Loading Paper


Single Sheets

  1. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension.


  2. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray extensions.


  3. Note:
    Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. If it is not, push in the front tray extensions and lift the tray lever up to reposition the front tray. Then pull out the front tray extensions.



  4. Slide the left edge guide to the left.


  5. Insert the paper, printable side up, against the right edge guide and behind the tab.
  6. You can load up to 120 sheets of plain paper and up to 20 sheets of photo paper. (See Special Papers for capacity guidelines on other paper types.)

  7. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper (but not too tightly).


  8. Note:
    The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your job. If you are just printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers designed for your printer. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. See Special Papers for more information.

    If you're inserting a stack of paper, fan the stack and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges before you insert it.

Follow these guidelines when loading paper:

Envelopes

  1. Open the paper support, then pull up the extension.


  2. Open the front cover and slide out the front tray extensions.


  3. Note:
    Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position. If it is not, push in the front tray extensions and lift the tray lever up to reposition the front tray. Then pull out the front tray extensions.



  4. Slide the left edge guide to the left.


  5. Load up to 10 envelopes at a time, flap edge left, printable side up, against the right edge guide.
  6. Slide the left edge guide against the envelopes (but not too tightly).


  7. Note:
    You may need to press down on the envelopes to flatten them before loading. If print quality declines when a stack of envelopes is loaded, load one envelope at a time.

    Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded.

    Flatten the flaps and the leading edge of the envelope before loading.

    Avoid using envelopes that are too thin, as they may curl during printing.

Select the following settings when printing on envelopes:

For instructions on selecting these settings, see:

Special Papers

You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. Coated papers, however, provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink.

Epson® provides special papers that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers, and recommends these papers to ensure high-quality results.

Note:
When you use special paper, check the package for special instructions regarding the loading and use of the paper.

If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout.

Return unused paper to its original package as soon as you finish printing. To keep your printouts looking their best, see Storing and Displaying Your Prints.

Caution:
Don't use any cleaning sheets included with special paper; they may jam inside the printer.

Epson offers the following special papers for the Epson Stylus Photo R380:

Paper name*
Size
Part number
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless 4 × 6 inches
S041934
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041935
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless 4 × 6 inches
S041808
S041727
Borderless 5 × 7 inches
S041464
Borderless 8 × 10 inches
S041465
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041286
S041667
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Borderless 4 × 6 inches
S041982
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041331
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Borderless 4 × 6 inches
S041134
S041671
S041809
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041141
S041649
S041271
Epson Bright White Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041586
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Borderless 8 × 10 inches
S041467
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041257
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Double-sided Matte Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041568
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041062
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041153
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches)
S041106
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
S041405

* The availability of paper types and sizes varies by location.

You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

When loading Epson ink jet papers, follow these capacity guidelines:

Paper name
Loading capacity
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
120 sheets
Epson Bright White Paper
80 sheets
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semigloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Epson Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Double-sided Matte Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
20 sheets
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper
Epson Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
1 sheet