Edit Media Settings Options

You can select the following options on the Edit Media Settings screen.

Setting Description
Media Setting Name Change the media name.
Media Category Set the media type.
Paper Thickness Set the thickness of the paper.
Platen Gap Set the distance between the printhead and the paper; choose a wider setting if prints are frequently scratched or smudged.
Top/Bottom Margins Select the margin for the leading/trailing edges of the printed image. Depending on the paper type and printing environment, colors may be uneven near the leading edge if the margin is small.
Margin Between Pages Select to set the margins between pages when printing multiple pages without using auto cut for roll paper.
Paper Suction Select to adjust the printer's suction setting; choose lower values for thinner papers.
Back Tension Adjust the roll tension setting if paper gets wrinkled during printing.
Drying Time per Pass Set the amount of time the printer pauses to allow drying after each pass.
Drying Time per Page Set the amount of time the printer pauses to allow drying after each printed page.
Paper Size Check Select On to automatically detect the paper width when paper is loaded.

Select Off when the paper roll is empty. This allows you to set the paper width before feeding the paper.

Auto Cut Select Follow Paper Source Settings to follow the cut settings in General Settings > Printer Settings > Paper Source Settings > Roll Paper Setup > Cut Settings > Auto Cut in the  menu on the printer control panel.

Select Never Cut to cut paper manually.

Skew Reduction Turn this off if the front edge of thin paper or softer paper folds.
Roll Core Diameter Select the paper core size for the loaded roll paper.
Lateral Feed Adjustment Adjust this setting when Automatic Adjustment cannot be performed or when banding appears.
Paper Eject Roller Select to control the paper ejection roller.

Select Auto to use the roller automatically depending on the type of Epson paper.

Select a Use option to always use the roller to eject paper.

Select Do Not Use when you are concerned about damaging the print surface.

Paper Feed Adjust Select the amount of offset necessary to reduce banding on uneven color in printouts.
ICC Profile Set an ICC profile for the media type.

Select an RGB Profile when printing using the printer driver or select an RGB Profile or CMYK Profile when printing using a software RIP.