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Using Special Media

Using special media
Loading capacities for Epson special media

Using special media

You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated paper and glossy film provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink.

Epson provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in Epson ink jet printers. Epson recommends using media distributed by Epson to ensure high-quality results.
See Media Types for a complete list of these products.

When loading special media distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind.

Caution:
  • Cleaning sheets packaged with Epson special media should not be used with this printer. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not necessary with this type of printer, and the sheets could jam in the printer.
  • A paper jam occurs if two or more sheets of matte paper larger than A4/Letter size are loaded without the matte sheet support. For information on attaching the matte sheet support, see Attaching the Matte Sheet Support.

Note:
  • Load the media into the sheet feeder printable side up. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side. Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the illustration.
  • Make sure you choose the appropriate feeder method and the appropriate driver setting for the media you are using.
  • 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.


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Loading capacities for Epson special media

Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for Epson special media.

Media Type

Loading Capacity

Bright White Ink Jet Paper

Up to 80 sheets

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

Super B, A3: Up to 50 sheets

A4: Up to 100 sheets

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

One sheet at a time

Enhanced Matte Paper

Super B, A3: Up to 10 sheets when the matte sheet support is attached**

Super B, A3: One sheet at a time when the matte sheet support is not attached

A4: Up to 20 sheets

Double-sided Matte Paper

Super B, A3: Up to 10 sheets when the matte sheet support is attached**

Matte Paper-Heavyweight

Super B, A3: Up to 10 sheets when the matte sheet support is attached**

Super B, A3: One sheet at a time when the matte sheet support is not attached

A4: Up to 20 sheets

Premium Glossy Photo Paper

Super B, A3: Up to 10 sheets

A4, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in): Up to 20 sheets

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper

Super B, A3: Up to 10 sheets

A4: Up to 20 sheets

Velvet Fine Art Paper*

One sheet at a time

Watercolor Paper-Radiant White*

One sheet at a time

*  This paper type must be loaded in the single sheet guide. For instructions on how to load paper into the single sheet guide, see Loading Single Sheets of Paper into the Single Sheet Guide.
**  When loading two or more sheets of matte paper, you must attach the matte sheet support. For instructions on how to attach the multi-sheet matte support, see Attaching the Matte Sheet Support.


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