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Paper

Paper specifications
Printable area

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Paper specifications

Single sheets:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

A5 (148 x 210 mm)

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Half letter (8.5 x 5.5 inches)

Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)

Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain bond paper)

0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch)

Weight
(for plain bond paper)

64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Envelopes:

Size

No. 10 (9.5 x 4.125 inches)

DL (110 x 220 mm)

C6 (114 x 162 mm)

132 x 220 mm

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Thickness

0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.006 to 0.02 inch)

Weight

45 g/m² (12 lb) to 75 g/m² (20 lb)

Index Cards:

Size

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Iron-On Transfer Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Self Adhesive Sheets:

Size

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Matte Paper Heavyweight:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

8 x 10 inches

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

4 x 6 inches

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

ColorLife Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Ink Jet Transparencies:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

CD/DVD:

Size	12 cm 8 cm

Note:

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use paper under normal conditions:
Temperature 15 to 25° C (59 to 77° F)
Humidity 40 to 60% RH

EPSON Photo Quality Self-Adhesive Sheets should be stored under the following conditions:
Temperature 15 to 30° C (59 to 86° F)
Humidity 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

Single sheets and index cards

Normal

Borderless

Envelopes

Diagonal lines show printable area.
A:	The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-L:	The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-R:	The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
C:	The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
D-L:	The minimum left margin is 5.0 mm (0.20").
D-R:	The minimum right margin is 5.0 mm (0.20").
E:	The minimum bottom margin is 20 mm (0.78") for Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x. The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12") for Mac OS X.

Note:

Depending on the type of media being used, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.

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