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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) [210 x 297 mm]

A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) [148 x 210 mm]

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) [105 x 148 mm]

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [216 x 279 mm]

Half letter (5.5 x 8.5 inches) [139.7 x 215.9 mm]

Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) [216 x 356 mm]

Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches) [184.2 x 266.7 mm]

Paper types

Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain bond paper)

0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)

Weight
(for plain bond paper)

17 lb (64 g/m2) to 24 lb (90 g/m2)

Envelopes:

Size

No. 10 (4.13 x 9.5 inches) [104.8 x 241 mm]

DL (4.3 x 8.7 inches) [110 x 220 mm]

C6 (4.5 x 6.4 inches) [114 x 162 mm]

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Thickness

0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)

Weight

12 lb (45 g/m2) to 20 lb (75 g/m2)

Index Cards:

Size

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) [105 x 148 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Iron-On Transfer Paper:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) [216 x 297 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) [216 x 297 mm]

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

Legal (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 356 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Self Adhesive Sheets:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) [216 x 297 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Matte Paper Heavyweight:

Size

8 x 10" (203 x 254 mm)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Glossy Photo Paper/Photo Paper:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) [216 x 297 mm]

4 x 6" (102 x 152 mm) No Perforations

4 x 6" (113.6 x 175.4 mm) with Perforations

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Glossy Photo Paper:

Size

4 x 6" (102 x 152 mm) No Perforations

5 x 7" (127 x 144.8 mm)

8 x 10" (203 x 254 mm)

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

ColorLife Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Ink Jet Transparencies:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) [210 x 279 mm]

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


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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").

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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