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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 guarantee the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Paper specifications

Single sheets:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
Half-letter (5.5 x 8.5 in)
Legal (8.5 x 14 in)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 in)
5 x 7" (127 x 178 mm)
8 x 10" (203 x 254 mm)
3.5 x 5" (89 x 127 mm)

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 (105 x 241 mm)
DL (110 x 220 mm)
C6 (114 x 162 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)

Bright White Ink Jet Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Iron-On Transfer Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards:

Size

A6 (105 x 148 mm)

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Photo Quality Ink Jet Greeting Cards (with envelopes):

Size

8 × 10"

Paper types

Plain bond paper, air mail

Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Matte Paper - Heavyweight:

Size

Letter (216 x 279 mm)
8 x 10"

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Double-Sided Matte Paper:

Size

Letter (216 x 279 mm)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Photo Paper:

Size

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 in)
Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Glossy Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
4 x 6"
4 x 6" No Perforations

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Glossy Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
5 x 7"
8 x 10"
4 x 6"

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Premium Luster Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

ColorLife™ Photo Paper:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

Ink Jet Transparencies:

Size

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

Paper types

Special paper distributed by Epson

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


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Printable area

Refer to the appropriate section below for printable area of single sheets and envelopes.

Single sheets

Envelopes

The diagonal lines indicates the printable area.

Single sheets

Envelopes

A: top margin

3.0 mm (0.12")

3.0 mm (0.12")

B-L: left margin

3.0 mm (0.12")

5.0 mm (0.2")

B-R: right margin

3.0 mm (0.12")

5.0 mm (0.2")

C: bottom margin

3.0 mm (0.12")

20.0 mm (0.78") for Windows and Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.

3.0 mm (0.12") for Mac OS X.

Note:
Depending on the type of media being used, the print quality may deteriorate in the top and areas of the printout, or these areas may be smeared.


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