Chapter 1:
Handling
Paper
Your printer provides several paper sources and output trays to handle a
variety of paper types and sizes ranging from 3.5 × 5.5 inches to 13 × 19
inches. If you have the large capacity paper unit, you can have up to
1,150 sheets of paper available for printing in five different sizes.
This chapter includes instructions for the following:
Selecting paper and other media
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Choosing a paper path
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Loading paper in the cassette
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Loading paper in the multipurpose tray
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Printing on special media
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Selecting Paper and Other Media
You can use the following types of paper and transparencies in your printer:
Paper or media
Description
Plain paper
16 to 28 lb, (60 to 105 gsm) including letterhead and
recycled papers
Envelopes
Envelopes that do not include tape; window envelopes
designed for laser printers only
Labels
Labels designed for laser printers; backing sheet must be
completely covered by labels, with no gaps
Thick paper or
28 to 58.5 lb (105 to 220 gsm)
card stock
Transparencies
EPSON color laser transparencies only
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