Epson Stylus 1500 Setup Information Manual page 48

Media Type
Sets up the printer for the type of paper you loaded.
Depending on your Printing Mode setting, Media Type can be
one of the following:
Plain Paper
Transparency
Coated Paper - 360 dpi
Coated Paper - 720 dpi
HQ Glossy Paper
Note:
You may not see all paper types listed because some are not available
for all resolutions. Be sure to select the Printing Mode before
selecting the Media Type.
You can use most plain paper with your printer and achieve
good results. Coated papers give you better results because
they reduce the amount of ink that is absorbed. However, if the
coated paper does not absorb enough ink, the ink can smear.
To ensure the best results, EPSON provides special papers and
transparencies that are formulated for the inks used in EPSON
ink jet printers. These papers include the following:
EPSON special coated paper for 360 dpi. Use this paper for
best results when printing at 360 dpi.
EPSON special coated paper for 720 dpi. Use this paper for
best results when printing at 720 dpi.
EPSON high-quality glossy paper. Use this paper with
720 dpi to produce camera-ready composites. When
printing on glossy paper, use only EPSON high-quality
glossy paper.
EPSON transparency film. When printing transparencies,
use only EPSON transparencies. For best results, use
transparencies within six months of opening the package.
Do not use 720 dpi when printing transparencies.
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