Epson LQ-1500 Service Manual page 96

8. Paper specifications
Use paper conforming to the specifications below to assure reliable operation of the cut sheet feeder.
Paper which does not conform to the following specifications may be used; however, proper operation is
not assured. Test such paper prior to regular use.
Most paper is sensitive to temperature and humidity, and the performance of the paper used with the
printer and cut sheet feeder can be adversely affected by these conditions. Store paper properly.
Cut sheet paper
a. Paper weight
52 kg paper (60 g/m*)
86 kg paper (100 g/m*)
b. Tolerance
Paper width tolerance: 0.5 mm (0.020")
Paper must be cut squarely (go"), with a deviation of less than O"O3'.
Paper type and quality
C.
Paper used should be plain bond, typewriter quality paper with light wood pulp-content.
Paper should have no wrinkles or other visible defects.
d. Storage conditions
Temperature: 18" to 22°C
Humidity: 40 to 60%
e. Other
Paper with a medium to high pulp content and very light or heavy paper should be operationally tested
prior to regular use. Paper with a textured, embossed or glossy surface or "hammered" type paper
should also be tested.
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