Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual page 26

3. To uncurl the paper, roll the paper inside the protective film
packaged with the printer in the direction opposite to the
paper's curl, as shown below.
4. Remove the paper support and lower the output tray. Then,
turn on the printer.
5. Attach the roll paper holder to the printer by inserting it in
the slots at the back of the printer.
Using Roll Paper
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