Paper Specifications - Epson EPL-5700i Service Manual

EPL-5700L/5700i

1.3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

T he typ es of pap er w hich can be used w ith E P L -5700 L/57 00i are de scribed
below .
PAPER TYPES
N o rm al P ape r: P P C , recycle d pa per 6 0 to 90g /m
S pecial P aper: Lab els, Ja pan ese officia l po stcards, O H P film s,
co lor pa per, thick p aper (9 0 to 157 g/m
D T P , and letterhea d


The paper types listed below cannot be used with this
printer.
• Carbon paper, non-carbon paper, thermal transfer paper, impact
paper, and acidic paper.
• Paper which has been used with a thermal transfer or ink-jet
printer.
• Paper which is too thick or too thin.
• Wet (damp) paper.
• Paper to which a special coating has been applied, or colored
paper which has gone through surface processing.
• Paper whose surface is too smooth or too rough, or paper
whose texture is different on the front and back.
• Paper with holes for binders or perforations.
• Folded, curled, or damaged paper.
• Paper of irregular shape or not cut with right angles.
• Paper with labels that come off easily.
• Paper with glue, staples, or paper clips attached.
• Special ink-jet paper.


When using illustrated postcards, paper particles may
adhere to the paper feed roller and cause paper feed
difficulty. Therefore, it will be necessary for users to
perform cleaning as indicated in Chapter 6 "Maintenance".
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PAPER CLASSIFICATIONS
Paper
Supply
2
(16 to 24 lbs)
Paper Tray
Lower
2 Cassette
), special


: Can guarantee paper feed reliability and image quality. However, this is limited to
generally used paper.


: Can print characters. However, this is limited to generally used paper.
X: Cannot feed.
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-5. Paper Classification
Special Paper
Normal
Japanese
Paper
OHP Official
Postcard







X X
Revision A
Thick
Label Envelope
Paper




X X X
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