Adjusting The Platen Gap For Thick Or Thin Paper - Epson 9600 Printer Manual

Caution
To avoid damaging the
printer, never move the
paper lever while the
Operate or Pause light
is flashing.
10. Print your page. After it is finished, the posterboard stays in the printer.
11. To remove the print, hold it while pushing the paper lever back to the
released position.

Adjusting the Platen Gap for Thick or Thin Paper

When you print on unusually thick or thin paper, you may need to adjust
the platen gap setting. Normally, the
to adjust automatically. However, if print quality is not satisfactory when
using very thin or very thick stock, you may need to change this setting
Follow these steps:
1. Press the
SelecType
display.
2. Press the r button twice. The display shows the current setting for the
platen gap.
3. Use the u and d buttons to change the setting. (
default setting; you can also choose
4. Press the button to save the new setting.
Enter
5. Press the button to exit the menu.
Pause
If you've selected a non-standard platen gap, the letter
corner of the display to remind you of the narrow or wide setting. When you
switch media, don't forget to change the setting back to
If you're printing on non-EPSON media, you may also need to create a
paper profile to optimize your results. See page 85.
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