Available Paper Types; Using The Paper Guide - Epson FX-1180 User Manual

Available Paper Types

The table below shows the types of paper you can load, the
paper slots you can use with each paper type, and the paper
thickness lever setting(s) for each paper type. For more
information on the paper thickness lever, see page 3-3.
Paper type
Ordinary paper
Multi-part forms (carbonless)
2 parts (original and one copy)
3 parts (original and two copies)
4 parts (original and three copies)
5 parts (original and four copies)
6 parts (original and five copies)
Envelopes
Note:
o
If the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or less, set the paper thickness
lever one position lower to improve print quality.
o
If the temperature is 35°C (95°F) or more, set the paper thickness
lever one position higher to improve print quality.
o
Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded.

Using the Paper Guide

Using the paper guide that comes with your printer, you can
load one single sheet or envelope at a time from the top of
the printer. Your single-sheet paper can be up to 257 mm
(10.1 inches) wide on FX-880 and 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on
FX-1180. (For detailed paper specifications, see Appendix C.)
Caution:
c
Do not load multi-part forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper
guide.
4-2
Printing on Single Sheets
Paper thickness
lever position
0 or 1
1
2
3
4
5
2 to 6
Available
paper slot(s)
front and rear
front
rear