Epson LQ-2180 User Manual page 49

Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever to match
the thickness of your paper.
Paper type*
Ordinary (single sheets or continuous paper)
Thin paper
Carbonless multi-part forms with:
2 parts (original + 1 copy)
3 parts (original + 2 copies)
4 parts (original + 3 copies)
5 parts (original + 4 copies)
6 parts (original + 5 copies)
Continuous paper with labels
Envelopes
Postcards
* See Appendix C for complete paper specifications.
Note:
If the printed image is smeared, you may need to set the paper
thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality.
If the printed image is faint or has many gaps, you may need to set
the paper thickness lever one position lower to improve print quality.
2-4
Printing on Continuous Paper
Lever position
0
-1 or 0
1
2
3
5
7
2
2 or 6
2