Choosing Paper And Other Media - Epson PRO Reference Manual

This chapter describes how to choose the right paper for your
print job and how to load all kinds of paper and other media in
your printer. You can use plain paper, special coated paper,
high-quality glossy paper, transparencies, and envelopes.

Choosing Paper and Other Media

You can use most plain paper with your printer and achieve
good results. Coated papers give you better results because
they reduce the amount of ink that is absorbed. However, if the
coated paper does not absorb enough ink, the ink can smear.
To ensure the best results, EPSON provides special papers and
transparencies that are formulated for the inks used in EPSON
ink jet printers. These papers include the following:
EPSON Special coated paper for 360 dpi. Use this paper
for best results when printing at 360 dpi. Five sample sheets
are included with your printer.
EPSON Special coated paper for 720 dpi. Use this paper
for best results when printing at 720 dpi. Five sample sheets
are included with your printer.
EPSON High-quality glossy paper. Use this paper with
720 dpi to produce camera-ready composites. When
printing on glossy paper, use only EPSON high-quality
glossy paper.
EPSON Transparency film. When printing transparencies,
use only EPSON transparencies. For best results, use
transparencies within six months of opening the package.
Do not use the printer driver's 720 dpi printing mode when
printing transparencies.
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Paper Handling