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Using Special Media

Loading capacities for Epson special media
Storing Epson Photo Paper

You can achieve good results with most types of plain bond paper. However, coated paper and glossy film provide superior printouts because they absorb less ink.

Epson provides special media that are formulated for the ink used in this product. Epson recommends using media distributed by Epson to ensure high-quality results.
See Loading capacities for Epson special media for a complete list of these products.

When loading special media distributed by Epson, read the instruction sheets packed with the media first and keep the following points in mind.

Caution:

Cleaning sheets packaged with Epson special media should not be used with this product. The cleaning function performed by these sheets is not needed with this product and they may jam in this product if used.

Note:

Load the media into the back tray printable side up. See the instruction sheets packed with the media to determine which side is the printable side. Some types of media have cut corners to help identify the correct loading direction, as shown in the illustration.

If the paper is curled, flatten it or curl it slightly in the opposite direction before loading. Printing on curled paper may cause ink to smear on your printout.

Loading capacities for Epson special media

Refer to the chart below to find the loading capacities for Epson special media.

Media Type	Loading Capacity
Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper	Front: Up to 150 sheets. Back: Up to 120 sheets.
Bright White Ink Jet Paper	Front: Up to 100 sheets. Back: Up to 80 sheets.
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper	Up to 100 sheets.
Photo Quality Ink Jet Card	20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in), 13 x 20 cm (5 x 8 in): Up to 30 sheets. A6: Up to 50 sheets.
Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper	One sheet at a time.
Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets	One sheet at a time.
Matte Paper-Heavyweight	Up to 20 sheets.
Double-Sided Matte Paper	One sheet at a time.
Photo Paper	Up to 20 sheets.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper	Up to 20 sheets.
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper	Up to 20 sheets.
Photo Stickers	One sheet at a time.
Ink Jet Transparencies	One sheet at a time.

Note:

Be careful not to print on support sheets that are loaded under special media.

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Storing Epson Photo Paper

Return unused paper to the original package as soon as you finish printing. Epson recommends storing your printouts in a resealable plastic bag. Keep them away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.

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