Epson ActionLaser User Manual - Page 82

Selecting Paper With the laser printer, you can print on many sizes and types of paper. You can also use other media, such as envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of paper automatically from the paper cassette, while special print media and special paper require manual feeding for greater control. The type of paper you use in the printer directly affects the quality of the material you print. A printed image is made up of many tiny dots of toner. If the paper is rough, the edges of the letters become ragged because some of the dots fall into indentations on the paper. The smoother the paper used, the better your printing will look You should use especially smooth paper for printing originals that will be used to make reproductions. Because reproduction introduces its own raggedness to the edges of the letters, you want to start with the best originals possible. Below are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media for your printer. Note: Since the quality of a particular paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or type of paper. Be sure to test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Standard office paper - You can use the paper cassette to automatically feed most types of 16 to 27 lb. (60 g/m2 to 101 g/m2) paper. This typically includes such paper as copier paper, memo sheets, cotton bond, and letterhead. If you feed paper manually through the manual feed slot, you can use 14 to 34 lb. (52 g/m2 to 128 g/m2) paper. 4-2 Paper Handling