Epson EPL-7500 User Manual - Page 88

Choosing Paper With this printer you can print on many sizes and types of paper. You can also use other types of media, such as envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of media automatically from the paper cassette, while some media require hand-feeding for greater control. This chapter describes the paper delivery choices and how to select and load paper. The type of paper you use in your printer directly affects the quality of your printed output. The printed image is made up of many tiny dots of toner that are transferred to the paper. 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 you use, the better your printing looks. 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 original possible. For best results, store your paper supply in its original wrapper. Printing is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment. Following are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media. Note: Since the quality of any brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the use of any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. 4 - 2 Paper Handling