Epson 2000P Product Information Guide - Page 6

EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P Printing on Special Media Whether you print on special media or plain paper, you need to select the Media Type setting according to the guidelines in the table below. For this paper . . . Select this Media Type setting EPSON Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper EPSON Watercolor Paper-Radiant White EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss EPSON Premium Luster Photo Paper Photo Paper Plain paper (sheets or envelopes) Plain paper Use only papers specifically designed for the EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P. Other EPSON papers may not work as well with your printer. Traditional fine art papers may deposit dust or fibers inside your printer and cause its feeding mechanism to malfunction. Be sure to follow these media loading guidelines: t Be sure to load the printable (whiter, brighter, or smoother) side of the media face up in the sheet feeder. t In addition to the Media Type option, remember to select the correct Paper Size for your media in the printer software. t Avoid handling the printable surface (moisture and oils from your skin can affect print quality), and return unused paper to the original package when you finish printing. Follow the guidelines below to select the best paper for your project, load it in the printer, and make the correct printer settings. Archival Matte Paper Archival Matte Paper has a professional-looking, flat matte finish for printing photos, graphics, and digital fine art on a smooth, non-glossy surface. Keep the following in mind when printing on this paper: t Always load it with the whiter side face-up. t Load up to 20 letter-size sheets at a time. Load only one sheet if printing on A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inch) or Super B (13 × 19 inch) paper. t Use a loading support sheet if it is included in the paper package. t Select Archival Matte Paper as the Media Type setting. Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper is a photo-weight paper with a semigloss finish suitable for photographic applications. Keep the following in mind: t Always load it with the whiter, glossier side face-up. t Load one sheet at a time. t Select Premium Semigloss Photo Paper as the Media Type setting. t Remove each sheet from the output tray immediately after it's done printing, and let the colors set for several minutes before stacking. This paper is also available in 4-inch-wide rolls. Premium Luster Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Paper is a resin-coated photo-weight paper of the type commonly used by portrait photo labs. Its light sheen and textured surface create the look of real photo prints. Keep the following in mind when printing on this paper: t Always load it with the whiter, glossier side face-up. t Load one sheet at a time. t Select Premium Semigloss Photo Paper as the Media Type setting. t Remove each sheet from the output tray immediately after it's done printing, and let the colors set for several minutes before stacking. This paper is also available in 8.3- and 13-inch-wide rolls. Watercolor Paper-Radiant White Watercolor Paper - Radiant White has the look and feel of textured watercolor papers typically used by artists. Photographs printed on this paper have a soft watercolor tone. Keep the following in mind when printing on this paper: t The whiter, smoother side is the printable side of the page. Always load this paper with the printable side face-up. t Load one sheet at a time. t Select Archival Matte Paper as the Media Type setting. 6 - EPSON Stylus Photo 2000P 6/00