Epson EPL-8000 User Manual - Page 109

Choosing Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. Standard office paper-You can use the printer's paper cassette to automatically feed most types of 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) paper. This typically includes such paper as copier paper, memo sheets, cotton bond, and letterhead. If you feed paper or other media manually from the manual feed tray, you can use 60 to 157g/m 2 (16 to 42 lb) paper. For best results, use paper made especially for laser printers. Paper made for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice. If you want to use less expensive paper, test it thoroughly before regular use. Paper should be of good quality and relatively smooth. Also keep in mind that if the paper is textured or too rough, the printed output may not be clear. Some letterheads use inks or dyes that may smear or come off when subjected to the high temperature of the fuser. Try a few sheets before you print on letterhead or other special paper. Be sure to load letterhead and forms face-down in the paper cassette with the top edge toward the front of the printer. Special paper-You can use colored paper as long as it meets the weight limits given above for standard office paper. Do not, however, use coated paper (paper to which a clear or colored coating has been added). Paper Handling 4-3