Epson Stylus COLOR 1160 Printer Basics - Page 40

Selecting the Correct Media Type

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Selecting the Correct Media Type Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of paper you select in your printer software. That's why the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your printer what kind of paper you're using and adjusts the ink coverage accordingly. Before you print, always check your Media Type setting. Here are the settings you should choose for your paper: For this paper . . . Plain paper sheets or envelopes EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets Matte Paper - Heavyweight EPSON Photo Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film EPSON Photo Stickers EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film Select this Media Type setting . . . Plain paper 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Matte Paper - Heavyweight Photo Paper Photo Quality Glossy Film Ink Jet Transparencies Ink Jet Back Light Film If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don't use the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may jam inside the printer. 35

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Selecting the Correct Media Type
Your printer automatically adjusts itself for the type of
paper you select in your printer software. That’s why
the Media Type setting is so important. It tells your
printer what kind of paper you’re using and adjusts the
ink coverage accordingly.
Before you print, always check your Media Type
setting. Here are the settings you should choose for
your paper:
If any paper you buy comes with a cleaning sheet, don’t use
the cleaning sheet with this printer; it may jam inside the
printer.
For this paper . . .
Select this Media Type setting . . .
Plain paper sheets or envelopes
Plain paper
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
360 dpi Ink Jet Paper
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards
EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Matte Paper - Heavyweight
EPSON Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper
Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Stickers
Photo Quality Glossy Film
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies
Ink Jet Transparencies
EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film
Ink Jet Back Light Film