Epson STYLUS DX6000 - Manual (Page 8)

6 Handling Paper
Handling Paper
Epson offers an extensive line of special papers that
provide outstanding results when used with Epson
printers and ink. The type of paper you choose
affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to
select the correct paper for your job.
Selecting Paper
If you are just making a copy or printing a rough
draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for
the best results, you will want to use one of Epson’s
special ink jet papers designed for the product.
Before printing, you need to select the correct Paper
Type setting on the control panel. This important
setting determines how the ink is applied to the
paper.
Choose from these paper types and settings:
* You can use paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m
2
.
Note:
The availability of special media varies by location.
Loading Paper
1. Open and extend the paper support.
2. Open the output tray and slide out the
extensions.
3. Flip the feeder guard forward.
Paper Type Size Paper
Type
Setting Loading
Capacity
Plain paper* A4 Plain paper 12 mm
Bright White
Ink Jet Paper A4 Plain paper 80 sheets
Premium Ink
Jet Plain
Paper A4 Plain paper 100 sheets
Premium
Glossy Photo
Paper 10 × 15 cm
(4 × 6 in.),
13 × 18 cm
(5 × 7 in.),
A4
Photo paper 20 sheets
Premium
Semigloss
Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm
(4 × 6 in.),
A4
Photo paper 20 sheets
Glossy Photo
Paper 10 × 15 cm
(4 × 6 in.),
13 × 18 cm
(5 × 7 in.),
A4
Photo paper 20 sheets
Ultra Glossy
Photo Paper 10 × 15 cm
(4 × 6 in.),
13 × 18 cm
(5 × 7 in.),
A4
Photo paper 20 sheets
Matte Paper
-Heavyweight A4 Matte Paper 20 sheets