Selecting the correct media type – Epson 1160 User Manual

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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

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