Epson SureColor P6000, SureColor P7000, SureColor P8000, SureColor P9000 User Manual

Epson SureColor

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P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide

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Contents

Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide..................................................................... 9

Introduction to Your Printer...................................................................................................................... 10

Printer Features ................................................................................................................................. 10

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts................................................................................. 10

Notations Used in the Documentation ................................................................................................ 11

Printer Part Locations......................................................................................................................... 11

Product Parts - Front ..................................................................................................................... 12

Product Parts - Back...................................................................................................................... 13

Control Panel Parts ....................................................................................................................... 14

Media Handling.......................................................................................................................................... 18

Roll Paper Handling ........................................................................................................................... 18

Loading Roll Paper ........................................................................................................................ 18

Cutting Roll Paper ......................................................................................................................... 28

Cutting Roll Paper Manually...................................................................................................... 29

Printing Trim Lines .................................................................................................................... 29

Removing Roll Paper..................................................................................................................... 30

Cut Sheet Handling ............................................................................................................................ 34

Loading Cut Sheets ....................................................................................................................... 35

Loading Thick or Large Cut Sheets ............................................................................................... 37

Adjusting the Platen Gap............................................................................................................... 40

Using the Paper Basket...................................................................................................................... 41

Catching Printouts Under the Product ........................................................................................... 41

Catching Printouts in Front of the Product ..................................................................................... 49

Storing the Paper Basket............................................................................................................... 53

Creating Paper Configurations ........................................................................................................... 56

Printing a Paper Configuration List ............................................................................................... 58

Selecting Custom Paper Configurations ........................................................................................ 58

Using the Auto Take-up Reel ............................................................................................................. 59

About the Optional Auto Take-up Reel .......................................................................................... 59

Take Up with the Printable Side In................................................................................................. 59

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Take Up with the Printable Side Out.............................................................................................. 63

Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel................................................................. 68

Available Epson Papers ..................................................................................................................... 69

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility ................................................................................................. 78

Printing from a Computer ......................................................................................................................... 79

Printing with Windows ........................................................................................................................ 79

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows ...................................................................................... 79

Paper Configuration Options - Windows ................................................................................... 83

Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows................................................................................ 84

Print Quality Options - Windows ............................................................................................... 85

Color Management Options - Windows .................................................................................... 85

Advanced Color Controls - Windows ........................................................................................ 87

Paper Source Options - Windows ............................................................................................. 87

Roll Paper Options - Windows .................................................................................................. 88

Using Layout Manager - Windows Only .................................................................................... 91

Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows..................................................................................... 97

Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows ......................................................................................... 98

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows..................................................................................... 98

Selecting Additional Settings - Windows ....................................................................................... 99

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows............................................................................... 101

Checking Print Status - Windows............................................................................................ 103

Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings ............................................................... 103

Saving and Sharing Print Settings - Windows......................................................................... 104

Saving and Sharing Media Settings - Windows....................................................................... 105

Editing Print Setting Displays - Windows ................................................................................ 106

Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows.................................................................................. 108

Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens............................................................ 109

Changing Automatic Update Options .......................................................................................... 111

Printing with OS X ............................................................................................................................ 111

Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X .......................................................................................... 112

Advanced Color Settings - OS X ............................................................................................. 117

Output Resolution Settings - OS X.......................................................................................... 119

Print Options - OS X................................................................................................................ 119

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Selecting Roll Paper Settings - OS X........................................................................................... 120

Selecting Paper Configuration Settings - OS X............................................................................ 123

Advanced Media Control Options - OS X................................................................................ 124

Selecting Print Layout Options - OS X......................................................................................... 125

Managing Color - OS X................................................................................................................ 125

Color Matching Options - OS X ............................................................................................... 126

Sizing Printed Images - OS X ...................................................................................................... 127

Selecting Printing Preferences - OS X......................................................................................... 127

Printing Preferences - OS X.................................................................................................... 128

Printing Your Document or Photo - OS X..................................................................................... 129

Checking Print Status - OS X .................................................................................................. 129

Using the Control Panel Menus.............................................................................................................. 131

Accessing the Printer's Menus ......................................................................................................... 131

Maintenance Menu Settings............................................................................................................. 131

Paper Menu Settings........................................................................................................................ 133

Printer Setup Menu Settings ............................................................................................................ 137

Printer Status Menu Settings............................................................................................................ 140

Network Setup Menu Settings.......................................................................................................... 140

Preferences Menu Settings .............................................................................................................. 141

Administrator Menu Settings ............................................................................................................ 141

Replacing Ink Cartridges ........................................................................................................................ 144

Checking Ink and Maintenance Box Status With Windows .............................................................. 144

Checking Cartridge Status with OS X............................................................................................... 146

Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges........................................................................................................ 147

Ink Cartridge and Maintenance Box Part Numbers...................................................................... 147

Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges ............................................................................................ 149

Replacing Maintenance Boxes......................................................................................................... 152

Switch Black Ink Type ...................................................................................................................... 154

Switching the Black Ink Type....................................................................................................... 155

Black Ink Type Media List............................................................................................................ 155

Adjusting Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 157

Print Head Maintenance................................................................................................................... 157

Print Head Nozzle Check............................................................................................................. 157

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Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel ......................................................... 157

Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility...................................................................... 158

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 160

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel ...................................................... 161

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility................................................................... 162

Print Head Alignment ....................................................................................................................... 164

Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel...................................... 165

Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using a Computer Utility .................................................. 166

Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel............................................. 167

Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 169

Cleaning Your Product ..................................................................................................................... 169

Replacing the Cutter......................................................................................................................... 172

Moving or Transporting the Product ..................................................................................................... 175

Moving the Product Short Distances ................................................................................................ 175

Moving the Product Long Distances................................................................................................. 176

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 180

Product Status Messages ................................................................................................................ 180

Solving Printer Problems.................................................................................................................. 186

Printer Does Not Turn On ............................................................................................................ 186

LCD Screen Shuts Off ................................................................................................................. 186

Solving Printing Problems ................................................................................................................ 186

Nothing Prints.............................................................................................................................. 187

Cannot Print Over a Network....................................................................................................... 187

Print Head Moves But Nothing Prints .......................................................................................... 188

Red Light Shines Inside the Printer ............................................................................................. 188

Solving Paper Problems................................................................................................................... 188

Paper Feeding Problems............................................................................................................. 189

Roll Paper Jam Problems ............................................................................................................ 189

Cut Sheet Paper Jam Problems .................................................................................................. 195

Paper Does Not Collect in the Basket or is Creased.................................................................... 198

Solving Print Quality Problems......................................................................................................... 198

Nozzle Check Pattern Prints Incorrectly ...................................................................................... 198

Overall Print Quality is Poor......................................................................................................... 199

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Lines Are Misaligned ................................................................................................................... 200

Prints are Scuffed or Smeared .................................................................................................... 200

Margins Appear in Borderless Prints ........................................................................................... 201

Too Much Ink is Consumed ......................................................................................................... 202

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 202

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 204

Windows System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 204

Mac System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 205

Paper Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 205

Printable Area Specifications ........................................................................................................... 207

Ink Cartridge Specifications.............................................................................................................. 210

Dimension Specifications ................................................................................................................. 211

Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 212

Environmental Specifications ........................................................................................................... 212

Interface Specifications .................................................................................................................... 213

Safety and Approvals Specifications ................................................................................................ 213

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 214

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 214

General Product Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 214

Ink Cartridge Safety Instructions.................................................................................................. 216

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 217

Open Source Software License ....................................................................................................... 217

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 227

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 227

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 228

Copyright Attribution.................................................................................................................... 228

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Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide

Welcome to the Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 User's Guide.

For a printable PDF copy of this guide, click here.

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Introduction to Your Printer

Refer to these sections to learn more about your printer and this manual.

Printer Features
Notations Used in the Documentation
Printer Part Locations

Printer Features

The Epson SureColor P6000/P7000/P8000/P9000 Series printers include these special features:

High productivity

• Precise Piezo-based print head capable of 8 or 10 channels with 360 nozzles per inch

• Available 150, 300, or 700 ml large-capacity ink cartridges

• Optional internal print server offloads print data from computer and network quickly

Reliability

• User-scheduled cleaning cycles improve print head health over prolonged idle periods

• Ink repellant print head surface for reduced nozzle clogging

High resolution

• Prints at resolutions up to 2880 x 1440 dpi

• Supports variable-sized droplet technology as small as 3.5 picoliter

Easy-to-use setup and operation

• Intuitive, easy-to-read, color LCD display

• Front-loaded media for easy access

• Easy-to-use software

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts

Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts

For information on how to purchase genuine Epson ink, accessories and paper visit epson.com (U.S.
sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized
reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

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Option or part Part number

Replacement ink maintenance box T699700

SpectroProofer 24” UVS (SC-P6000/SC-P7000) Spectro24UVS

SpectroProofer 44” UVS (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) Spectro44UVS

Automatic Take-Up Reel System (SC-P8000/SC-P9000) C12C815321

Internal print server C12C848031

Additional roll media adapters C12C811241

Replacement printer cutter blade C12C815331

1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan for
SpectroProofer

EPPSPB1

1-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPP900B1

2-year extended Epson Preferred Plus service plan EPP900B2

Parent topic: Printer Features

Notations Used in the Documentation

Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation:

• Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

• Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

• Notes contain important information about your printer.

• Tips contain additional printing information.

Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer

Printer Part Locations

Check the printer part illustrations to learn about the parts on your printer.

Product Parts - Front
Product Parts - Back
Control Panel Parts

Parent topic: Introduction to Your Printer

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Product Parts - Front

1 Front cover

2 Left and right ink bays

3 Paper basket

4 Casters

5 Paper supports

6 Manual holder

7 Control panel

8 Paper feed slot

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9 Roll paper cover

10 Roll paper holder

Parent topic: Printer Part Locations

Product Parts - Back

1 Maintenance box

2 USB port

3 Interface for optional equipment

4 LAN port

5 LAN data light

6 LAN status light

7 AC inlet

8 Slot for optional internal print server

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Parent topic: Printer Part Locations

Control Panel Parts

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The power light

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The power button

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The pause/cancel button

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The pause/cancel light

5 LCD screen

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The open ink cover button

7 The paper source and left arrow button

8 The paper feed and arrow buttons

9 The Menu and right arrow button

10 The paper cut button

11 The load paper button

12 The load paper light

13 The OK button

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The Black ink button

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15 The Check ink light

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The Check paper light

LCD Screen Display

1 Status messages

2 Paper source and the selected Paper Type

The icon indicates the current paper source settings. The selected Paper Type is listed to the right
of the icon.

: Roll paper with Auto Cut enabled

: Roll paper with Auto Cut disabled

: Cut sheet paper

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3 Platen gap setting

: Standard

: Narrow

: Wide

: Wider

: Widest

4 Roll paper margin setting

5 Ink status

: Amount of ink remaining in the cartridge

: Ink level is low

: Ink cartridge is expended

: Ink error; check the status message on the LCD screen

6 Optional accessory status (if applicable)

: Auto-Take Up Reel (SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only)

: SpectroProofer

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: Optional Internal Print Server is installed

: Optional Internal Print Server is being accessed

7 Photo Black or Matte Black ink selected

Press the Black ink button to switch cartridge types

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8 Maintenance box status

: Amount of space remaining in the maintenance box

: Maintenance box is nearing the end of its service life

: Maintenance box is full

9 Roll paper remaining

Parent topic: Printer Part Locations

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Media Handling

See these sections to load and handle media on your product.

Roll Paper Handling
Cut Sheet Handling
Using the Paper Basket
Creating Paper Configurations
Using the Auto Take-up Reel
Available Epson Papers
Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Roll Paper Handling

See these sections to load, cut, and remove roll paper in your product.

Loading Roll Paper
Cutting Roll Paper
Removing Roll Paper

Parent topic: Media Handling

Loading Roll Paper

You can load roll paper with a 2- or 3-inch core and a width of up to 24 inches (61 cm) (SC-P6000/SC­P7000) or 44 inches (112 cm) (SC-P8000/SC-P9000).

1. Open the roll paper cover.

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2. Firmly push down the lock lever on the roll paper holder and move the holder to the left.

Note: Make sure you push the lock lever all the way down to unlock it completely.

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3. Place the roll paper on top of the printer.

4. If necessary, slide the tabs on the roll media adapters to the position that matches the core size of
the roll paper.

2-inch core:

3-inch core:

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5. Release the tension levers on both roll media adapters.

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6. Push the adapters into the paper core at both ends of the roll. Then push down the tension levers.

7. Move the roll paper to the right side until it touches the roll paper guide.

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8. Slide the roll paper holder until the left adapter aligns with the arrow on the holder.

9. Roll the paper slowly into position.

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10. Slide the roll paper holder to the right to secure it in the printer. Make sure both ends of the roll paper
are secured in the adapters.

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11. Pull up the lock lever on the roll paper holder to it in place.

12. If the load paper light is not on, press the load paper button.

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13. Insert the paper into the paper feed slot and pull it down until the edge of the paper is even with the
center of the stand.

Note: If the paper does not feed through the slot, you may need to decrease the suction by pressing
the paper feed button. Make sure you return the suction to its default setting after the paper is
loaded.

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14. Close the roll paper cover.

Note: To prevent dust from accumulating inside the printer, always keep the roll paper cover closed
unless you are loading or unloading media.

15. Press the load paper button.

Note: An uneven or damaged leading edge on the roll paper may cause loading issues. Press the

paper cut button once within 3 seconds of pressing the load paper button to trim the edge of

the roll paper.

16. Press the pause/cancel button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to
move into position automatically.

17. On the screen that appears, select one of the following settings:

• If the paper settings are correct, select Keep Settings Above.

• Select Change Settings so you can adjust the settings.

18. Press the OK button.

To avoid indenting or creasing the paper, remove it from the paper path and roll it up when you are not
printing.

Note: Store roll paper on its end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store roll
paper on its edge, as a flat spot can develop and lead to imaging artifacts on the prints.

Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling

Related references

Available Epson Papers

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Paper Specifications

Related tasks

Storing the Paper Basket

Cutting Roll Paper

The printer has a built-in cutter that can automatically cut most paper types, or you can cut your prints
manually. To switch between cutting methods, press the paper source button on the control panel or
adjust the auto cut settings in the printer driver. The setting selected in the printer driver overrides the
control panel setting.

Note: If you are using the optional Auto Take-up Reel, disable the auto cut setting in the printer driver
and on the control panel.

Caution: Do not use the built-in cutter with these paper types or you may damage or dull the built-in
cutter:

• Fine art paper

• Canvas

• Vinyl

• Matte poster board

• Adhesive paper

• Banner media

When you print on these paper types, you need to disable the Auto Cut setting and cut the print by hand.

Cutting Roll Paper Manually
Printing Trim Lines

Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling

Related references

Roll Paper Options - Windows

Related tasks

Selecting Roll Paper Settings - OS X

Related topics

Using the Auto Take-up Reel

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Cutting Roll Paper Manually

You can disable the Auto Cut option to keep your prints on the roll until you manually cut them.

Note: The built-in cutter may not be able to cut some types of media. Heavy or thick media types may
dull the cutter.

1. Before you print, press the Menu button.

2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.

3. Select Roll Paper Setup and press the right arrow button.

4. Press the right arrow button to select Auto Cut.

5. Press the up or down arrow button to select Off.

6. Press the OK button to save the setting.

A check mark appears next to the setting.

7. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.

8. Run your print job.

9. Press the paper cut button.

Note: If the paper cannot be cut by the built-in cutter, press the paper feed button until your print is
clear of the printer, then cut the print by hand.

Parent topic: Cutting Roll Paper

Printing Trim Lines

When you disable the Auto Cut setting, you can print a trim line (page line) between print jobs as a guide
for manual cutting.

1. Before you print, press the Menu button.

2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.

3. Select Roll Paper Setup and press the right arrow button.

4. Select Page Line and press the right arrow button.

5. Press the up or down arrow button to select On.

6. Press the OK button to save the setting.

A check mark appears next to the setting.

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7. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.

8. Run your print job.

Parent topic: Cutting Roll Paper

Related references

Paper Menu Settings

Removing Roll Paper

When you finish printing on roll paper, you should remove it from the printer to avoid indenting or
creasing the paper.

1. Open the roll paper cover.

2. Press the load paper button to release the paper.

The following may now occur:

• If automatic media tracking is on, the barcode and paper information is printed.

• If you are not using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, the paper rewinds automatically.

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• If you are using the optional Auto Take-Up Reel, rewind the paper using the Manual switch.

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3. Firmly push down the lock lever on the roll paper holder to release it.

Note: Make sure you push the lock lever all the way down to unlock it completely.

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4. Using the handle, slide the roll paper holder all the way to the left and remove it from the end of the
roll.

Note: Always use the handle when sliding the roll paper holder.

5. Roll the paper forward so that it rests on top of the printer.

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6. Pull up the tension levers on the roll media adapters and remove the adapters from both ends of the
paper roll.

7. Rewind the paper carefully and place it in its original package.

Note: Store roll paper on its end or horizontally (if the packaging end-caps are installed). Never store
roll paper on its edge, as a flat spot can develop and lead to imaging artifacts on the prints.

Parent topic: Roll Paper Handling

Related topics

Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Cut Sheet Handling

You can load a variety of types and sizes of cut sheet paper in your product.

Loading Cut Sheets
Loading Thick or Large Cut Sheets
Adjusting the Platen Gap

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Parent topic: Media Handling

Loading Cut Sheets

Always load cut sheet paper in the portrait orientation (short edge first). You can load most photo and
fine art sheet papers up to 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick without pressing the load paper button.

Note: Make sure the paper path is clear and any roll paper is rolled up before you load cut sheet paper.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed.

2. Press the paper source button.

3. Select Cut Sheet and press the OK button.

4. Feed the sheet into the right side of the paper slot until it meets resistance. Align the sheet with the
vertical line on the roll paper cover.

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Note: For paper smaller than letter or A4 size, align the right edge of the sheet with the vertical line

below the roll paper cover.

5. Press the paper feed button. The sheet feeds into printing position automatically.

6. On the LCD screen, select one of these settings:

• If the paper settings are correct, select Keep Settings Above.

• Select Change Settings so you can adjust the settings.

7. Press the OK button.

8. Print your page.

After printing, the sheet stays in the printer.

9. To remove your print, hold the sheet and press the paper feed button.

Note: Store cut sheet media flat in its original packaging. Storing sheet media unprotected or on its
long or short edge can lead to excess paper curl and cause damage to the printer and ruined prints.

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Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling

Related references

Available Epson Papers
Paper Specifications

Related tasks

Storing the Paper Basket

Loading Thick or Large Cut Sheets

Load most thick or large papers in the portrait orientation (short edge first). Load paper that is more than
19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and 30 inches (762 mm) long in landscape orientation (SC-P8000/SC-P9000).

Note: Make sure the paper path is clear and any roll paper is rolled up before you load cut sheet paper.

1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the roll paper cover is closed.

2. Press the paper source button.

3. Select Cut Sheet and press the OK button.

4. Press the load paper button.

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5. Feed the sheet into the right side of the paper slot until the trailing edge is below the horizontal line
on the roll paper cover.

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6. Adjust the paper until the right and top edges are aligned with the horizontal and vertical lines on the
printer.

Note: You may need to increase the suction by pressing the up arrow button. This helps hold the
paper in place during loading and printing.

7. Press the load paper button.

8. Press the pause/cancel button to move the paper into printing position or wait for the paper to
move into position automatically.

9. On the LCD screen, select one of the following:

• If the paper settings are correct, select Keep Settings Above.

• Select Change Settings so you can adjust the settings.

10. Press the OK button.

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11. Print your page.

After printing, the sheet stays in the printer.

12. To remove your print, hold the sheet and press the paper feed button.

Note: Store cut sheet media flat in its original packaging. Storing sheet media unprotected or on its
long or short edge can lead to excess paper curl and cause damage to the printer and ruined prints.

Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling

Related references

Available Epson Papers
Paper Specifications

Related tasks

Storing the Paper Basket

Adjusting the Platen Gap

If the print quality is not satisfactory when printing on very thin or very thick media, you may need to
adjust the Platen Gap setting.

Note: If you notice scuffs on the first few inches of your prints, this is caused by paper curl and print head
strikes. Make sure your paper is flat. You can also try changing the Platen Gap setting to Wide. If that
doesn’t solve the problem, try changing it to Wider.

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Press the down arrow button to select Printer Setup and press the right arrow button.

3. Press the right arrow button to select Platen Gap.

4. Press the up or down arrow to select a platen gap setting and press the OK button.

Note: To avoid damaging the printer, do not select the Narrow setting when loading thick media.

A check mark appears next to the selected setting.

5. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.

The platen gap symbol on the LCD screen changes to match the new setting.

Parent topic: Cut Sheet Handling

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Related references

Printer Setup Menu Settings

Using the Paper Basket

The paper basket catches printouts and keeps them from getting dirty or scratched. You can set up the
basket to catch paper under the printer or in front of the printer.

Caution: For fine art and other sensitive prints, do not allow media to stack in the paper basket.

Catching Printouts Under the Product
Catching Printouts in Front of the Product
Storing the Paper Basket

Parent topic: Media Handling

Catching Printouts Under the Product

For printouts less than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick and up to 36 inches (914.4 mm) long (SC-P6000/SC­P7000) or 62 inches (1580 mm) long (SC-P8000/SC-P9000), you can configure the paper basket to
catch printouts under the product.

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1. Raise the paper guides.

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2. Lower the front of the paper basket.

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3. Press in on the left and right sides of the paper guides, and lower them until they are vertical.

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4. Raise the front of the basket one level.

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5. Fasten the front of the basket with the tabs.

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Note: If printouts on matte paper are smudged or have banding, raise the paper guides one level.

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6. Adjust the basket based on your print size (SC-P8000/SC-P9000):

• For media in this size or smaller, raise the rear of the basket: A1 (23.4 × 33.1 inches

[594 × 841 mm]).

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• For media larger than this size, lower the rear of the basket: A1 (23.4 × 33.1 inches

[594 × 841 mm]).

Parent topic: Using the Paper Basket

Catching Printouts in Front of the Product

For printouts more than 19 mil (0.5 mm) thick or any prints over 36 inches (914.4 mm) long (SC­P6000/SC-P7000) or 62 inches (1580 mm) long (SC-P8000/SC-P9000), you can configure the paper
basket to catch printouts in the front the product.

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1. Unfasten the tabs at the front of the paper basket.

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2. Raise the paper guides.

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3. Raise the front of the basket so that the cloth is pulled taut.

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4. Press in on the left and right sides of the paper guides and lower them until they touch the basket.

Parent topic: Using the Paper Basket

Storing the Paper Basket

You should store the paper basket whenever you do the following:

• You are not using the basket

• You are loading paper

• You are moving the printer

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1. Raise the paper guides.

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2. Raise the front of the basket and lower the paper guides.

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3. Raise the rear of the basket (SC-P8000/SC-P9000).

Parent topic: Using the Paper Basket

Related topics

Moving or Transporting the Product

Creating Paper Configurations

You can create and store up to 10 custom paper configurations for use in printing on non-Epson paper or
paper that is not supported by the Epson printer driver.

Note: Custom paper configurations are based on the existing Uni-D and Bi-D print head alignment. For
best results, perform the head alignments on Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper.

1. Load the type of paper that you want to configure in the printer.

2. Press the Menu button.

3. Press the up or down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.

4. Select Custom Paper Setting and press the right arrow button.

5. Select a number for the custom paper configuration and press the OK button.

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6. Select Select Reference Paper and press the right arrow button.

7. Select a paper preset that is similar to the paper that you loaded and press the OK button.

Note: Use the following guidelines when selecting the reference paper that is closest to the paper
you are using:

• Glossy paper: Photo Paper or Proofing Paper.

• Thick paper that isn't glossy: Matte Paper.

• Thin, soft paper that isn't glossy: Plain Paper.

• Cotton paper with a rough surface: Fine Art Paper.

• Special media such as film, cloth, poster board, or tracing paper: Others.

8. Select Platen Gap and press the right arrow button.

9. Select a platen gap setting and press the OK button.

10. Select Detect Paper Thickness and press the right arrow button.

11. Press the OK button.

A paper thickness pattern prints.

12. Check the printed pattern and locate the pattern with the most evenly overlapping lines.

13. Select the number of the most even pattern and press the OK button.

14. Select any additional settings in the Custom Paper Settings menu, as necessary.

15. When you finish changing the paper configuration settings, press pause/cancel to exit the
menu.

After you create paper configurations, you can print a list of the presets and the settings for each one.

Note: You can also use the LFP Remote Panel Utility software to create custom paper configurations.

Printing a Paper Configuration List

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Selecting Custom Paper Configurations

Parent topic: Media Handling

Related references

Paper Menu Settings

Printing a Paper Configuration List

You can print a list of the settings for all the paper configurations that you have created.

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Press the down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.

3. Select Print Paper List and press the right arrow button.

4. Press the OK button to print the list of your paper configurations.

Parent topic: Creating Paper Configurations

Related references

Paper Menu Settings

Selecting Custom Paper Configurations

Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select the configuration whenever you print on
the associated media.

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Press the up or down arrow button to select Paper and press the right arrow button.

3. Select Select Paper Type and press the right arrow button.

4. Select Custom Paper and press the right arrow button.

5. Select the paper configuration you want to use and press the OK button.

6. Press the pause/cancel button to exit the menu.

The custom paper configuration you selected is displayed on the LCD screen.

Parent topic: Creating Paper Configurations

Related references

Paper Menu Settings

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Using the Auto Take-up Reel

See these sections to use the auto take-up reel with your product.

About the Optional Auto Take-up Reel
Take Up with the Printable Side In
Take Up with the Printable Side Out
Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel

Parent topic: Media Handling

About the Optional Auto Take-up Reel

The optional auto take-up reel automatically rolls up printed media as you print.

You can use the auto take-up reel for media with the printable side in (on the left) or printable side out
(on the right).

It is best to do the following when using the auto take-up reel:

• Make sure that the end of the roll is cut straight across.

• Load media with the printable side in.

• Use a take-up roll core that is the same width as your media so the core does not bend or take up

media incorrectly.

Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Take Up with the Printable Side In

After you attach the roll core on the Auto Take-up Reel as described in the documentation that came with
the Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to take up media with the printable side in.

Note: Make sure Auto Cut is set to Off when you use the Auto Take-up Reel.

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1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position and plug in the power cable.

2. Turn on the printer.

3. Load roll media in the printer.

4. Check that the Auto Take-up Reel icon appears on the LCD screen.

Note: If you don't see the icon, make sure the take-up reel is turned on and connected correctly.

5. Press the paper source button on the printer.

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6. Select Roll Paper / No Cut and press the OK button.

7. Press and hold the paper feed button until the edge of the roll media reaches the roll core.

8. Wind the edge of the media around the back of the roll core.

9. Tape the edge of the media to the center of the core, then tape the edge to the left and right ends.

10. Press and hold the paper feed button on the printer until it feeds enough media to wrap around the
roll core three times.

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11. Move the Manual switch on the take-up reel to the Backward position and hold it until the media
wraps around the core three times.

12. Make sure that there is some slack in the media and that it loads evenly on both sides.

Note: The media will not take up correctly if it is looser on one side than the other.

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13. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Backward position.

Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Take Up with the Printable Side Out

After you attach the roll core on the Auto Take-up Reel as described in the documentation that came with
the Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to take up media with the printable side out.

Note: Make sure Auto Cut is set to Off when you use the Auto Take-up Reel.

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1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position and plug in the power cable.

2. Turn on the printer.

3. Load roll media in the printer.

4. Check that the Auto Take-up Reel icon appears on the LCD screen.

Note: If you don't see the icon, make sure the take-up reel is turned on and connected correctly.

5. Press the paper source button on the printer.

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6. Select Roll Paper / No Cut and press the OK button.

7. Press and hold the paper feed button until the edge of the roll media reaches the roll core.

8. Tape the edge of the media to the center of the core, then tape the edge to the left and right ends.

9. Press and hold the paper feed button on the printer until it feeds enough media to wrap around the
roll core three times.

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10. Move the Manual switch on the take-up reel to the Forward position and hold it until the media
wraps around the core three times.

11. Make sure that there is some slack in the media and that it loads evenly on both sides.

Note: The media will not take up correctly if it is looser on one side than the other.

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If you are printing on Epson Singleweight Matte Paper, place the tensioner in the slack of the roll.

12. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Forward position.

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Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Removing Media from the Optional Auto Take-up Reel

After printing on media loaded on the Optional Auto Take-up Reel, follow these steps to remove it.

Note: Two people are required to remove media from the take-up reel.

1. Move the Auto switch on the take-up reel to the Off position.

2. Cut the media and roll the cut end onto the take-up reel.

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3. Turn the lever to unlock the reel, then slide the paper holder to the left.

Note: Support the reel with one hand to keep it from falling.

4. Remove the roll core from the take-up reel unit.

Parent topic: Using the Auto Take-up Reel

Available Epson Papers

For information on how to purchase genuine Epson ink, accessories and paper visit epson.com (U.S.
sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase accessories from an Epson authorized
reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Cold Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S042307 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042310 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042311 25

Epson Cold Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S042297 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042300 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042301 25

Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S041636 20

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041637 20

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042097 25

Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S045033 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045037 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045039 25

Epson Hot Press Bright Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S042327 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042330 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042331 25

Epson Hot Press Natural Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S042317 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S042320 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042321 25

Epson Exhibition Watercolor Paper
Textured

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S045486 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045487 20

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045488 25

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Glossy

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S042175 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20

Epson Premium Luster Photo
Paper (260)

8.3 inches (211 mm) × 32 feet
(9.8 m)

S041408 1 roll

13 inches (330 mm) × 32 feet
(9.8 m)

S041409 1 roll

10 inches (254 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042077 1 roll

16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042079 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042081 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042082 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042083 1 roll

Epson Metallic Photo Paper
Glossy

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S045589 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045590 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045591 25

Epson Metallic Photo Paper Luster Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S045516 25

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045517 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045598 25

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Photo Paper Glossy Letter (8.5 × 11 inches

[216 × 279 mm])

S041649 50

11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041156 20

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041143 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041271 100

Epson Premium Photo Paper
Glossy

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041286 20

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
[297 × 420 mm])

S041288 20

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041289 20

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041667 50

11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041290 20

4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041727 100

5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20

11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) S041466 20

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042092 25

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Premium Photo Paper
Semi-gloss

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041331 20

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041327 20

8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041257 50

11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) S041468 50

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
[297 × 420 mm])

S041260 50

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041263 50

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042124 25

Epson Premium Presentation
Paper Matte

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041062 100

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches
[216 × 356 mm])

S041067 100

11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S041070 100

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041069 100

16.5 × 23.4
inches (420 × 594 mm)

S041079 30

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S041171 100

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Proofing Paper White
Semimatte

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045115 100

13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042002 1 roll

17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042003 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042004 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042005 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042006 1 roll

Epson Standard Proofing Paper
Publication

13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041996 1 roll

17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041997 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041998 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041999 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042001 1 roll

Epson Standard Proofing Paper
Commercial

13 inches (300 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042144 1 roll

17 inches (432 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041997 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041998 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041999 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042001 1 roll

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Standard Proofing Paper
(240)

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S045115 100

Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper
Luster

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041405 50

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
[297 × 420 mm])

S041406 50

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041407 50

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041604 100

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S042084 25

13 inches (330 mm) × 32.8 feet
(10 m)

S041409 1 roll

Epson Ultra Premium Presentation
Paper Matte

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches
[216 × 279 mm])

S041341 50

A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches
[297 × 420 mm])

S041343 50

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041339 50

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041605 100

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S041908 100

Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041896 25

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S041897 25

Epson Watercolor Paper Radiant
White

13 × 19 inches (330 × 483 mm) S041351 20

Epson Exhibition Canvas Matte 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet

(6.1 m)

S045255 1 roll

17 × 22 inches (432 × 559 mm) S045255 25

Epson Exhibition Canvas Satin 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet

(6.1 m)

S045248 1 roll

Epson Exhibition Canvas Gloss 13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet

(6.1 m)

S045241 1 roll

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural
Matte

13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)

S045241 1 roll

Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural
Satin

13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)

S045396 1 roll

Epson Exhibition Canvas Natural
Gloss

13 inches (330 mm) × 20 feet
(6.1 m)

S045410 1 roll

Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper (250)

16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041742 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041638 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041639 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041640 1 roll

Epson Premium Semigloss Photo
Paper (170)

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041393 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041394 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041395 1 roll

Epson Premium Semimatte Photo
Paper (250)

16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042149 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042150 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042151 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S042152 1 roll

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Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count

Epson Premium Glossy Photo
Paper (170)

16.5 inches (419 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S042076 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041390 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041391 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041392 1 roll

Epson Enhanced Matte Paper 16 inches (406 mm) × 100 feet

(30.5 m)

S041725 1 roll

24 inches (610 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)

S041595 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041596 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 100 feet
(30.5 m)*

S041597 1 roll

Epson Singleweight Matte Paper 17 inches (432 mm) × 132 feet

(40.2 m)

S041746 1 roll

17 inches (432 mm) × 132 feet
(40.2 m)

S041853 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 132 feet
(40.2 m)*

S041854 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 132 feet
(40.2 m)

S041855 1 roll

Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper 24 inches (610 mm) × 82 feet

(25 m)

S041385 1 roll

36 inches (914 mm) × 82 feet
(25 m)

S041386 1 roll

44 inches (1118 mm) × 82 feet
(25 m)

S041387 1 roll

* SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only

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Parent topic: Media Handling

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

You can print borderless photos on compatible paper types in compatible paper widths:

Examples of Borderless Paper Types

• Epson Singleweight Matte Paper

• Epson Doubleweight Matte Paper

• Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)

• Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170)

• Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)

• Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250)

• Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

Borderless Paper Widths

• 10 inches (254 mm)

• 11.8 inches (300 mm)

• 13 inches (330 mm)

• 16 inches (406 mm)

• 17 inches (432 mm)

• 20.3 inches (515 mm)

• 23 inches (594 mm)

• 24 inches (610 mm)

• 33 inches (841 mm)*

• 36 inches (914 mm)*

• 44 inches (1118 mm) *

* SC-P8000/SC-P9000 only

Parent topic: Media Handling

Related references

Printable Area Specifications

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Printing from a Computer

Before printing from your computer, make sure you have set up your product and installed its software
as described on the Start Here sheet.

Note: If you have an Internet connection, it is a good idea to check for updates to your product software
on Epson's support website. If you see a Software Update screen, select Enable automatic checking
and click OK. The update scans your system to see if you have the latest product software. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

Printing with Windows
Printing with OS X

Printing with Windows

You can print with your product using any Windows application, as described in these sections.

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows
Selecting Additional Settings - Windows
Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows
Saving, Sharing, and Customizing the Printer Settings
Selecting Default Print Settings - Windows
Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens
Changing Automatic Update Options

Parent topic: Printing from a Computer

Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Select the basic settings for the photo or document you want to print.

1. Open a photo or document for printing.

2. Select the print command in your application.

Note: You may need to select a print icon on your screen, the Print option in the File menu, or
another command. See your application's help utility for details.

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3. If necessary, select your product name as the printer you want to use.

Note: You may also need to select Preferences, Properties, Print Settings, or Printer Properties
to view your print settings.

You see the Main tab of your printer settings window:

4. Select the Media Type setting that matches the paper you loaded.

Note: You can click Custom Settings to select a custom paper configuration.

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5. If you are using non-Epson paper or media and you need to fine-tune its performance, select the
Media Type setting that is closest to the paper you loaded, click the Paper Config button, and
adjust the paper configuration options as necessary.

6. Select the Photo Black Ink or Matte Black Ink setting according to the media type you are using.

Note: If you set the Auto Black Ink Change option to On in the Printer Setup menu on the control
panel, the black ink is automatically selected when you choose a media type.

7. Select a Color option:

• To print a color document or photo, select the Color setting.

• To print text and graphics in black or shades of gray, select the Advanced B&W Photo or Black

setting.

Note: The Black setting is available only when plain paper is selected as the Media Type.

8. For the Print Quality setting, select Speed, Quality, or Max Quality (available with certain media
types only), or select Quality Options and choose the quality option that matches the print quality
you want to use.

9. Select the desired color management option as the Mode setting.

10. Select the Source setting that matches the paper feeding method you are using.

11. Select the size of the paper you loaded as the Size setting.

Note: You can also select the User-Defined setting to create a custom paper size.

12. If you are printing on roll paper, click the Roll Paper Option button and adjust the settings as
necessary.

13. If you want to print a photo without borders, select Borderless.

Note: You must select a compatible borderless paper type and size to print without borders. Check
the borderless paper compatibility list for details.

14. To see a preview of how your document or photo will print, select Print Preview. (The preview
appears after you click Print but before printing starts.)

15. To layout multiple print jobs for printing all at once, select Layout Manager.

Paper Configuration Options - Windows

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Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows
Print Quality Options - Windows
Color Management Options - Windows
Advanced Color Controls - Windows
Paper Source Options - Windows
Roll Paper Options - Windows
Using Layout Manager - Windows Only

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Related references

Borderless Paper Type Compatibility

Related tasks

Printing Your Document or Photo - Windows

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Paper Configuration Options - Windows

Select any of the available Paper Configuration options to fine-tune the quality of your print.

Color Density

Adjusts the ink saturation level.

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Drying Time per Print Head Pass

Pauses print head movement for up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry. This lets you
print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink.

Paper Feed Adjustment

Modifies the speed of the paper feeding to compensate for banding in the direction of the print head.

Paper Suction

Lets you decrease the paper suction when printing on thin media, such as drafting paper or backlight
film.

Paper Thickness

Lets you select the thickness of your paper or media.

Note: If you have high speed (bi-directional) printing enabled and small type or fine details appear too
thick, you may need to adjust the paper thickness setting.

Platen Gap

Adjusts the distance from the paper to the print head. (Use a wider setting if you are seeing edge
marks or scuffs on your prints.)

Roll Paper Back Tension

Lets you increase the tension for cloth or thin paper, or if the roll paper wrinkles during printing.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Advanced B&W Photo Options - Windows

If you select Advanced B&W Photo as the Color option, you can easily produce neutral and toned
black-and-white prints. Whether your photo is color or grayscale, you can use this screening and color
management technology to create stunning black-and-white prints. Select Custom as the Mode setting,
then click Advanced and select any of the available options.

Note: Advanced B&W mode is not available for the SureColor P7000 and P9000 Commercial Edition
printers (configured with the Violet ink).

Color Toning

Adds tone (hue) to your black-and-white output. The default is Neutral, which provides a neutral tonal
scale print. You can also choose other popular presets such as Cool, Warm, and Sepia. Note that
the presets affect the target found in the tone color circle.

Tone

Changes the entire tonal scale of your black-and-white output. While Darker is the default setting, you
may see better results if you choose Dark. The tone color circle adjusts the hue of your black-and-

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white print. Click on any portion of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the
tone (hue) to add to your print. The closer you select to the edge of the wheel, the more color you add.

Brightness

Adjusts the overall lightness and darkness of your image.

Contrast

Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of your image.

Shadow Tonality

Controls tonality only in the shadow areas of your image.

Highlight Tonality

Controls tonality only in the highlight areas of your image.

Max Optical Density

Adjusts the overall density or focus of the print. Create a soft focus print by lowering the density
setting.

Highlight Point Shift

Helps reduce gloss differential on glossy media by adding density to the highlights of your image.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Print Quality Options - Windows

You can use the Speed/Quality slider to set the desired quality level and select any of the available
Quality options to fine-tune the quality of your print. Some settings may be unavailable, depending on the
paper type and border setting you have chosen.

High Speed

Speeds up printing but may reduce print quality.

Edge Smoothing

Smooths jagged edges in low-resolution images such as screen captures or images from the Web.

Finest Detail

Sharpens edges on vector-based data including text, graphics, and line art. (This setting does not
affect photographs.)

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Color Management Options - Windows

You can adjust the Mode setting to fine-tune the colors in your printout or turn off color management in
your printer software.

If you select Automatic as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options:

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Charts and Graphs

Intensifies colors and lightens the midtones and highlights of an image.

EPSON Standard (sRGB)

Increases the contrast in images.

Adobe RGB

Matches image colors to the Adobe RGB color standard. Use this setting if your source file was
captured in Adobe RGB.

If you select Custom as the Mode setting, you can choose from these options:

Color Controls

Lets you select a Color Mode setting, individual settings for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and
Density, and individual color tones. Depending on the selected color mode, you can also adjust the
midtone density using the Gamma setting.

PhotoEnhance

Lets you choose from various Scene Correction settings to automatically analyze your photos.

Note: PhotoEnhance uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that include
faces. For this to work, both eyes and the nose must be visible in the subject's face. If your photo
includes a face with an intentional color cast, such as a statue, you may want to turn off

PhotoEnhance to retain the special color effects.

ICM

Automatically adjusts colors based on the printer’s ICC profile and the selected Media Type setting,
using the Image Color Matching system. Click the Advanced button to choose the input profile and
other settings.

Note: In most cases, you get better results by applying color management in your application, rather
than in the printer driver.

Off (No Color Adjustment)

Turns off color management in your printer software so you can manage color using only your
application software.

Note: An ICC profile is required if color management is turned off.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

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Advanced Color Controls - Windows

If you selected Custom as the Mode setting and Color Controls from the dropdown menu, you can
click the Advanced button to select detailed settings.

The Color Controls screen lets you specify values for adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, and
individual Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color tones. You can choose from two Printer Color Adjustment
modes and two Gamma settings, and use either a color circle or slide bar to adjust color.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Paper Source Options - Windows

You can select any of the available options in the paper Source menu to print on the paper loaded in that
source.

Roll Paper

Selects roll paper loaded in the roll paper holder.

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Roll Paper (Banner)

Selects roll paper loaded in the roll paper holder for a series of continuous images without any margin
space between them.

Sheet

Selects sheets of paper loaded in the sheet feeder.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

Roll Paper Options - Windows

Select any of the available Roll Paper options.

Auto Cut options:

• Off: Select this option to cut your prints manually.

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• Normal Cut: Creates a margin at the top and bottom of your image.

• Single Cut: Prints images end-to-end with no gap between them. Borderless images may overlap

slightly.

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• Double Cut: Increases the space between each image and trims each print individually, providing the

cleanest edge for borderless printing.

Auto Rotate

Automatically positions the image or file to fit the roll paper. When Auto Rotate is selected, the Roll
Width setting becomes active.

Print Page Line

Prints lines between pages as a guide for cutting.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

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Using Layout Manager - Windows Only

Layout Manager lets you create a poster or display by dragging multiple pieces of print data created in
different applications onto one sheet of paper for printing.

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You can also place the same print data multiple times as shown here.

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You can place print data in different sizes and orientations to maximize media usage, as shown here.

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You can place print data on roll paper as shown here.

1. Open the file you want to print in your application.

2. Select the print command in your application.

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3. Select Layout Manager on the Main tab and choose an option for the Size setting that matches the
size of the document in the application.

Note: You select the size of the paper you are printing on in a later step.

4. Click OK and then click Print, if necessary.

The Layout Manager screen opens and displays one page in the layout.

5. Leave the Layout Manager screen open and repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange additional print data. The
pages are added to the Layout Manager screen.

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6. Do the following to arrange objects on the Layout Manager screen:

• Drag pages to move and resize them.

• Use the tool buttons and the Object menu to align and rotate pages.

• Resize and replace whole pages in the Preference or Arrangement Settings screens.

Note: See the Layout Manager screen help for more details.

7. Click File > Properties, then select your print settings on the Main tab.

8. Click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen and click Print.

Note: To save the current job to a file, click the File menu on the Layout Manager screen, save the
file, and close the Layout Manager screen. To open the saved file later for editing or reprinting, right­click the printer icon in the Windows taskbar, click Layout Manager, and open the file.

Parent topic: Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows

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Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows

You can select a variety of sizing and layout options for your document or photo on the Page Layout tab.

• To change the orientation of your printed document or photo, select the Portrait or Landscape

checkbox.

• To rotate or flip the printed image, select the Rotate 180° or Mirror Image checkbox.

• To select multiple copies and their print order, select the Copies, Collate, and Reverse Order

options.

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• To change the size of your printed document or photo, select the Reduce/Enlarge checkbox and

select sizing options.

• To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper, or print one image on multiple sheets of paper, select

the Multi-Page checkbox and select the options you want.

• To manage print jobs with the optional internal print server (if applicable), select the Hard Disk Unit

checkbox and select the options you want.

• To enlarge your image beyond the limits of your application program, select the Optimize

Enlargement checkbox.

Note: The driver can increase the image size up to 650% and decrease the output resolution to stay

within the pixel limitations. Depending on the resolution of the original image and the print size, you
may see reduced print quality.

• To print a color background on the page, select the Print Bckg Color checkbox and click Color

Settings to select the color you want to use.

• To print the time, date, and other information about your print job at the top or bottom of the page,

select the Job Settings checkbox and click Details to select the settings you want to use.

Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows
Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

Parent topic: Printing with Windows

Reduce/Enlarge Options - Windows

You can select any of the Reduce/Enlarge options to size your printed image.

Fit to Page

Sizes your printed image to fit on the paper you loaded and selected as the Output Paper setting.

Fit to Roll Paper Width

Sizes your printed image to fit the width of the roll paper you loaded.

Custom

Sizes your printed image by the percentage you select as the Scale to setting.

Parent topic: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows

Multi-Page Printing Options - Windows

You can select these Multi-Page options to set up your multi-page print job.

N-up

Prints 2 (2-up) or 4 (4-up) pages on one sheet of paper.

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Poster

Prints one image on multiple sheets of paper to create a large poster with or without borders. Click the

Settings button to select the layout and guideline options.

Parent topic: Selecting Print Layout Options - Windows

Selecting Additional Settings - Windows

You can run maintenance utilities and select additional settings that apply to all the print jobs you send to
your product.

1. Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.

2. Select Printer Settings.

3. Click the Utility tab.

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You see a window like this:

4. Select any of the following options, as necessary:

• Nozzle Check to print a nozzle check pattern to check whether the print head nozzles are

clogged.

• Head Cleaning to clean the print head if you notice banding or gaps in your printouts.

• Print Head Alignment to align the print head if printouts appear grainy or out of focus.

• Epson Status Monitor 3 to check the printer's status.