User's Manual

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Creating Custom Paper Settings
You can create and store up to 30 custom paper settings for use in printing on non-Epson paper or paper
that is not supported by the Epson printer driver.
1. Load the type of paper that you want to configure in the printer.
2. Select Menu > General Settings > Printer Settings > Custom Paper Setting.
3. Select a number for the custom paper setting.
Note: You cannot change paper setting information registered using the printer driver or other
software using the LCD screen.
4. Select Change Reference Paper.
5. Select a paper preset that is similar to the paper that you loaded following these guidelines:
• Photo paper: Baryta
• Glossy paper: Photo Paper or Proofing Paper
• Thick, non-glossy paper: Matte Paper
• Thin, soft, non-glossy paper: Plain Paper
• Cotton paper with a rough surface: Fine Art Paper
• Special media such as film, cloth, poster board, or tracing paper: Others
6. Select Advanced Paper Settings and enter a value for the following settings:
• Paper Thickness
• Roll Core Diameter (roll paper only)
• Paper Feed Offset (leave at 0 unless you see horizontal banding)
7. Select any additional settings in the Advanced Paper Settings menu, as necessary.
After you create a new custom paper setting, it will appear in the list of available paper types.
Note: You can also use Epson Media Installer to create custom paper settings.
Creating Custom Paper Settings Using Epson Media Installer
Downloading Epson Media Settings
Parent topic: Media Handling