Operation Manual

CUSTOM PAPER SETUP
When you use non-Epson media, you need to make settings suitable for the media.
After you have selected the paper number, make the following settings. Make sure to select the paper from PAPER
TYPE first, and then make the PLATEN GAP setting and so on.
To set the custom paper, see the following section.
“Setting the custom paper in the printer” on page 150
Item Parameter Explanation
PAPER TYPE Photo Paper You can select the media type that is most similar to the paper
you are using.
Matte Paper
Plain Paper
Others
PLATEN GAP NARROW You can adjust the distance between the print head and paper.
STANDARD: Normally, select STANDARD.
NARROW: Use this when printing on thin paper.
WIDE or WIDER: Select this if you find that printed images are
smeared.
STANDARD
WIDE
WIDER
THICKNESS PATTERN PRINT You can print the paper thickness detection pattern and select
the appropriate number from the printed pattern.
PAPER FEED ADJUST -0.70% to +0.70% You can set the paper feed amount of the printable area. The
range is -0.70 to 0.70%. If the paper feed value is too large,
white horizontal micro-banding may appear. If the paper feed
value is too small, dark horizontal micro-banding may appear.
DRYING TIME 0.0sec to 10.0sec You can set the ink drying time for each print head pass. The
range is 0 to 10 seconds. Depending on the ink density or paper
type, the ink does not dry soon. In this case, set the drying time
longer.
PAPER SUCTION STANDARD You can set the suction pressure used to feed the printed paper.
-1 to -4
SET ROLL PAPER TENSION NORMAL When using a cloth or thin paper or when wrinkles appear in
the paper during printing, select HIGH or EXTRA HIGH.
HIGH
EXTRA HIGH
REMOVE SKEW ON You can select whether to perform this operation to reduce the
paper skew or not.
OFF
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