Paper Handling

# Printing on Special Media

> Labels
> Envelopes
> Thick paper
> Transparencies

| Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

The EPL-6200 and EPL-6200L can print on special paper stock such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and transparencies.

## Labels

You can load up to 10 sheets of labels into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types of labels one sheet at a time.

To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet such that no gaps occur between the individual labels.

You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks to the label sheet when you lift it off, do not use the labels.

When printing on labels, make sure to choose Labels (EPL-6200) or Thick Wide (EPL-6200L) from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer driver.

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## Envelopes

You can load up to 10 envelopes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (85 to 105 g/m2). Load envelopes with the flap side down and short edge first.

EPL-6200

EPL-6200L

To print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow (Windows) or Thick[N] (Macintosh) from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer driver.

The print quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. If the printing is too light, adjust the print density as described in Print Quality Problems.

Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the hot fuser.

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## Thick paper

You can load up to 10 sheets of thick paper into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types of thick paper one sheet at a time. Use thick paper between 90 and 163 g/m2 (24 to 43 lb) in weight.

To print on thick paper, be sure to change the Paper Type setting in the printer driver settings. Choose Thick Narrow (Windows) or Thick[N] (Macintosh) for thick paper which is less than 160 mm wide. Choose Thick Wide (Windows) or Thick[W] (Macintosh) when printing on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider.

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## Transparencies

You can load up to 5 transparencies into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types of transparencies one sheet at a time.

You can only use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film made for use with laser printers or plain-paper copiers.

When printing on transparencies, make sure to choose Transparency from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer driver.

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