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Question posted by jkelly4959 on November 7th, 2019

Changing The Paper Type On The Printer

I have tried to change the "Paper Type" from photo paper to plain paper. It will not let me change on the printer. What am I doing wrong?

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on November 7th, 2019 2:45 PM

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Go to the link attached and download the quick guide. On Page 9 it explains the menu usage to change paper type options. The other case may be that you have the wrong paper setting in your computer and need to check these options are set to plain paper.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/415486/Epson-Wor...

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Quick Guide - Page 8

... in the ADF (see page 6). 3. Copying a Photo or Document Follow the steps in this section to select an option, then press OK. Press u or d to copy black-and-white or color documents. Then press OK. 8. To clear copy settings, press y Stop/Reset. 9. Press l or r to change paper type, paper size, or any other print settings...

Quick Guide - Page 10

... settings, select one of the Printing Presets on the left side of the screen. 3. Make sure you are using (see your Paper Type Click here for the paper you choose the correct Paper Type setting for 2-Sided Printing Tip: For quick access to start printing. 10 Printing in Windows For more information about print settings...

Quick Guide - Page 12

... the Correct Paper Type Select the correct Paper Type (Windows) or Media Type (Mac OS X) setting in the Dock. To monitor your print job, click the printer icon in your Media Type (see below) Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) 6. For this paper/media Select this setting Plain paper EPSON Bright White Paper EPSON Presentation Paper Matte EPSON Photo Quality Self...

Quick Guide - Page 25

...200XL 200XL 200XL Note: We recommend that you try to select Ink Levels, then press OK. 3. To check the ink levels with the printer are approximate. Press the x Menu button. ...Cartridges You can purchase genuine EPSON ink and paper at EPSON Supplies Central at least 3 hours before the expiration date on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of ink remains in your print ...

Quick Guide - Page 33

...necessary (see page 26). ■ Clean the scanner glass with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth (paper towels are too faint, run a nozzle check (see page 23) to see page 12). ■ ..., use EPSON papers (see page 4) and genuine EPSON ink cartridges (see page 25). ■ Make sure the type of paper you loaded matches the paper type setting on the control panel or in your printer software (see if...

Quick Guide - Page 37

... a telephone to prevent the ink from the cartridge before the date printed on the paper type or print quality settings. Do not store cartridges upside down. ■ Do not disassemble or remodel an ink cartridge; ■ Do not try to move the print head by hand, or you should always follow basic safety...

User Guide - Page 3

... Control Panel 30 Loading Paper ...32 Loading Paper for Documents ...32 Loading Paper for Photos ...35 Loading Envelopes ...38 Paper Loading Capacity ...41 Available EPSON Papers...42 Borderless Paper Type Compatibility 43 3 Contents WF-2540 User's Guide...13 Product Basics ...14 Setting Up the Control Panel ...14 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 14 Changing LCD Screen Language 15 Turning...

User Guide - Page 4

...Changing the Language of the Printer Software Screens 69 Changing Automatic Update Options 70 Printing with Windows ...57 Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 72 Print Quality Options - Mac OS X 77 Managing Color - Paper or Media Type... 47 Copying ...51 Copying Documents or Photos...51 Paper Type Settings - Windows 66 Printing Your Document or Photo - Mac OS X ...78 4 Windows...

User Guide - Page 32

Loading Paper Before you print, load paper for Documents You can print documents on a variety of printing you will do. Flip the feeder guard forward. 32 Loading Paper for Documents Loading Paper for Photos Loading Envelopes Paper Loading Capacity Available EPSON Papers Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Paper or Media Type Settings Loading Paper for the type of paper types and sizes. 1.

User Guide - Page 35

Flip the feeder guard forward. 35 Parent topic: Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Loading Paper for Photos You can print photos on a variety of paper types and sizes. 1.

User Guide - Page 41

... 100 sheets * Epson Bright White Paper ** 80 sheets Epson Presentation Paper Matte - Parent topic: Loading Paper 41 Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Photo Paper Glossy 20 sheets Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss Plain paper - Paper Loading Capacity Paper type Loading capacity Plain paper - Legal (8.5 × 14 inches...

User Guide - Page 42

...ink and paper at Epson Supplies Central at www.epson.com/ink3 (U.S. Paper Type Size Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte ... 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 ×...

User Guide - Page 44

... this paper Type or Media Type setting Plain paper Plain Paper/Bright White Paper Epson Bright White Paper Epson Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Epson Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper...

User Guide - Page 52

... of the print settings displayed on the Product Paper Type Settings - Copying Paper Size Settings - Paper Type Settings - Copying Select a Paper Type setting that matches the paper you need to adjust the darkness of your copy, press the left or right arrow buttons to 99). 5. If you loaded. 52 To change the Density setting. 6. Note: To cancel printing, press...

User Guide - Page 54

...Paper Size Paper Type Quality Various sizes Plain Paper Photo Paper Draft Standard Quality Best Description Adjusts the lightness or darkness of copies Leaves a small margin around the image Expands the image to the edge of the paper... the Custom Size setting Selects the paper size for the copy printout Adjusts printer settings for the selected paper type Provides lower quality for draft copies ...

User Guide - Page 190

... in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use up a cartridge within 6 months of opening the package. To find the... these part numbers when you use of ink remains in printer damage. The cartridges included with the printer are designed for printer setup and not for printing. sales) or www.epson....

User Guide - Page 199

... Load plain paper or an envelope in your print job. Select Plain Paper/Bright White Paper or Envelope as the paper type setting. 6. Click OK. 8. Click Print in black ink with only black ink on plain paper or ...see a message during printing telling you that you can cancel your document. Click the printer icon in your document. Print your print job and select settings to cancel the print ...

User Guide - Page 244

Let the product rest with the power on for 30 minutes, then try these solutions: • Make sure your system meets the requirements for your... using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window before you print. • Clear space on any high speed settings in your product software: • Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you may have automatically slowed down...

User Guide - Page 247

... topic: Solving Page Layout and Content Problems Related references Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Related topics Loading Paper Border Appears on Borderless Prints If you see a border on borderless prints, try these solutions: • Make sure you selected the Borderless...

User Guide - Page 271

... on . After some ink is used for priming, the rest is usable after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of ink remains in printer damage. 1 Left: 0.12 inch (3 mm) minimum 2 Bottom: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 3 Top: 0.20 inch (5 mm) minimum 4 Right: 0.83 inch (21 mm) minimum...