Epson Stylus Photo 1200 User Manual

							


 
  
 
 

	
Your EPSON Stylus Photo 1200 lets you print on just about any kind of 
paper you want to use. You can get great results printing on various sizes 
of plain paper, letterhead, and envelopes, but you’ll get even better 
results with EPSON’s specially coated ink jet paper. 
For the best output, use EPSON’s photo-quality paper: ink jet paper, 
glossy film, and photo paper. 
For special projects, you can use a variety of EPSON papers designed for 
ink jet printers, ranging from transparencies to iron-on transfer paper. 
Follow the steps in this chapter on:
wSelecting the Right Settings for Your PaperwPaper Loading and Handling Guidelines
 
						

							


 
  
 
 
	#  # 	#   When you print on special papers, you need to choose the correct Media 
Type and Paper Size settings in your printer software. The table below 
lists the available EPSON papers and the corresponding Media Type 
setting for each one.
Paper name Size Part number Media Type setting
EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper A4
Letter
A3
Super B/A3S041059
S041060
S041065
S041066360 dpi Ink Jet 
Paper
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel 
Transfer PaperLetter S041153/S041155
EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter
A4S041111
S041117Photo Quality Ink 
Jet Paper
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet 
PaperA4
Letter
Legal
Super B/A3
BS041061
S041062
S041067
S041069
S041070
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet 
CardsA6
8 
´ 10 inchesS041054
S041122
EPSON Photo Quality Self 
Adhesive SheetsA4 S041106
 
						

							


 
  
 
 To order EPSON papers and other media, contact your dealer or call 
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). Or visit our web 
site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON Photo Paper 4 
´ 6 inches
A4
Letter
Super B/A3
BS041134
S041140
S041141
S041143
S041156Photo Paper
EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper  8.3 in 
´ 23.4 in S041145
EPSON Banner Photo Paper 13 in ´ 32.8 ft S041233
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film A4
Letter
A6
Super B/A3
BS041071
S041072
S041107
S041074
S041075Photo Quality 
Glossy Film
EPSON Photo Stickers Kit
(CD-ROM and paper)
EPSON Photo Stickers (refill)A6
A6S041144-KIT
S041144
EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies A4
LetterS041063
S041064Ink Jet 
Transparencies
EPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film A3 S041131 Ink Jet Back Light 
Film Paper name Size Part number Media Type setting
 
						

							


 
  
 
 
 (#  # ,The following tips help you get the best results on any type of paper:
wAlways handle sheets by the edges, and avoid touching the printable 
surface.
wWhen you load paper, make sure the printable side is facing up. 
wLoad paper only up to the arrow mark on the left edge guide. 
wReturn unused sheets and envelopes to their original package as soon 
as possible. See Paper
 for more storage information.
wIf your paper package included protective sheets, cover the printed 
side of your paper with these sheets before stacking your paper.
wUse ink jet papers within one year of purchase; use glossy film and 
transparencies within six months. 
wFollow any specific instructions for your paper in the following sections:
wLetterhead, Preprinted Forms, and Legal-size Paper
wEPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and TransparencieswEnvelopeswEPSON Photo PaperwEPSON Panoramic Photo PaperwEPSON Banner Photo PaperwEPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet CardswEPSON Photo StickerswEPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets
Don’t use any cleaning 
sheets included with 
special paper; they 
may jam inside the 
printer.
 
						

							


 
  
 
 	wEPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper
wEPSON Ink Jet Back Light Film
 
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Load the top edge first with the printable side up. When you load long 
paper, pull up the paper support extension and both output tray 
extensions.
Select Plain paper as the Media Type setting, and be sure to choose the 
correct Paper Size setting in your printer software.!   ,
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Before you load glossy film or transparencies, put a support sheet 
(packed with the media) or a sheet of plain paper beneath the stack.
You can load up to 20 sheets of glossy film or up to 30 transparencies.
With Photo Quality Glossy Film, you may get better results by loading one 
sheet at a time. If you load multiple sheets, the minimum top margin you 
can use is 1.2 inches (30 mm). If you want to use a smaller top margin, 
load and print one sheet at a time.
 
						

							


 
  
 
 
If your media has a cut corner, position it in the upper right corner in the 
sheet feeder.
Be sure to select the correct Media Type setting for your paper in the 
printer software.
wFor Photo Quality Glossy Film, select Photo Quality Glossy Film
wFor transparencies, select Ink Jet TransparenciesIt’s best not to use 
the Maximum 
printable area setting 
in the printer software 
when printing on 
paper with a cut 
corner. Part of your 
document may print 
in the cut out area.
cut corner
 
						

							


 
  
 
 
!You can load up to 10 envelopes flap edge first, with the printable side up, 
as shown below:
When you print on envelopes or other thick media, set the paper 
thickness lever to the + position as shown below. (Return the lever to 
the0 position before printing on regular media.)
Select Plain paper as the Media Type and choose the correct envelope 
size as the Paper Size setting in the printer software.
If the stack of 
envelopes is more 
than 0.4-inch 
(10 mm) thick, press 
the envelope edges 
to flatten them before 
stacking or load one 
envelope at a time.
 
						

							


 
  
 
 
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You can use EPSON Photo Paper to print photographs that look almost 
as good as the ones you get from film processing. EPSON Photo Paper 
comes in a variety of sizes, from 4´6-inch, snapshot-size, to letter-size, 
to panoramic- and banner-size (on a roll). 
Instructions on using 4´6-inch Photo Paper is described below. See 
EPSON Panoramic Photo Paper
 and EPSON Banner Photo Paper
 for 
instructions on loading panoramic and banner size Photo Paper.
You can load up to 20 sheets of Photo Paper. Load the paper with the 
whiter (glossier) side face-up. Make sure you place a support sheet 
beneath the paper if it is included in the paper package.
EPSON 4´6-inch Photo Paper is perforated around the edges, so you 
can trim your printouts and “bleed” the photo—extend it to the edge of the 
paper—on all sides.To load 4´6-inch Photo Paper, follow these steps:
1When you create the image in your application software, size it to 
4.25
´6.25 inches so the image covers the perforations as shown.
To keep your 
printouts looking their 
best, store them in a 
resealable plastic bag 
or other airtight 
covering and protect 
them from heat, 
humidity, and direct 
sunlight.
trim size
printed image size 0.67 in
0.24 in
0.12 in
0.24 in
0.12 in
 
						

							


 
  
 
 2Position the perforated margins as shown and load up to 20 sheets 
with support sheets A and B beneath the stack.
3Choose these printer software settings:
Photo Paper as the Media Type setting
EPSON Photo Paper 4´6 in as the Paper Size setting
Maximum as the Printable Area setting
4After you print, fold the paper back and forth along the perforations and 
carefully tear off the margins.You can use EPSON 
4´6-inch Photo 
Paper like a postcard. 
After printing on the 
glossy side of the 
Photo Paper, let your 
image dry a minute or 
so. Then set the 
paper thickness lever 
to the + position, 
reload the flattened 
card with the 
uncoated side up, 
and print your 
message in black ink 
using 360 dpi Ink Jet 
Paper as the Media 
Type setting.
 
						

							


 
  
 
 
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You can use Panoramic Photo Paper to print large format panoramic 
photos. Before loading the paper, make sure it’s flat; if it curls, place it 
between two sheets of paper and put a heavy object on top to flatten it.
Before loading the paper, pull the printer’s paper support extension all the 
way up. Then load the paper one sheet at a time, printable side up. While 
holding the paper up by its top edge, press and release the 
 
E load/eject 
button to feed the paper into the printer. Select Photo Paper as the Media 
Type and Panoramic 210´594 mm as the Paper Size in your printer 
software. 
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You can use Banner Photo Paper on a roll to print photographic banners, 
panoramas, and signs up to 44 inches long. Before loading the paper, cut 
it to the desired length of your image plus 2 inches to account for the 
necessary margins. Make sure the cut sheet is flat; if it curls, flatten it 
following the instructions included in the paper package. Then remove the 
printer’s paper support and load the paper one sheet at a time, printable 
side up. Support the paper from underneath or by its edges, then press 
and release the 
 
Eload/eject button to feed the paper into the printer. 
Select Photo Paper as the Media Type and Banner as the Paper Source 
in your printer software. Don’t select PhotoEnhance3 when printing on 
Banner Photo Paper.
An accessory Roll Paper Holder (0 10343 81750 0) is available for 
loading Banner Photo Paper. Contact your EPSON dealer or call EPSON 
Accessories at the number listed in Where To Get Help
 to order it.
Be sure to support 
your Panoramic 
Photo Paper or 
Banner Photo Paper 
as it ejects from the 
printer so it doesn’t 
fall onto the floor.