Epson Stylus Photo R2400 User Manual

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Loading Paper
You can load a variety of paper types in your printer, as described in these sections:
Paper/Media Where to load See page
Plain paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper 
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte*
Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight*
Epson...

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* This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than 
letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 15 for instructions.
Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder
1. Open the paper support and pull up the support extensions. 
2. Push in the bottom of the output tray. The tray opens and moves up. 
Roll paper, including PremierArt Water Resistant 
Canvas and Piezo Pro® Matte CanvasRoll paper holder 21
Thick media or posterboard (1.0 - 1.3 mm...

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3. Pull out the output tray extension.
4. Place your paper in the printer and slide it against the right side of the sheet 
feeder.
Check the following as you load paper:
■Always load the short edge first, even for printing landscape-oriented 
documents.
■Load the printable side face-up. It’s usually whiter or brighter than the other 
side.
■Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first.
■Don’t load paper above the arrow on the left edge guide.
5. Adjust the left...

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Loading Special Paper in the Sheet Feeder
You can load these Epson inkjet papers in the sheet feeder as follows:
* This matte paper requires the matte sheet support when loading multiple sheets larger than 
letter-size; smaller paper can be loaded without it. See page 15 for instructions.
Check the paper package for additional handling instructions.
Note: Always keep unused paper in the original package and store it flat to 
prevent curling. 
Paper typeLoading capacity
Epson Premium Photo...

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Loading Multiple Sheets of Matte Paper
If you are loading multiple sheets of the following papers in sizes larger than letter 
(8.5 × 11 inches), attach the matte sheet support to the top of the sheet feeder to help 
separate the sheets of paper and prevent misfeeds: 
■Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
■Epson Enhanced Matte Paper
■Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
■Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
1. Open the paper support and pull up its extensions.
 

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2. Place the hook on the back of the matte sheet support over the paper support 
extension, and hold the top extension with one hand while sliding the matte sheet 
support all the way down. 
3. Load your paper as described on page 12.
Note: Remove the matte sheet support when you load other types of paper. 
Matte sheet 
support
 

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Loading Special Paper in the Single Sheet 
Guide
Load these types of paper in the single sheet guide: 
■Epson Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
■Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper
■Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper
■PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
1. Remove the roll paper holder if it’s installed (see page 21).
2. Slide the roll paper edge guide all the way to the right. 
 

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3. Line up the notches on the single sheet guide with the slots on the back of the 
printer and insert them as shown. Then insert the tabs on the top of the guide 
into the slot beneath the printer cover. 
4. Turn on the printer (the printer must be on to load paper in the single sheet guide 
correctly). 
5. Insert one sheet of paper against the right edge, then slide the left edge guide 
against the sheet. 
 

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6. Guide the paper into the slot and feed it into the printer until the paper meets 
resistance. 
7. Maintain constant pressure against the paper until the printer pulls it in slightly. 
Continue to apply light pressure until the paper begins feeding, then let go of the 
paper to allow the printer to adjust the paper position. 
 

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8. Open the printer cover and look down into the printer to make sure the paper is 
loaded correctly. It should be straight and the leading edge of the paper should 
not be visible. 
If the paper isn’t loaded correctly, press the zroll paper button for 3 seconds to 
back the paper out. Remove the paper, then press the 
)paper button to clear the 
paper out error. Reload the paper.
9. Before printing, select 
Manual - Roll as the Source setting (Windows) or 
Manual - Roll as the paper...