Does the type of paper I use really make a difference?

  • The type of paper you choose affects the way your printout looks, so be sure to select the correct paper for your print job. If you are just making a copy or printing a rough draft of an image, plain paper is fine. However, for the best results, you'll want to use one of Epson's special ink jet papers. For example, your photos will look great printed on Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy.

    Available Epson Papers

    Paper TypeSizePart numberSheet count
    Epson Bright White PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S041586 500
    Epson Photo Paper Glossy4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)S041809

    S042038

    50

    100

    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S041141

    S041649

    S041271

    20

    50

    100

    11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)S04115620
    Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)S041808

    S041727

    40

    100

    5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)S04146420
    8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)S041465 20
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S042183

    S041667

    25

    50

    11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm) S04146620
    11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm) S04129020
    A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])S04128820
    Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)S042181

    S042174

    60

    100

    5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm)S04194520
    8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)S04194620
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S042182

    S042175

    25

    50

    Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper LusterLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S04140550
    A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])S04140650
    Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)S04198240
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S04133120
    Epson Presentation Paper MatteLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S041062100
    Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])S041067100
    11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)S041070100
    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm)S04146750
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S041257

    S042180

    50

    100

    11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)S04146850
    A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])S04126050
    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sidedLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S04156850
    Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper MatteLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S04134150
    A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])S04134350
    Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sidedLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S042384150
    Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive SheetsA4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])S04110610
    Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paperLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S04115310
    Epson Velvet Fine Art PaperLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])S04163620
    Epson Scrapbook Photo Paper Matte Double-sidedLetter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])SCR100220
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