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

    You can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper at epson.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can also purchase supplies from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest one, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) in the U.S. or 800-807-7766 in Canada.

    Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count
    Epson Bright White Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041586 500
    Epson Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041809

    S042038

    50

    100

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

    S041649

    S041271

    20

    50

    100

    Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041727 100
    5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041464 20
    8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041465 20
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042183

    S041667

    25

    50

    Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S042181

    S042174

    60

    100

    5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) S041945 20
    8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041946 20
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042182

    S042175

    25

    50

    Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) S041982 40
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041331 20
    Epson Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041062 100
    Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm]) S041067 100
    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) S041467 50
    Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041257

    S042180

    50

    100

    Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041568 50
    Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041341 50
    Epson Brochure & Flyer Paper Matte Double-sided Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S042384 150
    Epson Photo Quality Self-adhesive Sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041106 10
    Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm]) S041153 10
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