Does the type of paper I use 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, use one of Epson's special ink jet papers.

  Compatible Epson Papers

  You can purchase genuine Epson ink, maintenance boxes, 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.

  Note: Paper/media availability varies by country.

  Paper Type	Size	Part number	Sheet count
  Epson Bright White Premium Paper	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S450218-4	500
  Epson Bright White Pro Paper	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041586	500
  Epson EcoTank Premium Paper	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041586-ET	500
  Epson High Quality Ink Jet Paper	A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])	S041117	100
  	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041111	100
  Epson Presentation Paper Matte	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041062	100
  	Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 356 mm])*	S041067	100
  	11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)*	S041070	100
  	A3+ (13 × 19 inches [329 × 483 mm])*	S041069-L	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
  	11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)*	S041468	50
  	A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])*	S041260	50
  Epson Photo Paper Glossy	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041141 S041649 S041271	20 50 100
  	11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)*	S041156	20
  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
  	11 × 14 inches (279 × 356 mm)*	S041466	20
  	11 × 17 inches (279 × 432 mm)*	S041290	20
  	A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])*	S041288	20
  	A3+ (13 × 19 inches [329 × 483 mm])*	S041289	20
  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 Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041405 S041913	50 250
  	A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])	S041602	250
  	A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])*	S041406	50
  Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper	Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])	S041636	20

  *ET-8550 only