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Custom Paper Setup Dialog BoxThis function is useful for non-Epson special media. When you are using the Epson printer driver and media, all settings in the Custom Paper Setup dialog box are automatically preset for optimal results and usually do not require any modification.
Click the Custom Paper Setup button in the Media Adjustment dialog box to display the Custom Paper Setup dialog box.
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Custom NameTo save new custom settings to the printer, select #X Unregistered from the list. To modify the preset settings, select the appropriate setting from #1 to #10.
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Referential Media TypeTo make new or modify custom settings for the printer, select the Media Type from the list. If you use non-Epson special media, select a media type that looks similar to your media.
To determine which Epson special media is most similar to your non-Epson special media, click the Details button. Media Type Details Dialog Box on page 32 is displayed.
The value of the Paper thickness and Platen Gap is set automatically according to the selected Referential Media Type.
Paper ThicknessEnter a paper thickness.
This value automatically appears according to the Media Type setting. If you use non-Epson special media, modifying this value for your media. Refer to the paper specifications or print “Thickness Pattern” to find out the paper thickness. The units for the value are 0.1mm. Therefore, you can specify a thickness from 0.1 to 1.5 mm.
Obtain accurate value of paper thickness by using Thickness patternYon can confirm the accurate value of the paper thickness from the printing result of Thickness pattern.
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Thickness pattern print is started. Follow the on-screen instructions for further operations.
Select #3 in this case.
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Platen GapPlaten Gap is the height from the media loaded in the printer to the print head. By adjusting this parameter, you may produce better print quality. The platen gap setting is narrow when you print on thick paper; touching the surface may damage the printed document or the print head surface. According to the reference media type selected, Platen Gap will be set automatically. It is set automatically depending upon the Paper Thickness as well.
Reference values of Platen GapThe Platen Gap can be reset if it is necessary, although it is set automatically according to the selected Media type. The table below shows that the Platen Gap option is available for adjusting the paper thickness setting of the following printers:
Stylus Pro 4450/4880/4880C
Stylus Pro 7450/7880/7880C
Stylus Pro 9450/9880/9880C
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General standard for adjustment of setting itemsYou can refer to the following table for which setting items need to be adjusted according to the problems in the printing result.
![]() N/A : Not Available Paper Feed Adjustment ValueAdjusts the paper feed value in 0.01% increments. If the paper feed value is too large, white horizontal micro banding may appear. If the paper feeding value is too small, dark horizontal micro banding may appear.
To eliminate the banding, set the test range by using the slider, or enter a value in the text box. To remove white banding, move the slider toward - 70. To remove dark banding, move the slider toward + 70.
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To make more detailed settings, click the Details button. See Paper Feed Adjustment Detail Dialog Box.
Drying Time per Print Head PassThe printer moves the print head right and left while printing and adds a waiting time when the print head reaches the end of every pass. Set this value using the slider or the text box. To improve the print quality by slow ink absorption on the media, set the value larger. If the Drying Time per Print Head Pass value is set larger, the printing takes longer as well.
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The drying time per print head pass can be set in 0.1 second increments, from 0 to 5 seconds.
Cut MethodSelect the best cutting method according to the paper thickness. (Default Setting value is Standard)
Eject Roller TypeSelect the Eject Roller Type that best fits your media. Cut sheets cannot be completely ejected from the printer without activating the feed rollers.
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Paper SuctionDecreasing the air suction at the platen is useful to avoid wrinkling or waving of thin or saturated media, or eliminating vertical banding. The relationship between the options and the suction power is indicated below.
MicroWeave AdjustmentStandard is the default setting. When you select Epson special media in the proper driver or RIP software, the most appropriate setting is automatically set.
Normally, Standard is selected. Specify #1 for increase the number to give priority to the printing speed. Specify #2 for decrease the number to give priority to the printing quality.
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SaveWhen setting of all items completes, set them to the printer. The setting will be reflected on the printer menu of Activate Custom Paper Dialog Box.
Choose the number of #1 to #10 from the list. The number will be applied in the printer menu.
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The settings saved here will be applied after activating them from Activate Custom Paper Dialog Box.
Export / Import the Custom SettingsYou can export the custom settings as a file.
You can import a custom setting file saved before. You can import the file as the default setting and customize it for other settings.
Export
Import
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