Epson L15180: maximum paper weights

[Laith]

Hi
I have the idea that inkjet printer paper commonly has two categories:
1- plain paper
2- photo paper
and that Canon, for example, states two maximum paper weights, each for the categories above. An example is:

• Plain Paper: 64 g/m2 - 105 g/m2, or supported genuine Canon papers
• Canon paper: max paper weight : approx. 265 g/m2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy II (PP-201

For the Epson L15180, Epson's website states: " Compatible Paper Weight: 64 g/m² - 255 g/m² "

My question is: For the Epson L15180, does anyone know the maximum paper weights in the two paper categories stated above? I contacted Epson in the Middle East, and they gave me just one number (255 g/m²).

I know this is a tricky question.

Thanks

 

[thebestcpu]

Hi @Laith
Not too tricky. Here is the reference file from Epson for that printer.

They have detailed specs of what papers of what thickness can be used in each of the four possible input points: ADF, Cassette 1, Cassette 2, and rear feed. They also talk a bit about the max paper count it will hold for a given thickness, yet that may not be your concern. Also important (and included) is that you must use the correct setting depending on the paper thickness.

The ADF has a limited paper thickness range.
Cassette 2 has less flexibility than what can be put in Cassette 1. The rear feeder is the place that holds the thickest paper.
It is likely the rear feeder causes less bend on the paper as well, yet I have not confirmed.

This manual is 357 pages long so use the table of contents or search on a given paper thickness to jump to it.
Hope this helps
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57990.pdf

John Wheeler

 

[Laith]

Hi @Laith
Not too tricky. Here is the reference file from Epson for that printer.

They have detailed specs of what papers of what thickness can be used in each of the four possible input points: ADF, Cassette 1, Cassette 2, and rear feed. They also talk a bit about the max paper count it will hold for a given thickness, yet that may not be your concern. Also important (and included) is that you must use the correct setting depending on the paper thickness.

The ADF has a limited paper thickness range.
Cassette 2 has less flexibility than what can be put in Cassette 1. The rear feeder is the place that holds the thickest paper.
It is likely the rear feeder causes less bend on the paper as well, yet I have not confirmed.

This manual is 357 pages long so use the table of contents or search on a given paper thickness to jump to it.
Hope this helps
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57990.pdf

John Wheeler

Thanks for the link to the manual.
The reason why Epson does not state two maximum weights for this printers is likely due to it being generally used for documents printed on plain paper, and not for photos.

So I will just assume that the maximum weight Epson states (255 g/m²) is for plain paper.

 

[thebestcpu]

Thanks for the link to the manual.
The reason why Epson does not state two maximum weights for this printers is likely due to it being generally used for documents printed on plain paper, and not for photos.

So I will just assume that the maximum weight Epson states (255 g/m²) is for plain paper.

Hi @Laith
That is not a good assumption.
Right in the table of contents under printing it mentions printing documents or photos for Windows and Mac computers on pages 119 and 143 respectively. Later in the manual they mention many photo papers to use. It’s all in the manual.

I don’t think I can help much more so best of skill on your project.

John Wheeler