Printing On Photo Paper

[whatwhat]

Is there a trick to it.. I can't get my printer to print on the thicker paper... I've changed the paper type to glossy... I've managed to get it to feed through twice.. But it normally just whirs and then says paper not loaded properly..
Thanks!!

[RATTER15]

Try putting a few sheets ordinary paper underneath it, I think it slides better.

[Buenchico]

It would help to know which printer you're using!

Some printers require to physically move a lever whereas others make changes to the paper thickness settings through software options. Unless you tell us which printer it is we can't research the relevant information for you.

[whatwhat]

Hi.. Thanks for you answer! I just tried it.. It did feed through better.. But still wouldn't print.. I managed to keep adding more photo paper and it just kept feeding through.. Then I let it print on the plain paper and it printed first time??? Uurgh.. I hate computers ;-)

[whatwhat]

It's an epson stylus sx425w.. Thank you!

[Canary42]

Your computer is merely reacting to the vibes of hate you generate :)

[redman41]

Go into 'Control Panel' and click on Printers.
See if you can change the Printer options when Printer pop up appears.
i.e Type of Paper being used, best Print, etc

[redman41]

Also
Have you got a lot of work in the Print Queue ??
If so I would cancel it all and start again.

[whatwhat]

Canary 42... I am sure this is the case.. We hate each other.. And it shows!
Redman41... I checked control panel, and it gives me the same options that I get on the print page.. I change the settings to glossy paper.. I just can't get it to print!
Thanks for all your help!

[whatwhat]

Nothing in queue!

[Buenchico]

Hmmm. We seem to have hit a problem as the documentation for your printer states that it automatically adjusts itself depending upon the type of paper selected.

I'm guessing that you're using non-Epson paper which is known to cause a problem with some Epson printers as they can't 'grip' it. If you're currently using the 'Glossy' setting though (which expects the printer to be loaded with 225gsm paper), it might be worth trying 'Premium Glossy' (which is for the thicker 255gsm paper) or 'Photo' (which is for thinner 190gsm paper).

[mccfluff]

have you got the paper the right way round?

[redman41]

Try switching the Printer Off for a few minutes and also Re-start your Computer.
Is this a recurring problem ?

[whatwhat]

It is cheap photo paper, yes... I havnt had this printer long, but I could never get my old printer to print either.. (I just put it down to a really old printer) I have tried the premium glossy setting too.. Still with no results! I didn't realise the brand of paper would make such a big difference.. Do you really think Epsom paper would solve the issue.. ??

[whatwhat]

Yes the papers the right way round ;-)

[redman41]

If it prints on the 'Cheap' paper then there is no reason why it does not print on the Glossy.

[Buenchico]

>>>Do you really think Epsom paper would solve the issue

I'd certainly give it a try.

Meanwhile, if you're putting any other paper in, I suggest looking at the packaging for the 'gsm' figure.

As indicated above, if it's around 190gsm then try the 'Photo' setting.

For 225gsm use 'Glossy'.

For 255gsm use 'Premium Glossy'.

For 300gsm use 'Ultra Glossy'.

However if it's below 190gsm (as may well be the case with 'cheapo' paper) then you probably need to donate your paper stock to the nearest charity shop and seek out something thicker.