[alt-photo] Re: Transparency Printing Problem

[Marek Matusz]

Rene,
I do not have any issues with transparencies of any kind in my 3800. Just a side question. Are you feeding from the top? If so you can try other feed paths on the printer. 
Marek
 
> From: rene at qx.net
> To: alt-photo-process-list at lists.altphotolist.org
> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:50:29 -0400
> Subject: [alt-photo] Transparency Printing Problem
> 
> My Epson 3800 had a problem while under warranty and Epson sent me a
> new/refurb. When I try to print a transparency (Pictorico) the transparency
> seems to wobble on the trailing edge and smear the ink. It is like it is
> moving back and forth in the printer. When it shoots out of the printer it
> is ejected at about a 45 degree angle.
> 
> I have tried
> 
> Printing the same image on a plain piece of paper and regular art paper -
> This works
> Using unidirectional printing - does not improve the situation
> Widening the platen gap (recommended by Epson tech during phone support) -
> did not help
> 
> None of the things I have tried have helped. I am in contact with Epson and
> it is possible they will take this printer back and send another. But, have
> any of you had a similar issue? If yes, how did you solve it.
> 
> I know I could try taping the transparency to a plain sheet of paper and see
> if that solves the issue, but before I waste another transparency would love
> to know your experience.
> 
> I have never had a problem with two other printers printing Pictorico
> Transparancies. I could try InkPress transparancies.
> 
> Thanks for your help. I am stuck and unable to print any negs. And of
> course, I would rather be in the darkroom printing pictures than futzing
> with my printer.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Rene
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> Rene Hales
> 3072 Roundway Down Lane
> Lexington, KY 40509-8522
> Rene at qx.net
> 
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