[alt-photo] Re: Transparency Printing Problem

[Marek Matusz]

One more thing. I aways feed the transparencies one at a time instead of having a whole bunch in a feed tray. 
Marek 
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> Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:58:17 -0400
> From: ender100 at aol.com
> Subject: [alt-photo] Re: Transparency Printing Problem
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> One problem with printing with transparency film is jamming, which occurs when the film is first grabbed by the printer before printing. This can be easily avoided by flexing the film by hand—put your finger on the top/middle of the film and press down gently until the film flexes with the top towards you. This will help the film feed properly. Make sure the bottom of the film is registered properly in the feed mechanism. I never have a problem with printing on film when I do this. The 3800 is the best printer I have ever used and never seems to have trouble finding the leading edge of the film.
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> Mark Nelson
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> From: Marek Matusz <marekmatusz at hotmail.com>
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> Sent: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 12:14 pm
> Subject: [alt-photo] Re: Transparency Printing Problem
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> 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
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> > From: rene at qx.net
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> > Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:50:29 -0400
> > Subject: [alt-photo] Transparency Printing Problem
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> > 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
> > 
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> > Rene Hales
> > 3072 Roundway Down Lane
> > Lexington, KY 40509-8522
> > Rene at qx.net
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