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Re: [Digital BW] 3 week old 1400 starting to squeak

2010-12-30 by Mark Savoia

Might just be dust from the paper, blow out everywhere with a can of air.

Mark
http://www.stillrivereditions.com

On Dec 30, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Yan wrote:

> I've had my Epson 1400 for three weeks now and it is working very well.  The only thing is that in the last week or so it starting to develop a squeaking noise.  The noise is linked to some part of the paper advance mechanism.  It sounds as if some parts need lubrication (not that I am thinking of adding any).  
> 
> Too many BW prints on thick fine art paper (Mostly EpsonHotPressNatural and HahnePhotoRag plus lots of EEM for proofing)?  Any remedies?  Anything that needs to be cleaned?
> 
> Print quality is not affected btw...just that I don't want to cause any unnecessary wear and tear
>

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