Digital BW, The Print

Hi mediaworks2003:

Since Epson Velvet is not a very thick paper. I recommend using the regular top feed slot-just choose a Premium Matte Paper from the options in the driver. I explain how to do that, with a screen shot in this review of the 3880 (look for the first screen shot to find the info fast):

http://imagingbuffet.com/2010/09/24/hands-on-review-epson-stylus-pro-3880-inkjet-printer/
or
http://tinyurl.com/4l7vcmv

The front feed is for much thicker materials, and I recommend following the info in the manual to make it work properly. Below is a link to the manual in PDF form (the info is on page 40).

http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pro38_/pro38_gd.pdf

You can use a thick board as a "sled" for a thinner paper, but it is not worth the effort in my opinion.

Hope that helps,

Andrew


On Jan 12, 2011, at 2:52 PM, mediaworks2003 wrote:

> Wanted to do a nice B&W but on my 3800 = Tried loading Epson Velvet from the rear slot. Was a real pain. Took numerous tries. Decided to use front loader. Pulled paper in ok but when it fed it back the paper ran into the back of the front loader and was all crumpled up. What did I do wrong? Are you suppose to push the front loader back in once it is fed through to the back. Thanks
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