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Re: [Digital BW] Strange Microbanding

2003-01-01 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service

Clayton Jones wrote:

>Hello All,
>
>I have some strange microbanding on my 870.  It doesn't look like the
>kind you get with a clogged nozzle (bands with random clumps; looks
>almost like cloth texture).  I get perfect nozzle checks and head
>alignments tests.  I tried lightly oiling the chrome slider bar, and
>tried changing the paper thickness lever (it usually is on +). -
>nothing helped.  It happens on all prints and papers I tried.  Any
>suggestions?
>
>  
>
There are cases where banding can be cause by stretching of the belt 
that drives the head... If I remember correctly, that banding should be 
more apparent as it approaches one edge of the paper..
Keith

 

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