Digital BW, The Print

I have been through this problem with my 1280. I now use it for only
printing text and for sample prints that will be thrown away. I have tried
to get it repaired but because of the price--close to $300--did not have it
done. I use a 2200 for serious printing and am considering a 7600. Epson was
of no real help as they suggested that I take it to an authorized repair
shop which I did. That is where the repair estimate was given. Whether true
or not, the service center people told me that they have several machines
with the same problem.

Only Epson inks and paper have been used with my 1280.

Peter


> > Now my problem is that I'm getting clusters of thin lines running
> in
> > the direction of the printhead. These lines seem to be in pairs
> about
> > 1/64" apart and about 1/32" between the pairs. They run through the
> > image and extend approximately 1/4" on either side. Sometimes they
> > start before the image. Other than that, it is pretty random.