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Re: 1280 / horizontal lines

2005-02-15 by zonepeter

Bob,
Yes, those are the lines I am seeing.  Thanks for confirming what I 
thought.  Have to dig out the warranty and see what I bought.
Thanks for the response.  It is just good to know.
Peter

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Michaels" 
<bob@b...> wrote:
> 
> You mean a thin continous line in the direction of the print head 
like
> one nozzle was firing? After I wore out my first 1280, the second 
one
> started doing this. It was diagnosed on-line by others as the bad
> circuit board. I think the lines extending outside the print area is
> the key indicator. Epson did a warranty replacement for mine. 
> 
> Sorry I can't offer any hope if it's out of warranty. 
> 
> Bob Michaels 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "zonepeter"
> <zonepeter@a...> wrote:
> > 
> > Hello,
> > I am experiencing thin horizontal lines on my prints.  They are 
> > horizontal relative to the paper, regardless of the orientation 
of 
> > the print (lanscape or portrait).  This has appeared on occasion 
in 
> > the past, but always resloved itslef after a few test prints.  
The 
> > lines frequently extend beyond the margin of the print.
> > All nozzle checks, alignments, etc are good.  These are printed 
> > lines, not banding.  I am using UT2, but did see some lines like 
> > these recently when I had OEM inks in trying to clear a clog from 
> > hell.
> > I seem to recall reading that lines like this can be due to the 
> > failure of one of the boards and is the end of the line for the 
> > printer (ug!)  Does this sound like that problem.  Any hope??
> > (on to a 4000?)
> > Thanks to all.

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