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Re: 3800 Ticking Noise

2007-10-24 by pglombick

> > I just set up a new Epson pro 3800 printer and it works great 
EXCEPT  
> > it makes this somewhat annoying TICK sound each time the head 
makes a  
> > pass. Kind of like being in a room with a clock that has a loud 
sweep  
> > second hand. My trusty R2400 was much quieter.
> > 
> > Does anyone else out there with a 3800 have this sound issue?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > -Jeff
> >
>

Jeff:

I have this exact problem, except on a used R2200 I bought for K7 
inks. It drives me crazy when I am in the room. I have stared at the 
moving print head for a long timeto try to determine the problem. As 
it does not seem to affect the print quality (as far as I can tell) 
and no obstruction seems to be present, I think it occurs internally 
behind where I can see and may have something to do with the gears 
and mechanism that drive the head. I would love to pull the printer 
apart and have a look.

Paul G.

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