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New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

2015-02-02 by asharpe@...

Hi folks,

I've just converted my 1430 into a BO printer, the same way I did my 1400.
I'm using QTR to drive it. On a tiny 4"x6" test print, the microbanding
starts nearly an inch from the edge. On the 1400, almost a full bleed of
the 4x6 print would work. I haven't tried a larger print, but on the 1400,
I certainly got some microbanding if I came closer to the edge than 1/2"
on a 13x19 print, but not on the smaller ones.

Has anyone else encountered more microbanding on a 1430 than a 1400 using
a BO workflow?

Andrew

Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

2015-02-03 by homershannon@...

I have both a 1400 and a 1430. The 1400 is my B&W printer, the 1430 is for color. I don’t see any difference between them in terms of microbanding – both will exhibit it from time to time. I used to think that doing a head alignment helped to resolve the problem, but I’m not so convinced anymore. I do think that turning off ‘high-speed printing’ does help. Sometimes I will get microbanding in my test prints (quarter page with high-speed on) but the final prints are fine.


Also on the 1430, I have problems with the printer thinking the cartridges (MIS later generation) are empty when they are not. The solution is to hit the 'drop' button, which will park the heads, remove the offending cartridge and rotate around once on twice on the long axis, then replace it. The printer will do a head cleaning and pick up right were it left off without any damage to the print. Frequently, however, once this happens to one cartridge, it seems like it will happen to one or two more before settling back into normal operation. This has never happened with the 1400, which uses the older MIS cartridges.

RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

2015-02-03 by Elliot Puritz

Might I ask where the "drop button" is?  Thanks.
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Subject: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

I have both a 1400 and a 1430. The 1400 is my B&W printer, the 1430 is for color. I don’t see any difference between them in terms of microbanding – both will exhibit it from time to time. I used to think that doing a head alignment helped to resolve the problem, but I’m not so convinced anymore. I do think that turning off ‘high-speed printing’ does help. Sometimes I will get microbanding in my test prints (quarter page with high-speed on) but the final prints are fine.

 

Also on the 1430, I have problems with the printer thinking the cartridges (MIS later generation) are empty when they are not. The solution is to hit the 'drop' button, which will park the heads, remove the offending cartridge and rotate around once on twice on the long axis, then replace it. The printer will do a head cleaning and pick up right were it left off without any damage to the print. Frequently, however, once this happens to one cartridge, it seems like it will happen to one or two more before settling back into normal operation. This has never happened with the 1400, which uses the older MIS cartridges.

RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

2015-02-03 by Tom Maugham

He means the ink button which on the 1430 is the right most button with the symbol of an ink drop on it....
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Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

Might I ask where the "drop button" is?  Thanks.

 

From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:10 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

I have both a 1400 and a 1430. The 1400 is my B&W printer, the 1430 is for color. I don’t see any difference between them in terms of microbanding – both will exhibit it from time to time. I used to think that doing a head alignment helped to resolve the problem, but I’m not so convinced anymore. I do think that turning off ‘high-speed printing’ does help. Sometimes I will get microbanding in my test prints (quarter page with high-speed on) but the final prints are fine.

 

Also on the 1430, I have problems with the printer thinking the cartridges (MIS later generation) are empty when they are not. The solution is to hit the 'drop' button, which will park the heads, remove the offending cartridge and rotate around once on twice on the long axis, then replace it. The printer will do a head cleaning and pick up right were it left off without any damage to the print. Frequently, however, once this happens to one cartridge, it seems like it will happen to one or two more before settling back into normal operation. This has never happened with the 1400, which uses the older MIS cartridges.

RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

2015-02-03 by Edward Wiseman

I think he means the” Ink drop ICON button on the top right of your Printer”
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Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

Might I ask where the "drop button" is?  Thanks.

 

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Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:10 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com> 
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

I have both a 1400 and a 1430. The 1400 is my B&W printer, the 1430 is for color. I don’t see any difference between them in terms of microbanding – both will exhibit it from time to time. I used to think that doing a head alignment helped to resolve the problem, but I’m not so convinced anymore. I do think that turning off ‘high-speed printing’ does help. Sometimes I will get microbanding in my test prints (quarter page with high-speed on) but the final prints are fine.

 

Also on the 1430, I have problems with the printer thinking the cartridges (MIS later generation) are empty when they are not. The solution is to hit the 'drop' button, which will park the heads, remove the offending cartridge and rotate around once on twice on the long axis, then replace it. The printer will do a head cleaning and pick up right were it left off without any damage to the print. Frequently, however, once this happens to one cartridge, it seems like it will happen to one or two more before settling back into normal operation. This has never happened with the 1400, which uses the older MIS cartridges.

RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

2015-02-03 by Elliot Puritz

Ah….I thought it was some button that I was not seeing.

 

Thanks.

 

I failed to read the original post correctly….my error.

 

Elliot
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Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:39 AM
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Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

He means the ink button which on the 1430 is the right most button with the symbol of an ink drop on it....

 

From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:32 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

Might I ask where the "drop button" is?  Thanks.

 

From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 10:10 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: New 1430 microbanding far more than an old 1400

 

  

I have both a 1400 and a 1430. The 1400 is my B&W printer, the 1430 is for color. I don’t see any difference between them in terms of microbanding – both will exhibit it from time to time. I used to think that doing a head alignment helped to resolve the problem, but I’m not so convinced anymore. I do think that turning off ‘high-speed printing’ does help. Sometimes I will get microbanding in my test prints (quarter page with high-speed on) but the final prints are fine.

 

Also on the 1430, I have problems with the printer thinking the cartridges (MIS later generation) are empty when they are not. The solution is to hit the 'drop' button, which will park the heads, remove the offending cartridge and rotate around once on twice on the long axis, then replace it. The printer will do a head cleaning and pick up right were it left off without any damage to the print. Frequently, however, once this happens to one cartridge, it seems like it will happen to one or two more before settling back into normal operation. This has never happened with the 1400, which uses the older MIS cartridges.

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