Digital BW, The Print

My 1400 was acting up today: the paper shot right through without printing. I tried my old trick, cleaning the large thick input roller with a QTrip and distilled water but that didn't work. I finally ended up cleaning the roller using the QTrip with alcohol and then all was fine.

I was reluctant to use alcohol because I'd heard that was not good for the rubber. Any truth to that?

Another factor may have been the paper. I normally use PremierArt Fine Art 205 in 8 1/2 x 11, but this time I was using Red River Aurora in 4x6.

TIA,

Paul

PS: My inkset is Eb6.

Thanks, Seth, but I'm a little reluctant to use that... might be too sticky and get on the print.

Michael: I got one of those Bender paddles (actually the one I found was made by Hyde) at a local paint store and it works quite well. Thanks for the tip! I also tried a narrow version of one of those foam paint brushes..

I tried some of those sheets, they weren't made by Epson, they were the house brand at Office Max or Depot, I forget which. Sorta pricey though and they don't last very long.

But to both of you, don't take my comments as ingratitude, I do thank you for taking the time to make some suggestions!

Regards,

Paul