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2009-04-14 by hp9180profile
I have heard this program mentioned on this board as being able to cure banding when using MIS inks in an R1800. Can someone tell me what this program is? Is it part of the Epson driver or is it a seperate application? If the latter where does one get this software from? Thanks and regards Alistair
2009-04-14 by Ken Alexander
Hi Alistair, I got it here: http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml Haven't tried it yet so I can't report on it. It's a few years old, but these do appear to be the people who wrote it. If anyone knows better then please jump in. Regards, Ken --- On Tue, 4/14/09, hp9180profile <owens@...> wrote:
> From: hp9180profile <owens@...> > Subject: [Digital BW] Epson service adjustment program R1800 banding cure > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com > Received: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 4:45 PM > I have heard this program mentioned on this board as being > able to cure banding when using MIS inks in an R1800. > > Can someone tell me what this program is? Is it part of the > Epson driver or is it a seperate application? If the latter > where does one get this software from? > > Thanks and regards > > Alistair > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and > other resources as they are often being updated. > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or > you wish to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership > preferences by visiting this same page. > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier > messages to keep them short. > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal > attacks or flames. Hostile, aggressive or argumentative > users may be removed from the membership without notice. > - Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of > digital B&W printing. Users who persistently make > off-topic posts may be removed from the membership. > - By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group > rules and guidelines, and to abide by the actions and > decisions of the group Owner and Moderators. See “Group > Topic, Rules and Guidelines” in the Files section: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/ > > BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL > BW, THE PRINT YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND > AGREE THAT THE “OWNER” AND “MODERATORS” OF DIGITAL > BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY > DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR > EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR > LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE > LOSSES (EVEN IF THE “OWNER” AND “MODERATORS” OF > DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE > POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR > THE INABILITY TO USE THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; > (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR > TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY > THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; OR > (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT > YAHOO GROUP. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > (Yahoo! ID required) > > > mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > >
2009-04-14 by Roger
It's not SSC. That's a useful app but doesn't do anything about banding. The Epson service adjustment utility is made by Epson for Epson techs when they fix and reassemble a printer. You can run through various adjustment routines in order (i.e. select replace print head and it leads you through the steps) or a la carte. You can use the in-program help to assist you in figuring out how each of the steps works. It says use photo quality paper but I haven't had issues using plain paper (looks visually identical). Roger --- In Digital BlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Ken Alexander <k.alexander@...> wrote:
> > > Hi Alistair, > > I got it here: > > http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml > > Haven't tried it yet so I can't report on it. It's a few years old, but these do appear to be the people who wrote it. If anyone knows better then please jump in. > > Regards, > > Ken > > > --- On Tue, 4/14/09, hp9180profile <owens@...> wrote: > > > From: hp9180profile <owens@...> > > Subject: [Digital BW] Epson service adjustment program R1800 banding cure > > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com > > Received: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 4:45 PM > > I have heard this program mentioned on this board as being > > able to cure banding when using MIS inks in an R1800. > > > > Can someone tell me what this program is? Is it part of the > > Epson driver or is it a seperate application? If the latter > > where does one get this software from? > > > > Thanks and regards > > > > Alistair > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and > > other resources as they are often being updated. > > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > > > If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or > > you wish to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership > > preferences by visiting this same page. > > > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier > > messages to keep them short. > > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal > > attacks or flames. Hostile, aggressive or argumentative > > users may be removed from the membership without notice. > > - Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of > > digital B&W printing. Users who persistently make > > off-topic posts may be removed from the membership. > > - By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group > > rules and guidelines, and to abide by the actions and > > decisions of the group Owner and Moderators. See âGroup > > Topic, Rules and Guidelinesâ in the Files section: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/ > > > > BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL > > BW, THE PRINT YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND > > AGREE THAT THE âOWNERâ AND âMODERATORSâ OF DIGITAL > > BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY > > DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR > > EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR > > LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE > > LOSSES (EVEN IF THE âOWNERâ AND âMODERATORSâ OF > > DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE > > POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR > > THE INABILITY TO USE THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; > > (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR > > TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY > > THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; OR > > (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT > > YAHOO GROUP. > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > (Yahoo! ID required) > > > > > > mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > > > >
2009-04-15 by hp9180profile
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger" <rsmith02@...> wrote: > The Epson service adjustment utility is made by Epson for Epson techs when they fix and reassemble a printer. You can run through various adjustment routines in order (i.e. select replace print head and it leads you through the steps) or a la carte. > > You can use the in-program help to assist you in figuring out how each of the steps works. > > It says use photo quality paper but I haven't had issues using plain paper (looks visually identical). > > Roger > Thanks for the response Roger. Sounds like it is a useful program. Where does one find it? I have had a good look on the Epson site but can only download one for the 4000 and only a waste-ink counter resetter for the R1800. Is there another source you can point me too? If this can properly clear up banding on the R1800 then it will make it a much more versatile device. As it is, banding necessitates 3 channels for smooth BO printing, somewhat voiding the advantage of 8 ink positions. regards Alistair
2009-04-15 by hp9180profile
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hp9180profile" <owens@...> wrote: > > > Thanks for the response Roger. Sounds like it is a useful program. Where does one find it? I have had a good look on the Epson site but can only download one for the 4000 and only a waste-ink counter resetter for the R1800. Is there another source you can point me too? > > If this can properly clear up banding on the R1800 then it will make it a much more versatile device. As it is, banding necessitates 3 channels for smooth BO printing, somewhat voiding the advantage of 8 ink positions. > > regards > > Alistair > Might have spoken too soon. Found this: http://www.mediafire.com/?22r33mltnfh . Does this look like the correct software? It installs OK and will run on Vista x64 in XP compatibility mode and there does not appear to be any malware associated with the code. Looks like it is intended for use after reinstallation or replacement of major components. It is kind of like the Epson Printer Service Utility 2 that I downloaded from the Epson site for the 4000 but a bit more primitive looking. It is version 1.1 rather than 2.0 which may explain things. Two modes are supported; sequential and random adjustment. Sequential allows screwing around with: -Main Board -PS Board -CR Motor -Eject Frame Assy -Printer Mechanism -PF Motor -Waste Ink Pad -Front Eject Roller -PF Roller Shaft -Printhead -CR Shaft/CR Unit -Ink Mark Sensor/PW Sensor -ASF Assy Random allows adjustment of: -EEPROM data copy -Destination setting -Initialise PF deterioration offset -Disenable PF deterioration offset -Input Head ID -Head Angular Adjustment -Ink Mark sensor adjustment and check -Initialise PF deterioration offset -Auto Bi-d adjustment -Manual Bi-d adjustment -PW adjustment -First dot position adjustment -PF adjustment -CR motor heat protection control plus a series of maintenance, check patterns and read functions. So Roger have you or anyone on the forum used this app and if so what should be adjusted to address banding? I am familiar with some of these components but not all and do not want to reduce an R1800 to scrap trying to work it out (but may have to in the interests of knowledge!). Many thanks Alistair
2009-04-15 by Roger
That sounds like the program. I think I told it I replaced the head and then walked through the steps. With each step you can click on the help icon and it will explain how to do the step (be warned, you need a metric ruler for one). It also has a 'read' feature which will tell you the values currently in your printer before you input new ones. Write it down in case you screw up. As I recall, PF, PW, first dot, Bi-D and first angular are the important ones. Start by printing all the test patterns as they will show you how your printer is working for each adjustment (and will give you a before to compare your adjustments to). Good luck, Roger --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hp9180profile" <owens@...> wrote:
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "hp9180profile" <owens@> wrote: > > > > > > > Thanks for the response Roger. Sounds like it is a useful program. Where does one find it? I have had a good look on the Epson site but can only download one for the 4000 and only a waste-ink counter resetter for the R1800. Is there another source you can point me too? > > > > If this can properly clear up banding on the R1800 then it will make it a much more versatile device. As it is, banding necessitates 3 channels for smooth BO printing, somewhat voiding the advantage of 8 ink positions. > > > > regards > > > > Alistair > > > > Might have spoken too soon. Found this: http://www.mediafire.com/?22r33mltnfh . > > Does this look like the correct software? It installs OK and will run on Vista x64 in XP compatibility mode and there does not appear to be any malware associated with the code. Looks like it is intended for use after reinstallation or replacement of major components. It is kind of like the Epson Printer Service Utility 2 that I downloaded from the Epson site for the 4000 but a bit more primitive looking. It is version 1.1 rather than 2.0 which may explain things. Two modes are supported; sequential and random adjustment. > > Sequential allows screwing around with: > -Main Board > -PS Board > -CR Motor > -Eject Frame Assy > -Printer Mechanism > -PF Motor > -Waste Ink Pad > -Front Eject Roller > -PF Roller Shaft > -Printhead > -CR Shaft/CR Unit > -Ink Mark Sensor/PW Sensor > -ASF Assy > > Random allows adjustment of: > -EEPROM data copy > -Destination setting > -Initialise PF deterioration offset > -Disenable PF deterioration offset > -Input Head ID > -Head Angular Adjustment > -Ink Mark sensor adjustment and check > -Initialise PF deterioration offset > -Auto Bi-d adjustment > -Manual Bi-d adjustment > -PW adjustment > -First dot position adjustment > -PF adjustment > -CR motor heat protection control > > plus a series of maintenance, check patterns and read functions. > > So Roger have you or anyone on the forum used this app and if so what should be adjusted to address banding? I am familiar with some of these components but not all and do not want to reduce an R1800 to scrap trying to work it out (but may have to in the interests of knowledge!). > > Many thanks > > Alistair >
2009-04-15 by hp9180profile
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger" <rsmith02@...> wrote: > > That sounds like the program. > > I think I told it I replaced the head and then walked through the steps. With each step you can click on the help icon and it will explain how to do the step (be warned, you need a metric ruler for one). It also has a 'read' feature which will tell you the values currently in your printer before you input new ones. Write it down in case you screw up. > > As I recall, PF, PW, first dot, Bi-D and first angular are the important ones. > > Start by printing all the test patterns as they will show you how your printer is working for each adjustment (and will give you a before to compare your adjustments to). > > Good luck, > Roger > > Thanks Roger, I will give it a go. Unfortunately the Help function does not work on Vista so I may need to come back to you to clarify a point or two. regards Alistair
2009-04-15 by RobLee
how do you d/l it? --- On Wed, 4/15/09, hp9180profile <owens@...> wrote:
From: hp9180profile <owens@...>
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Epson service adjustment program R1800 banding cure
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:40 AM
--- In DigitalBlackandWhit eThePrint@ yahoogroups. com, "hp9180profile" <owens@...> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for the response Roger. Sounds like it is a useful program. Where does one find it? I have had a good look on the Epson site but can only download one for the 4000 and only a waste-ink counter resetter for the R1800. Is there another source you can point me too?
>
> If this can properly clear up banding on the R1800 then it will make it a much more versatile device. As it is, banding necessitates 3 channels for smooth BO printing, somewhat voiding the advantage of 8 ink positions.
>
> regards
>
> Alistair
>
Might have spoken too soon. Found this: http://www.mediafir e.com/?22r33mltn fh .
Does this look like the correct software? It installs OK and will run on Vista x64 in XP compatibility mode and there does not appear to be any malware associated with the code. Looks like it is intended for use after reinstallation or replacement of major components. It is kind of like the Epson Printer Service Utility 2 that I downloaded from the Epson site for the 4000 but a bit more primitive looking. It is version 1.1 rather than 2.0 which may explain things. Two modes are supported; sequential and random adjustment.
Sequential allows screwing around with:
-Main Board
-PS Board
-CR Motor
-Eject Frame Assy
-Printer Mechanism
-PF Motor
-Waste Ink Pad
-Front Eject Roller
-PF Roller Shaft
-Printhead
-CR Shaft/CR Unit
-Ink Mark Sensor/PW Sensor
-ASF Assy
Random allows adjustment of:
-EEPROM data copy
-Destination setting
-Initialise PF deterioration offset
-Disenable PF deterioration offset
-Input Head ID
-Head Angular Adjustment
-Ink Mark sensor adjustment and check
-Initialise PF deterioration offset
-Auto Bi-d adjustment
-Manual Bi-d adjustment
-PW adjustment
-First dot position adjustment
-PF adjustment
-CR motor heat protection control
plus a series of maintenance, check patterns and read functions.
So Roger have you or anyone on the forum used this app and if so what should be adjusted to address banding? I am familiar with some of these components but not all and do not want to reduce an R1800 to scrap trying to work it out (but may have to in the interests of knowledge!).
Many thanks
Alistair
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]2009-04-15 by hp9180profile
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, RobLee <roblee007@...> wrote: > > how do you d/l it? > > The link is being butchered by the posting process but here is the body of it: mediafire.com/?22r33mltnfh You need to put http://www. in front of this Does that work? Alistair