QTR-Quadtone RIP

Mike,

Here is a close up of the damage.  Jon confirmed that this is caused by
print head strike and wanted to know if there was a platen gap
adjustment on this printer.  Most of my searching returns results for
the pro level printers, not the R1900.

closeup <http://www.flickr.com/photos/61450946@N04/5593032143/>



Chris


--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Michael King <drmrking@...> wrote:
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> Chris,
>
> I run a couple of 1900s and mainly use the rear manual feed and never
seen
> anything like this.
> Can you post a large image of the damaged area.
> Does this happen if you use the sheet feed?
>
> Is the paper warped in some way so the head can strike it?
>
> Mike
>
>
> On 5 April 2011 20:50, Christopher millsmobile1@... wrote:
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> > I am having issues with the rear manual feed on my new Epson R1900.
I
> > don't have the centering or feeding issues as other have
experienced.
> > What is happening is part of the print is being damaged during
printing.
> > It looks like part of the print head is scraping off part of the
paper
> > surface. This is happening after the ink is laid and leaves closely
> > spaced white lines about 1/2" long that form three parallel streaks
down
> > the length of the paper. I have selected 13x19 as the size, rear
roll
> > (manual) as the source, and glossy for the type of paper. I would
> > just stick to the sheet feeder, but it is inconsistent and the cork
> > roller leaves a mark on my prints. Any help would be appreciated,
> > Thanks!
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/61450946@N04/5592668951/
> > <http://www.flickr.com/photos/61450946@N04/5592668951/>
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