Igor, try this. -- Roger
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QuadR2880 Printing from Manual - Roll (Rear):
PRINTING WITH LETTER-SIZE PAPER
In the QuadR2880 Print/Page-Setup dialog, select Manage Custom Sizes, and create two new new papers:
a. For use when automatically centering images: Paper Size, 8.5 in Wide, 13.25 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.
b. For use when manually positioning images: Paper Size, 8.5 in Wide, 12 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.
1. To print with the image automatically centered, select 8.5x13.25 paper and check "Position, Center Image". If the image is taller than 10-1/2 inches, the printer will clip at bottom without displaying a warning.
2. To print manually positioning the image, select 8.5x12 paper. Un-check "Position, Center Image" and for Top insert 1.25, which will position the image 1/8" from the top of the page, or a larger number will move the image farther down on the page. If the "Top" number is too large, or if the image is taller than 10-1/2 inches, the program will display a clipping a warning.
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PRINTING WITH 11X17 PAPER
In the QuadR2880 Print/Page-Setup dialog, select Manage Custom Sizes, and create two new new papers:
a. For use when automatically centering images: Paper Size, 11 in Wide, 19.25 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.
b. For use when manually positioning images: Paper Size, 11 in Wide, 18 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.
1. To print with the image automatically centered, select 11x19.25 paper and check "Position, Center Image". If the image is taller than 16-1/2 inches, the printer will clip at bottom without displaying a warning.
2. To print manually positioning the image, select 11x18 paper. Un-check "Position, Center Image" and for Top insert 1.25, which will position the image 1/8" from the top of the page, or a larger number will move the image farther down on the page. If the "Top" number is too large, or if the image is taller than 16-1/2 inches, the program will display a clipping a warning.
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PRINTING WITH 13X19 PAPER
In the QuadR2880 Print/Page-Setup dialog, select Manage Custom Sizes, and create two new new papers:
a. For use when automatically centering images: Paper Size, 13 in Wide, 21.25 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.
b. For use when manually positioning images: Paper Size, 13 in Wide, 20 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.
1. To print with the image automatically centered, select 13x21.25 paper and check "Position, Center Image". If the image is taller than 18-1/2 inches, the printer will clip at bottom without displaying a warning.
2. To print manually positioning the image, select 13x20 paper. Un-check "Position, Center Image" and for Top insert 1.25, which will position the image 1/8" from the top of the page, or a larger number will move the image farther down on the page. If the "Top" number is too large, or if the image is taller than 18-1/2 inches, the program will display a clipping a warning.
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--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "igor_mountain" <igorkarpenko@...> wrote:
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> I'm trying to use QTR with Epson R2880 and I get a problem with QTR Placement controls when using
> Manual Roll (Rear) paper feed. Centered and Top controls don't have any affect on the
> printer, so it starts printing at the very top edge, sometimes even cutting off top of
> the image (depending on the image size).
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> The maximum image hight is about 7.5 inches that can be printed on 8.5x11 paper without
> being truncated (portret orientation). Even the Calibration Mode target used to determine
> ink crossover with Centered box checked prints about 0.5 inch from the top edge. I tried
> QTR with two different R2880s and got the same result.
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> When I use Sheet Feed as a Source in QTR and feed paper through the top of the printer feeder,
> then Placement seems to work without any problems. I'm using QTR on 32-bit Vista Home Premium.
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> Any suggestions?
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> Appreciate any comments,
> Igor
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