So far no luck. Epson technical support walked me through setting the
Epson print driver to thick paper, but I'm not sure if that matters
using QTR to print. Here is a pic of a print in progress that shows
exactly where the damage is occurring during the printing process.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61450946@N04/5594387838/in/photostream/
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/61450946@N04/5594387838/in/photostream/>
--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Christopher" <millsmobile1@...>
wrote:
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> 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/>
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> Chris
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> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Michael King drmrking@ wrote:
> >
> > 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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