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Mark Bridgett wrote:
Hi all, I have an Epson 3000 printer which doesn't seem to like some of the special inkjet paper I have. The paper is 190g/m2 but the printer spec says 90g/m2 is the limit. My question is - what effect would this have? The printer was printing OK, but recently has started printing only part of a page before ejecting the sheet of paper. As the paper costs 2 UK pounds per sheet and we have already spent 300 pounds on an Epson engineer who obviously hasn't fixed it the costs are escalating. I intend to go back to Epson but if they know the paper is 190g/m2 is this enough of an argument for them to say "that's what the problem is then". thanks a lot Mark You are putting a much heavier grade of paper through the printer than what Espon says is "official". In rough numbers, the paper you are putting through is twice as thick as was allowed. If I were Epson, I would claim that you abused the printer by excess thickness of paper and voided the warranty. Because, you did exceed the recommended paper thickness limits (weight and thickness are about the same, except for very porous paper where very porous paper of 90 gm/squaremeter can be thicker than a denser (less porous)100 gm/squaremeter paper. Jim Buch -- ................................ Keepsake gift for young girls. Unique and personal one-of-a-kind. Builds strong minds 12 ways. Guaranteed satisfaction - courteous money back - keep bonus gifts http://www.alicebook.com |
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What is the effect of Grammes per Square metre on a printer?
Mark Bridgett wrote:
Hi all, I have an Epson 3000 printer which doesn't seem to like some of the special inkjet paper I have. The paper is 190g/m2 but the printer spec says 90g/m2 is the limit. My question is - what effect would this have? The printer was printing OK, but recently has started printing only part of a page before ejecting the sheet of paper. As the paper costs 2 UK pounds per sheet and we have already spent 300 pounds on an Epson engineer who obviously hasn't fixed it the costs are escalating. I intend to go back to Epson but if they know the paper is 190g/m2 is this enough of an argument for them to say "that's what the problem is then". So, this paper is over twice as heavy (i.e., over twice as thick) as your printer is rated for. Perhaps this is causing errors in the 'feed' or 'transport' timing or whatever the system is called that carries the paper through the machine in the right way so that the ink sprays where it is supposed to. Maybe the machine ejects the page after only part of it is printed because the heavier weight of the paper slows the transit down, and the printer thinks it should have completed printing before it actually does? Wild conjecture. Have you tried using the recommended maximum 90g paper? Does that work properly? cheers, Henry |
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"Mark Bridgett" wrote in message
om... I have an Epson 3000 printer which doesn't seem to like some of the special inkjet paper I have. The paper is 190g/m2 but the printer spec says 90g/m2 is the limit. My question is - what effect would this have? The specification says paper from 45 to 90 g/m² is supported. For genuine EPSON paper and media the maximum weight is 194 g/m² (where compatible media is suitable) It's a similar story for other printers - the heavier weights are supported for Epson media only. My 1290 only supports up to 251gsm Epson paper (though the recommended Premium Glossy is 255gsm!). I would find some similar Epson media and hope that the fault can be demonstrated with that. John |
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On 27 Jun 2003 08:50:22 -0700, Mark Bridgett wrote:
= =I have an Epson 3000 printer which doesn't seem to like some of the =special inkjet paper I have. The paper is 190g/m2 but the printer =spec says 90g/m2 is the limit. My question is - what effect would =this have? Higher numbers mean thicker paper, whether grammes/sq m or lbs. Don'rt use paper that's thicker than the printer (or copier, etc) can handle. -- Wolf Kirchmeir If you didn't want to go to Chicago, why did you get on the train? (Garrison Keillor) |
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I just hadn't appreciated the
difference the paper would make. The slightly odd thing is that the printer did work absolutely fine for quite a while. Maybe as one of the responders says, it has pushed the rollers out of alignment or similar. Annoying after spending 2K on a printer that can't take InkJet paper! Still, live and learn I guess. thanks again Mark |
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