Re: [APML] Epson 1270 printer problem

["Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>]

Thanks Chuck.
I've tried cleaning a "spong" at the end of the print head train but it's no
help.
I think it will take a new printer head ($100 part plus $95 service)
Cheaper than a new one.........
Bobby

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Vaughn" <aa6g@aa6g.org>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] Epson 1270 printer problem


> Hi Bobby,
>
> On my Epson 820 head cleaning deposits ink into a little sponge and
> also into some nearby plastic parts. I have to clean this out after a
> few head cleanings. I had to clean up the printer assembly once when
> ink got everywhere. Maybe something like this is your problem.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Chuck
>
> ---------------------
>
> > Lately I have had some problems with my Epson 1270 printer.
> > Epson told me to take it to an Epson service center.
> > Here is the description of the problem I e-mailed to Epson:
> >
> > Ink (probably black) will drop upon the rollers of the printer as it
> > begins
> > to print a new page. These are tiny drops but still enough to make
> > problems.
> > This only occurs with A3 paper. It will then smear
> > (via the roller as it turns with the advancing paper) across some of
> > the
> > paper as it prints. It usually drops on the same roller (10th from
> > right)
> > but I have ocassionally seen it on the 12th from right. It happens on
> > different ink cartridges and only appears to drip just as the printer
> > starts.
> > Printer head cleaning (as many as 3 cycles) has not helped.
> >
> > Is there any experience out there for this particular problem?
> > Bobby Middleton
> >
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