Re: [APML] Epson 1270 printer problem

["Jim Janusz" <jjanusz@dc.rr.com>]

Cheaper, yes, but the new ones (1280) have better archival ink qualities and
will print borderless.

Just a thought Bobby.

Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bobby Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] Epson 1270 printer problem


> 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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