I want to cut sheets from a roll of Epson Legacy Platine for printing in Epson 3880. I tried this before by using a roll of printing canvas. I attempted to flatten the paper by pulling out a length of rolled canvas and reverse curling the paper, rolling it up inside the canvas roll. I could never seem to get the leading edge to decurl completely. The result was abrasion at the leading and trailing edge during printing.
I recently discovered a commercial “D-Roller” to flatten prints from roll printers. It basically employs the same concept as reverse rolling it in a canvas roll. And it is $300 for a tube with a sheet of plastic or cloth attached.
I have tried wiping the non-coated side with a damp paper towel, together the paper fibers to relax. I am concerned about impacting the integrity of the coating and the archival quality of the paper. I used tap water, so minerals and chemicals are introduced.
If any member is cutting sheets from a roll and flattening them before printing, please share your method of flattening.