Epson 4880 high-tension spindle

[dmammana]

I just got the high-tension spindle for the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 and it looks identical to the normal-tension spindle.  The only difference is that there's a 12" x 2" piece of malleable plastic that is included, but I have no idea what this is for.

Two questions:  

1)  What does one do with this plastic piece to make it a high-tension spindle?
2)  If the plastic is the only difference, why did I need to spend $85 for the a new spindle instead of just the plastic?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Dennis

[mmurph]

The plastic sounds like a wrap for the paper. I have a number of those, got one with each spindle, they keep the paper from unwinding.

I also got some black plastic pieces - not the pieces for the 3" paper, curved like a ramp, about 3" long - not sure what those are for.  

I *assume* that the spindle has the extra tension built in? Never bought one, my vendor told me not to bother.  

Not sure if they help or are needed. I have heard that paper feed can cause micro-banding, so they may help.

[dmammana]

Well this isn't long enough to wrap around the paper and if it did would likely scratch the surface as the paper turns under it.  I suspect it's supposed to go on the spindle itself somehow; it seems like it might go inside the paper tube somehow to put tension on it, but I can't for the life of me figure it out.

I don't know how the spindle could have the tension built in since it's a solid piece with no moving parts.  Obviously I'm missing something critical here!

--D.

The plastic sounds like a wrap for the paper. I have a number of those, got one with each spindle, they keep the paper from unwinding.

I also got some black plastic pieces - not the pieces for the 3" paper, curved like a ramp, about 3" long - not sure what those are for.   

I *assume* that the spindle has the extra tension built in? Never bought one, my vendor told me not to bother. 

Not sure if they help or are needed. I have heard that paper feed can cause micro-banding, so they may help.
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[Nill Toulme]

What is a high tension spindle supposed to do for us?

Nill
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[dmammana]

For certain types of paper it's supposed to keep the paper from flopping around in the printer I guess.  Here's the response I got from Epson:

"The spindles look exactly alike, however, the internal spring has more tension to keep the paper from feeding more. If you look at the end of the spindle that has the black end, turn the black knob at the end of both to see the difference.

As far as the other piece you received, this is a roll paper holder to use instead of tape for a roll you are not using that is not in the printer."

What is a high tension spindle supposed to do for us?

Nill
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