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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Conner999 on October 10, 2009, 10:48:58 am
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On the 4880. Still doing research, but had some questions for users if I could:
1. How good is the vacuum system at keeping paper flat and avoiding scratches on glossy papers like Harman Fb AL?
The manual indicates a choice of ejection method - including 'starwheel', which got my attention as have a 3800 that while wicked for matte, is just one of those copies, courtesy of the #$%^& pizza wheel system, that doesn't play well (scratches) with larger SG or G papers. Started out with just marking larger Harman Gloss, now IGFS as well - and I've tried EVERYTHING anyone has ever suggested on any forum -- from the obvious basics (platen, thickness, cleaning printer, drying time, etc) to wetting the back of the paper and back again - including the front sheet feed + backing method of Eric Chan's (which works about 75% of the time). My days of PW-based printers are OVER.
2. The auto sheet feeder - will it take up to 17x22, 13x19 or just letter? Will go to rolls, but will likely start out and focus heavily on sheet stock - at least for time being
3. Any other tidbits/praise/cautions people would like to share would be appreciated. Still have the 2x rebates on in Canada until end Oct, so would like to take advantage of it if a viable option.
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im still in learn mode but i already know the rear manual loading is annoying, i loaded 8.5x11 easily from the paper tray but didnt try other sizes.
the front loader is totally useless, i tried many times but i cant figure it
On the 4880. Still doing research, but had some questions for users if I could:
1. How good is the vacuum system at keeping paper flat and avoiding scratches on glossy papers like Harman Fb AL?
The manual indicates a choice of ejection method - including 'starwheel', which got my attention as have a 3800 that while wicked for matte, is just one of those copies, courtesy of the #$%^& pizza wheel system, that doesn't play well (scratches) with larger SG or G papers. Started out with just marking larger Harman Gloss, now IGFS as well - and I've tried EVERYTHING anyone has ever suggested on any forum -- from the obvious basics (platen, thickness, cleaning printer, drying time, etc) to wetting the back of the paper and back again - including the front sheet feed + backing method of Eric Chan's (which works about 75% of the time). My days of PW-based printers are OVER.
2. The auto sheet feeder - will it take up to 17x22, 13x19 or just letter? Will go to rolls, but will likely start out and focus heavily on sheet stock - at least for time being
3. Any other tidbits/praise/cautions people would like to share would be appreciated. Still have the 2x rebates on in Canada until end Oct, so would like to take advantage of it if a viable option.
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Erez?,
Looks like from manual that the tray will support up to 17x22. The front feed process does look a little convoluted.
Interesting on the rear feed - lot of error messages? My 3800 does the same - usually have to load paper 2-3 times.
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yes, seems like i have to "push" the paper down but i cant really control where is goes so i need to pull and push it again a few times . it keeps on saying insert deeply
i didnt try big papers in the trey yet, will try it now
Erez?,
Looks like from manual that the tray will support up to 17x22. The front feed process does look a little convoluted.
Interesting on the rear feed - lot of error messages? My 3800 does the same - usually have to load paper 2-3 times.