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Conner999

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« on: October 10, 2009, 10:48:58 am »


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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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2009, 11:35:19 am »

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

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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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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2009, 02:03:15 pm »

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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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2009, 04:57:44 pm »

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
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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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