Digital BW, The Print

Andrew,

Thanks for the info.
Still have two questions though.
1. Won't selecting a different paper produce an incorrect profile?
2. I did follow the procedure in the manual for front loading yet I did
repeatedly ended up with a crumpled mess.

Thanks

On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM, Andrew Darlow <ad@...> wrote:

>
>
> Hi mediaworks2003:
>
> Since Epson Velvet is not a very thick paper. I recommend using the regular
> top feed slot-just choose a Premium Matte Paper from the options in the
> driver. I explain how to do that, with a screen shot in this review of the
> 3880 (look for the first screen shot to find the info fast):
>
>
> http://imagingbuffet.com/2010/09/24/hands-on-review-epson-stylus-pro-3880-inkjet-printer/
> or
> http://tinyurl.com/4l7vcmv
>
> The front feed is for much thicker materials, and I recommend following the
> info in the manual to make it work properly. Below is a link to the manual
> in PDF form (the info is on page 40).
>
> http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pro38_/pro38_gd.pdf
>
> You can use a thick board as a "sled" for a thinner paper, but it is not
> worth the effort in my opinion.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Andrew
>
>
> On Jan 12, 2011, at 2:52 PM, mediaworks2003 wrote:
>
> > Wanted to do a nice B&W but on my 3800 = Tried loading Epson Velvet from
> the rear slot. Was a real pain. Took numerous tries. Decided to use front
> loader. Pulled paper in ok but when it fed it back the paper ran into the
> back of the front loader and was all crumpled up. What did I do wrong? Are
> you suppose to push the front loader back in once it is fed through to the
> back. Thanks
> >
>
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