Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "how786" <how786@...> wrote:
>
>   I'll share my own experiences with Hahenmule Photo Rag here. 
> I realize that I am in the minority with my problem.
> 
> A week ago I sold Hahnemule Photo Rag in 2 sizes at well below my
> cost. The reason was that HPR is the only paper (I was using 308) that
> persisitently and mysteriously caused my printers loading problems.
> I suspect that particles were coming off the paper and coating the
> loading mechanism of my 2200 and 2400. (I'm using the 2200 for BO)
> The issue happened with regularity. And, there are some very nice
> options so I finally decided to ditch the paper, selling my 2 unopened
> boxes. In truth, I prefer the look of some of the other papers.
> (Innova Smooth, Merlin 2, Kayenta, VFA etc) None of the latter ever
> give me loading difficulties.
>  I realize that I am in the minority with these negative experiences.
> HPR seems to be a very popular paper. But, if there is just one person
> with a similar problem, perhaps they will know they're not alone.
> 
> Respectfully,
> Howard
SNIP

Howard:
It's not that uncomon for the feed rollers on Epson printers to get "glazed" from the inkjet 
receptor coating. Large Format printers don't have this problem because they don't have 
an automatic feed system like the desktop printers. 

At one time, there was available for purchase, cleaning sheets that would help remove the 
glaze, but I don't think these are available any more. If you can access the feed rollers, try 
cleaning with Q-tip and alcohol.

Of course, some papers cause this problem more than others!

John Nollendorfs