Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter, I use some heavy weight Epson letter-size paper, which also suggest using the card that comes in the paper pack. I think I learned that from instuctions on the paper package, not the printer manual. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Cheyne" <geordiepete211 at yahoo.co.uk> To: <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 3:26 AM Subject: [Leica] Finally,I solved the mysterious Epson postcard print feed problem! >A couple of years ago, I posted about a problem with my Epson R2200 not >feeding postcard and similar small sized papers. All other sizes up to A3+ >were fine. Colours were fine, only this odd problem. I really felt the >printer was fine, but needed this one thing fixed. Rabs suggested I buy a >new printer. I didn't do that right away, knowing there was just some >piece of knowledge I needed but couldn't find. Eventually, this year, I >bought an R2880 and gave the R2200 to a friend, who loves it, as I did. >But then even my R2880 had the same problem feeding small size papers. >Just as I suspected all along, it must be some piece of knowledge I was >missing. > > Recently my wife wanted to print Christmas and New Year cards, so I > installed the Japanese driver on her PC for her to use the R2880. On > reading all the packaging that came in Japanese (my reading ability is > only basic), she immediately learned that the thick piece of card that > comes at the back of every pack of small photo papers must be inserted > behind the papers placed in the printer, or they will likely not load. I > wish I knew that a couple of years ago! > > Better late than never, > > Peter Cheyne > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >