DSF

Hi all,
I have a rush job on this weekend and my printer is playing up i use an
Epsom 1290 with artanium bulk ink system and inks and true pix paper.
I was experiencing a problem printing in black with text not being sharp and has suddenly started to be smeary or ghostly around the edges like the ink is being spread out somehow.
i purchased a new bottle of black ink to top up system as it was running low and keep pressure in lines.
It seemed to clear it but today i have gone to print a job out and its back any ideas why
I have done the nozzle check etc and all seems OK just this blurryness on the black

can you check normal paper? general use one.

Thanks for contacting I gave up in the end and purchased a new Epson 1400. I was trying to save a bit of money on the bulk ink system and ordered an empty one from a company on ebay sunday night as they are not far from where i live about 30 miles. I thought i can transfer my inks from my old system. And bugger me it hasnt arrived, tomorrow is my last day or i loose the job. It's for valentine samples for selfridges!
so fingers crossed for tomorrow

Where you located Nigel?

Brighton

Bit to far from Wales!

Good luck.

cheers

you should say you have a dead line! i am sure me or somone else would print few pages for you. so you can press your samples and get this job.

Are you trying to print black-ink only when you get this "spraying" issue?

My 1400 has issues printing black-ink only (greyscale) - probably because it's a bit old now - but if I don't check that box, it comes out acceptable. You lose a true neutral greyscale but you may find it'll get you out of a fix.

Also, with your existing 1290, try turning off anything that makes it print quickly. Turn off "high speed" printing, and set it to print at the highest quality setting you can - anything to slow it down and let it spend its time on the printing.

You may find it helps.

Other than that, I can only wish you luck that your new system arrives in time.

Maybe a bit late, but I am only in Bognor Regis if you get stuck and need something printed.

PM if necessary



Regards


Dave