Epson R2400 & Hahanemühle P-Rag 308 gsm

[Sheetshooter]

I have been experiencing issues with this combination — paper not 'feeding' consistently and ink streaking in both the image area and the margins.

Well, I finally got through to the local Epson Meister and got an answer on these problems concerning the R2400 and Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm paper.

In his OFFICIAL explanation he said that the R2400 is made to take paper up to, and including, 260gsm only. Even in using the front feed slot for so-called 'heavyweight paper' there are issues. The thickness of the paper brings the surface too close to the print head which causes blocking and streaking.

Hope this sheds some light for others. Cheers,

[Nnnnsic]

So what's the R1800 take up to?

I'd be interested to see if the R1800 is identical in paper weight limitations because then... why is the R2400 considered the one to get if you print on art paper?

[Glen]

Leigh, I remember reading somewhere it was about the same. that is why I had problems with canvas

[Nnnnsic]

Which is what I expected and begs the question... if the R1800 has similar paper weight limitations, why is the R2400 considered the one for art paper is art paper is obviously heavier?

[Sheetshooter]

The recommendation of the voice on the phone was that for papers of that weight it was necessary to go to the 4800 or bigger.

I still like the idea of the R2400 because of the K3 inks and given that my primary concern is for B&W printing that is a factor that is foremost for me.

All of this is a suck-it-and-see, really. If I am happy with what inkjet can do with regard to my expectations then I would get a bigger machine and possibly use the Piezography K-7 set-up.

Cheers,