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List:       gimp-print-devel
Subject:    Re: [Gimp-print-devel] Support for north American Epson Ecotank printers
From:       Robert Krawitz <rlk () alum ! mit ! edu>
Date:       2018-03-01 2:06:11
Message-ID: 20180301020611.DEFDB141AFC () localhost
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On Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:08:33 -0600, Alex G wrote:
> On 02/28/2018 07:03 AM, Robert Krawitz wrote:
> > On Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:59:46 -0600, Alex G wrote:
> > > I have been trying several variations of remote/init sequence and the likes, \
> > > and I seem to be getting consistent results (AKA empty paper spat out). Is \
> > > there some better method to crack this than blind trial and error?
> > 
> > This usually means you're using parameters incompatible with the
> > printer (usually wrong nozzle spacing or number of nozzles in the
> > corresponding commands).  I don't know what you're trying in terms of
> > the base printer you're using or anything, so it's hard for me to
> > comment.
> 
> I think I tried L120, and some other Stylus models with CMYK inks.
> 
> > Printing a test page from the printer's front panel will usually
> > reveal how many nozzles there are and their spacing.
> 
> K: 400 nozzles over 1.3 in
> CMY: 128 nozzles over 0.42 in
> 
> You're right about the 300 dpi spacing.

It's good to know those specs, at least.
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