SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 23, 2015 So, I'm going crazy here..... So i have a roll of 13 inch Waterproof Film Positives And I cut it into 13x? how big my image is i need to print But my Epson 1430 it takes some times like 5-10 try's to get my printer to feed it in properly... and even i have to send the print a few times to the printer! .. well this is annoying. Do i really need http://www.screenprinting.com/the-ditto-auto-sheet-film-feeder-13#.VimkYytNj5x $100 product to make it work every time??? is there something simpler i could do? I'm looking for help !!! Before i pull all the my hair out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twicoin 2 Posted October 23, 2015 I have a 1430 and print to inkjet transparencies and waterproof film all the time for creating washout sand blast mask. Same as for screen printing. I don't usually put more that one in as they stick together. Looks like the item your showing is just a page separator. If you need to print multiples and walk away that my be your only option but if you can just feed each sheet I would say you don't need that. You may be having issues if the page is from a roll and curled missing the sensor? Epson will tell you it isn't compatible with transparencies so they won't be much help calling them. I have printed hundreds of transparencies so I know it can be done. I would try flattening a piece out first and see if that helps. If not, try a flat sheet not off of a roll. Will it print to a full 13 x sheet no problems? I have found the paper sensors to be pretty sensitive on this printer. If all else fails, the film I usually use has a 3/8 white strip at the top. I peel it off if I need the full page but most of the time it stays. The strip is there to trick a sensor into thinking its paper and not a clear sheet. You could try a strip of tape but I would try that only as a last resort since it may get stuck in the rollers. I have never tried it but have read others doing so with success. If none of those help then sorry. I got nothing else. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 23, 2015 I have a 1430 and print to inkjet transparencies and waterproof film all the time for creating washout sand blast mask. Same as for screen printing. I don't usually put more that one in as they stick together. Looks like the item your showing is just a page separator. If you need to print multiples and walk away that my be your only option but if you can just feed each sheet I would say you don't need that. You may be having issues if the page is from a roll and curled missing the sensor? Epson will tell you it isn't compatible with transparencies so they won't be much help calling them. I have printed hundreds of transparencies so I know it can be done. I would try flattening a piece out first and see if that helps. If not, try a flat sheet not off of a roll. Will it print to a full 13 x sheet no problems? I have found the paper sensors to be pretty sensitive on this printer. If all else fails, the film I usually use has a 3/8 white strip at the top. I peel it off if I need the full page but most of the time it stays. The strip is there to trick a sensor into thinking its paper and not a clear sheet. You could try a strip of tape but I would try that only as a last resort since it may get stuck in the rollers. I have never tried it but have read others doing so with success. If none of those help then sorry. I got nothing else. Good luck Yep, I cut it off of a roll 13x100 roll.. It does 13x19 paper just fine! I like the tape idea! i might try that i was thinking i might have to buy the 13x19 single sheets but it's better to use it off the roll cause i'm not sure how big i need it every time! thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 23, 2015 That's funny cause my cheap 7510 reads the sheet every time. Never had a feed through without printing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 23, 2015 That's funny cause my cheap 7510 reads the sheet every time. Never had a feed through without printing. well aren't you special ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 25, 2015 well aren't you special ! That's what my momma says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 30, 2015 I have a 1430 and print to inkjet transparencies and waterproof film all the time for creating washout sand blast mask. Same as for screen printing. I don't usually put more that one in as they stick together. Looks like the item your showing is just a page separator. If you need to print multiples and walk away that my be your only option but if you can just feed each sheet I would say you don't need that. You may be having issues if the page is from a roll and curled missing the sensor? Epson will tell you it isn't compatible with transparencies so they won't be much help calling them. I have printed hundreds of transparencies so I know it can be done. I would try flattening a piece out first and see if that helps. If not, try a flat sheet not off of a roll. Will it print to a full 13 x sheet no problems? I have found the paper sensors to be pretty sensitive on this printer. If all else fails, the film I usually use has a 3/8 white strip at the top. I peel it off if I need the full page but most of the time it stays. The strip is there to trick a sensor into thinking its paper and not a clear sheet. You could try a strip of tape but I would try that only as a last resort since it may get stuck in the rollers. I have never tried it but have read others doing so with success. If none of those help then sorry. I got nothing else. Good luck AWESOME!!!! I put tape at the end of my transparency today, and it worked like a dream!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
