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by stream on Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:23 pm

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I am considering buying an Epson 3880 printer, but I want to print on canvas. In the past I remember several people had problems feeding it into this printer. Is this still a problem? Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you. Clark.

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by Trev on Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:38 pm

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As long as you make sure you fix a paper leader to the canvas it works fine.

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by J Ippolito on Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:01 pm

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Be careful to use tape that is very WELL ADHERED to the canvas. If it comes off in the feeding process, it may be difficult to remove from the printer.

Occasionally, I find a heavy weight canvas that will feed in the 3880 without the leader.

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by irvweiner on Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:48 pm

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Please take the effort to search for my 'canvas' response posts on this site and dpreview.
I do not use a 'leader', I preload the canvas with the 'Paper Load' command after setting the proper parameters.
I will shortly prepare a DIY 'script' that I can post each time his topic is repeated.

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by bartley123 on Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:24 am

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Had to use a taped on leader with Lyve canvas, but found that it feeds OK without a leader through the rear slot with Epson Exhibition Canvas . Seems the the heavier weight of the Epson paper works better.

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by stream on Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:45 am

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Thanks guys for the tips. Irv I did find your post and copied it. Thank you. Clark.

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by HarveyA on Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:19 pm