Bulent,
I have the same model, R2880. Based on my experience and what I've learned
from the customer support, - as long as the media is not overly thick, no
damage will be produced to the printer.
I don't remember the numbers, - but that applies to some thick canvas.
I am trying to recall what are the maximum thicknes. I know that 19 mils
(0.48 mm) is still working. Either that is the maximum thickness, or 21
mils (0.54 mm). I've used 19 mils canvas (450 gsm), and it was working.
IIRC, for the thicker media you'd need to feed it from the horizontal
position (IIRC, it's from the back, but might be from the front, - it's
been a while...).
Also, for the thicker media, - I don't remember if that was only for
CD's, or also for canvas, - you need to specify "wider platen gap"
in the printer device settings.
From the point of view of the prints, - you might experience inferior
quality of prints.
Every so often, I print on a regular paper (for a laser printer). The
quality is mediocre, - I believe it is because of the different fiber
structure.That's what you might experience with the "non-dedicated" (for
ink-jets) media. There are two reasons:
1. The inks may diffuse (due to the porosity of the paper), resulting in
a loss of sharpness.
2. The inks may "run" (i.e. not get absorbed) by the surface, if the
surface is too glance.
BTW, a couple of times I've printed on the wrong side of the photo paper,
and experienced #2, i.e. the inks were smeared once the photo came out of
the printer. (Now I am thinking that that may affect the printer --
contaminate the paper path.)
I am not aware of any type of coating (e.g. spray-on) that would allow
transforming a "regular" paper into ink-jet one.
So, I think what Stan suggested, - using 13"x19" or roll paper and then
trimming would be your best choice.
HTH,
Igor
Bulent Celasun Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:12:03 -0700 wrote:
I have an Epson R2880 printer which I use rather infrequently.
I normally use it with proper inkjet photoprinter papers.
Nowadays I am thinking of printing a few photoalbums / photobooks
on custom-sized papers.
The unusual size of the papers (about 84 cm in length and less than 20
cm in width, to be folded after printing) necessitates use of
papers not designed for photoprinters.
I wonder if
- there are paper options that may be more suitable for this project
(like a certain paper designed for watercolor painting)
- I can coat the paper with something for better print performance
- if there is a risk for the printer parts.
Any ideas / experiences?
Bulent
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