Re: Epson 3000: what caused this?

[CDTobie@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/31/01 8:55:29 PM, franou@pe.net writes:

>Once the printer finished priming the inks, I ran a nozzle check pattern...
>
>Well, I wanted to run a nozzle check  pattern.  As the print head moved
>to
>
>the left it made an awful loud screechy sound. 

Can't manage to access your site for the illustration, but generally that 
screeching, and head spasms, are caused by the motor that drives the head (on 
that little timing belt) being out of position, due to being jarred in 
shipping. I've had this happen with 3000s several times. Its easy to fix, 
except that you need to remove the main cover to do it.. which is not for the 
mechanically faint of heart. The other stuff you mention is typical repair 
shop sloppiness.

C. David Tobie
Design Cooperative
CDTobie@designcoop.com
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