Print distortion on Epson 9800

[mshart31]

Printing on Epson's Piezo Pro Clear Film using an Epson 9800.
24" and 36" Rolls.
Print can be distorted up to .25" on a 20" print.
We would like to print die tracings, but with this much distortion it doesn't do much good.

Anybody have any experience this issue?

Thanks

 

[M. R. Horton]

Print distortion on Epson 9800 short/check list

Print distortion on Epson 9800 short/check list

Have you checked/tested the following:
Roll tension - normal, consistent feed from roll to printer. Compare by printing same job with single sheet of same material, instead of using the roll.
Printer feed - clean rolls, unobstructed path.
Substrate recommendations from Epson?

 

[TerryWyse]

You could try doing a Paper Feed Adjustment test but I doubt it will correct for that much error.

Double check that you're using the all the correct printer settings as far as media thickness, platen gap, etc.

Only other option I can think of is to put in a manual scale distortion either in your RIP or whatever application you're using to send the dieline to the printer.

Terry