Printing with panoramic paper

I wonder if anyone does panoramic printing

I have been trying to print off some panoramic images using Epson Photo Glossy Panoramic paper (210mm X 594mm)

Using my Epson R360, the first one printed off OK, but the second stopped half way through (at about the 297mm mark). I tried again and it stopped again, so I turned everything off (and I mean everything), rebooted and tried again. Success, so before I printed the third image, I turned everything off again. Unfortuneately the trick did not work second time round and it stalled half way through.

So I tried my Canon i865 printer which, according to the custom size screen supports this size of paper. When I entered 594mm it said it was not supported but by trial and error the max size was 584mm

Has anyone had similar problems? Any help or advice would be appreciated. The only thing I can think of as far as the Epson is concerned is that the printer is run through a USB print server.

On a related topic, does anyone have a supplier for Epson Photo Glossy Panoramic paper (210mm X 594mm). Buyepson.com list it amongst their wares, but then say it is not available through their site I have surfed the net to no avail. Perhaps it is not available anymore - I guess the demand was not that high. If not , I will have to get A2 and cut it half - something I would rather avoid if possible

I did some panoramic printing at work recently from an image that was stitched together from 4 photographs (841mm x 250mm approximately).

However I used an HP Plotter that prints A1 lengthwise with a theoretical maximum length of 90m

If you get totally stuck at home, you could try a print shop with large size printers / plotters.

Thanks Hyram

It is really a technical issue I suppose, and perhaps better directed towards a Computer forum, although I know we have a few computer experts on this site and I thought perhaps someone has already been here.

I will try unplugging the USB Server (though that will reduce functionality as it serves 4 PCs)and updating drivers etc. If that does not work then I will settle for 1cm less in length on the Canon......

.......Unless anyone knows better

I'm sorry I cann't help with your specific printing problem, but with regard to finding a supply of the size of paper you require have you considered buying a roll of paper and cutting off the length you require?

Last time I bought some it was from (DABS) but I'm sure other places will sell it too.

Good luck
Bob

The simple answer is "no" I missed that one, but it sure makes more sense than trying to cut up A2 - 210mm is a lot easier than 274mm - and provides greater flexibility.

Thanks for pointing that out. Funny thing is I looked at DABS for the paper and almost bought a pack of A2. The simplest ideas are always the best

I started having problems with my printer (can't remember if it was my old Canon i850 or my older Epson 640) stopping halfway through a print, even just on A4, and it turned out that the printer didn't seem to like the USB expansion card I had it plugged into. Once I used one on the motherboard instead it was fine.

Can't find the paper listed anywhere in stock, but just looked at the pack between my computer desk and the hi-fi, and find there's 6 sheets in there. Sorry, not for sale, I might have to print up a couple of panoramics now.

Think the roll option is your best bet.

Dan

I have the i850 plus i9950 - and both (frustratingly) do this limitation. I don't know why!
Andy

I've done a bit of panoramic printing and was extremely careful to make sure the paper size was correctly selected each and every time, even when doing one print straight after another, I have had my Epson R300 reset to the default A4 after finishing a print, if this is whats happened in your case it would explain the half picture.
Did the printer finish half of it then churn the entire piece of paper out? if so it sounds like you printer thought it was printing on A4.

Sorry, forgot....

I bought some panoramic paper on a roll from a computer fair, its not exactly Epson but its dammed good for what I paid, its the same width (or should that be height) as A4 but you cut it as long (wide) as you need before feeding it into the printer. its cheap enough to waste when problems occur like yours.

As for longevity, I use Signal inks in a continous system on the R300, they go down onto Epson photo glossy a treat and on the cheapo panoramic paper a print lasted 18months in direct sunlight before starting to fade.

Answering the second point first "yes" then when I put another piece of paper in it finished the print so maybe the printer's brains got twisted because :-
answering the first point, the print setup screen was definitely set to 210X594. I am more than capable of screwing it up once, but not four times - three of them in trouble shooting mode.

I suspect that the problem lies in the USB server - I have read that these can be very problematic and users should confirm that the printer is fully supported by the server. In my case the Epson 360 is not on the list, but since the server was a xmas present and seems to work perfectly (well almost) in most other circumstances, it just about rates "fit for purpose" so I have put up with its idiosyncracies.

Next time I will try connecting the printer direct to the PC. Whenever that may be, I will post the results

What sort of system are you using? I like the idea but have been put off in case it is not comaptible with the next printer I might buy.

Mine is only a cheap system from a computer market, I bought it with the printer, the only link I can find to the same manufacturer is here http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Signal-Inkjet-Supplies_CIS-Systems_W0QQfsubZ6

I reckone Ive saved ten time the cost of the ink system over the last couple of years, the prints might not have the lifespan of those done with Epson inks but if you want something thats going to last you need to have it done commercially anyway.

If you want something thats a bit more up-market I hear the Perma-Jet system is very good, but you'd have to check out its compatability with any given printer.

Hope this helps.

£44 inc p&p - sounds a steal - better than £100/£200 upwards for Lyson/Permajet even assuming they have one for the R360, although I suspect that they are pretty interchangeable.

Thanks for the pointer - something else for the wish list