Epson R210-310 printer CD help

Hi,

I have a Epson R210 which is the same as the R310.

It is a great printer but when I print CD's I get this problem.

With the Cd in the tray, it does not go automatically, until I push it
slightly.

I have checked the small clear plastic at the end of the tray and they
are all straight and there is no blockage in the rollers.

Is there a way I can tweak the insert mechanism to have it move in
automatically ?

Also when it is finished, it does not eject all the way out either. It
ejects enough to be free but then stops and the red light flashes. So
every time I finish a CD print I have to go thru this red light stuff.

Any elp here?

Thanks

Rock

Rock

On 9/30/2005 5:43:31 PM, Rock wrote:

> I have a Epson R210 which is the same as the R310.
>
> It is a great printer but when I print CD's I get this problem.
>
> With the Cd in the tray, it does not go automatically, until I push it
> slightly.
>
> I have checked the small clear plastic at the end of the tray and they
> are all straight and there is no blockage in the rollers.
>
> Is there a way I can tweak the insert mechanism to have it move in
> automatically ?
>
> Also when it is finished, it does not eject all the way out either. It
> ejects enough to be free but then stops and the red light flashes. So
> every time I finish a CD print I have to go thru this red light stuff.
>
> Any elp here?

The Epson feed mechanism leaves a lot to be desired. Even printing a
simple page often takes me several tries before it cooperates. And
printing on discs is always an adventure too, as you said.

I don't think there's much you can do about it, assuming it's out of
warranty. It's just a poor design.
--
"I reckon what you is wanting to know is how come me had killed
somebody so I reckon I'll start at the front and tell ye."

Now playing: "Audioslave - Shadow on the Sun"

"Rock" <> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a Epson R210 which is the same as the R310.
>
> It is a great printer but when I print CD's I get this problem.
>
> With the Cd in the tray, it does not go automatically, until I push it
> slightly.
>
> I have checked the small clear plastic at the end of the tray and they are
> all straight and there is no blockage in the rollers.
>
> Is there a way I can tweak the insert mechanism to have it move in
> automatically ?
>
> Also when it is finished, it does not eject all the way out either. It
> ejects enough to be free but then stops and the red light flashes. So
> every time I finish a CD print I have to go thru this red light stuff.
>
> Any elp here?
>
> Thanks
>
> Rock


if its still in warranty ring Epson depending which country your in and ask
them for a new cd tray thats what i did, just tell them the tray wont go in
and out propely, thats the same problem i had, i wouldnt mind they sent me a
new tray and i havent even used it yet

good luck