What are these markings (Epson R3000)????

NortheastPhotographic

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I tried two head cleanings, and ran a clean sheet through multiple times in case it's the rollers. But this is the 3rd print I've tried to make and they all have these markings. They are a bit random but also do seem to be happening at the top of the page like that.

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Andrew O'Neill

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It appears to be coming from the print head. Are you using the correct platen gap? If so, then it might be time to do the paper towel/windex trick to clean grunge away from the print head...
 

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Likely a head strike. Like Andrew says, open the platen gap in the driver. Epsons can often be awkward beasts with Baryta papers unless you do so. Have also seen similar stuff after the printer got confused and tried to print when there was no paper loaded, though most of that ended up on the backs of subsequent sheets and resolved fairly quickly.
 
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Got it! Found the Platen gap setting. Should I als be using the front load for media or am I fine to use the standard rear tray?
 
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