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Re: Epson 1400 (was 1280 or 2200 - Which is best for B/W?)

2010-07-14 by Paul

"HarryB" <hrblaine@...> wrote:
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> > For the Epson K3 printers, my solution to the "Advanced B&W" workflow was to pull the 2400 yellow and insert an MIS carbon "EZ" Y cart.  The chips were even compatible.


 
> Thanks Paul!  I just bought a 3800 so I'll try your rec.  ... I'm planning on using the 3800 for B/W 

>(I'm hoping that since the cart will fit the 2400, it'll fit the 3800.  Same carts, right?) 

No, the 3800 is a larger printer than the 2400 and uses different types of carts.

(Is it possible you have a 2800?)

> ... so I'll try that too with an MIS EZ ink set, ...

MIS has no 3800 "EZ" ink system.  You'll have to, first, find a refillable 3800 cart with a compatible chip, and then buy the EZ ink in bulk to load your own carts.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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