Digital BW, The Print

"m_r_tomlinson" <lithprinter@...> wrote:
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> ... I am worried about 2 things regarding agitation.
> 
> First of all what happens in the lines? 

I tested for that in the 7800 by letting the printer sit for 5 weeks and then immediately printing a test strip after turning the printer on.  I graphed the Lab L of that QTR test print.  I've posted it at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Carb6-7800-5week-QTR.jpg

I think this is close enough.


>Does pigment settle in the lines requiring power cleaning cycles and so on.

I don't do power cleaning, and I have noticed not problems.

> I don't mind agitating the carts if that is necessary.

That's all I do.  The printer commonly sits for a month between printing sessions.  I simply agitate the carts, turn on the printer, do a nozzle check, and, aside from an occasional Eboni K gap that needs a clean or a Windex soak, I get on with printing.


 
> Second if you are away for several days and not able to run the printer is it better to flush the printer and recharge when you get back?


I ignore a several day sit entirely.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com