Digital BW, The Print

Thanks, Paul. Good to know.

Mark.


On 20/11/2010 16:34, Paul wrote:
>
> "m_r_tomlinson" <lithprinter@...> wrote:
> >
> > ... 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
>
> 



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