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Re: [Digital BW] ok to use expired Eboni?

2012-01-19 by Ernst Dinkla

On 01/19/2012 03:41 AM, Paul wrote:
> I have about 1/4 of a pint Eboni dated last August, 2011. Is it ok to use? MIS tells me there's risk of clogging but if stored in a dark cool environment it could last longer. I don't question their comment, it makes sense to me. But I just thought I'd throw in the question here to see what users' experience might be.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Paul
>
>

Consider using an ultrasonic cleaner to stir the ink at particles level. 
An ink bag put in the water filled US cleaner should work too. There are 
documents describing a similar step in inkjet ink manufacturing.

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