Homer,
Yes it is a 1400. It's a refurb, so is like new and it worked perfectly with the OEM carts that came with it.
Thank you for checking!
Paul
---In digitalblackandwhitetheprint@yahoogroups.com, <homershannon@...> wrote:
Paul:
Just to be clear - you are putting new cartridges in a 1400, correct? I found out the hard way that older cartridges will not work in the 1430. Some people, including me, often generically refer to both models as the '1400'.
It sounds like you have the cartridges correctly installed. Give them a good push on top of the cartridge to make sure they snap in and lock.
Even if you are not printing, you can check the cartridge status this way:
Go to Start>devices and printers>1400 printer>adjust print options>maintenance>status monitor. This will show you your cartridge status. You should see all six by color with no X's. Typically the levels shown will not be accurate with 3rd party cartridges.
Homer Shannon
---In digitalblackandwhitetheprint@yahoogroups.com, <roark.paul@...> wrote:Excellent. Congratulations.PaulOn Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 2:56 PM, <paulmwhiting@...> wrote:
Paul, on a more encouraging note:
Yesterday I got word that one of my prints was accepted in the spring auction at the Yellowstone Art Museum here in Billings. This is the third year in a row my carbon prints have been accepted. And last year I was asked to give a talk on carbon prints a the local historic preservation group.
And I usually mention you and your pioneering work... so our sweat and tears are bearing fruit!
Paul
---In digitalblackandwhitetheprint@yahoogroups.com, <paulmwhiting@...> wrote:
Thanks Paul,
Well I know you're supposed to remove the vent plug, tape, whatever... but what threw me was that the plug had a small hole right in the center. Turns out it did not go all the way through, probably had something to do with the way they molded the plastic. So then I simply removed it.
Yes, the plastic shield at the export vent was pierced... I'll check and see how thoroughly they were pierced. As for the chip not making contact... I'll try giving the carts a nudge from the back. Mathew did suggest that if just one or two carts were not being recognized.
As for the OEM Claria carts, yes, I installed those right away to make sure the printer was working, and I got perfect color prints. It's been my understanding it's best to give the printer a shake-down cruise with the OEM carts because if it's not working the first thing Epson will ask is if you're using their carts. If I say no, the return warranty is not honored.
I'll try some of the tweaks we've talked about tomorrow morning when I'm fresh. It would be wonderful to find a simple solution at my end and not have to go through the hassle of returning them. These carts are extremely snug and very difficult to remove - which tells me this might have something to do with the chip not making contact. I could also give the chips a swab with some cleaning fluid. Maybe we're on to something.
Thanks so much,
Paul
---In digitalblackandwhitetheprint@yahoogroups.com, <roark.paul@...> wrote:<paulmwhiting@...> wrote:
> At first, I did not remove the vent plug ...
With the MIS carts I'm familiar with, you need to remove the vent plug, but leave the one over the reservoir.>... the printer graphic showed all red x's in each cart.
That would not be caused by the plugs being in or out.> I also wondered about the seal on the outlet at the bottom... it was a small square transparent material but I left it on, figuring this was how the nipple would puncture the plastic and make a tight fit.Those should have been pierced when the carts were inserted into the printer. If not, they the carts were not pushed in far enough. If they were not pushed in far enough, the Epson monitor would show a red X. The chip is not making contact.> Other Epson printers give the warning message about using a non-Epson cart, but they would still let me ignore the message and use the cartridge.I assume that is the case with the 1430 also.> Hope nothing serious is wrong.
Have you tried the OEM Claria carts?
Paul