Digital BW, The Print

From: "jimhayes361" <jimhayes@...>

> I notice a recurring problem that needs care when I switch from MIS VM
>  to Epson inks and back, but it is managable. I didn't have it happen
> with the 1160 for some reason, but with the 1280. This is only my own
> experience, I would just ask you at least watch for "blobbing"- it
> will save you a time-consuming printer bed cleaning:

Jim,

Try this next time you see "blobs of ink."

http://home.att.net/~arwomack01/#blobsofink

It's basically a build up of ink, paper-dust, lint, cat hair, and whatever
else that builds up on the bottom of the print head and causes these blobs
to fall on your paper.  This method seems to clean the print head much
better than the rubber squegee, which is activated during a cleaning cycle.
You'll be surprised by all the gunk that comes off on to the paper towel the
first time you try this.


James Hill
Freelance Photographer
Mebane, NC
jmhphoto@...