Digital BW, The Print

>>On a tangential note, I have just changed from MIS VM inks to
MIS FS.  Shadow detail is increased dramatically and through a
lupe the FS Piezo has a tighter dot pattern.  What's the down
side?  Many more nozzle checks and cleaning cycles.  The Piezo
system is pushing my Epson 1160 to its max.  I long for the
carefree life of Paul's curves and Epson's dithered driver.

Frank >>

Why more cleaning cycles? I wouldn't think the FS inks are substantially
different in composition from the VM inks to cause head problems, and I
don't see how the driver can cause these types of problems. I'm curious
since I am considering acquiring another 1280 to use with either MIS VM or
MIS FS. While I don't like the idea of paying $335 for the Piezo driver, I
am attracted by the simplicity.

Keith