Digital BW, The Print

I haven't posted here in a while.  I've been a Piezo user with Cone 
inks for over a year.  However, my 1200 has been exhibiting the clog 
from hell which I have been unsuccessful at clearing.  I've even done 
extensive pumping of Windex through the printhead.  Basically I have 
not been able to print for over 2 months.

I couldn't stand it anymore so I broke down and bought a new 1280 
printer and the MIS FS inks to be used with the Piezo software.  I 
put the MIS inks in the new printer, turned it on and had perfect 
nozzle checks the first time.

I printed all weekend long and all I can say is that the prints are 
beautiful.  There is absolutely not even the slightest hint of 
microbanding with this printer.  I was also totally thrilled with the 
fact that the MIS FS inks really appear to be a perfect replacement 
for the Cone inks.

One minor complaint I have is that the 1280 printer with Piezo seems 
much, much slower than the 1200 was.  If anyone has an obvious answer 
to this (incorrect configuration, etc.) I would like to hear it.  
Right now prints are taking upwards of 10 minutes for a "Best" 
quality 6.5x9.0 print on letter size paper.

I can only hope that the MIS inks are less prone to clogging than the 
Cone inks.  So far though, I couldn't ask for more.

Mike