Digital BW, The Print

Antonis,

It's very practical, and will save you money as well.  There are some issues to 
watch out for, such as making sure you have withdrawn the foam which 
inevitably forms inside the bladder so it will not introduce air into the 7000 lines.  
Also you need a scale so they are not overfilled (very important or ink will leak 
out of the heads).  Have already had this happen and it is not fatal, just a little 
messy.  The virgins I've used are from MIS, although I hear there are other 
vendors out there.  They are good for 6 refills or so before the rubber gasket 
becomes worn. Don't forget to buy a couple of their 60cc syringes.

Since ink is used in differing rates by each color position, filling your own allows 
better conservation.  All in all I think its the best way to go if you have the time 
for the refill.  Also, do it in a 16x20 darkroom tray so spills are not an issue.

Phil
http://philbard.com

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "antonisphoto" <antonisphoto@y...> 
wrote:
> Phil,
> 
> how practical is it to fill your own 7000 carts?  Inkjetmall won't have prefilled 
> carts in for another 10days and I am considering cancelling my order and 
> buying the 4 oz bottles - which are really meant for CIS use and seem too 
> small as "bulk" goes (by MIS standards). Is MIS the best source of blanks and 
> refill kits for the 7000/9000?
> 
> 
> Antonis