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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Time to change inks correct but which ones?

2002-10-02 by Jerry Olson

The ORIGINAL cone inks are totally compatible with MIS VM and 
Generations 4 inks. No flushing or cleaning needed.

Jerry

John Luke wrote:
> I've been asking the same questions- If you need to print now, go with some more sundance inks- available at http://www.digitalartsupplies.com/
> They call them warm-neutral inks. This is what the original Cone piezography inks were. I believe a set of 4-4oz bottles is $125.00.
> MIS makes a direct replacement for the original Cones inks called MIS FS quads. http://www.inksupply.com/
> They work with the Epson driver using a downloadable curve or with the Cone Piezo Driver as a direct replacement ink,. However, if you change to MIS, no matter how 
> compatable they say they are, you will have to discard your current CIS and start fresh. I'm sure the profiles will be a little off as well.
> If you want a band-aid to print your portfolio prints while you are sifting through the choices, you may want to try the sundance carts instead of buying a whole set of bulk 
> inks. I'm guessing that would be cheaper, and I'm assuming you are using a CIS type of system. I myself have decided to get out of quad tone printing. I just don't do enough to 
> justify buying a new set of ink, no matter whose brand I buy. I love my 1280 with the Gen4 ink. If I need the occasional BW print, I can cobble through by making a green/
> magenta compensation adjustment layer. It's not perfect, but good enough. I have just listed my 1160's on E-Bay.
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