Digital BW, The Print

Yes. They are compatible.

Yes you can mix generations black and MIS FS inks

No you don't need new carfts.

Generations 4 enhanced black is the blackest ink out there. It's 25% 
dye, but has a very good archival rating.


Jer

Bruce wrote:
> Please help me. I am a cheapskate.
> 
> My 4oz bottles in my CIS/1160 are running short of the original Piezo inks.
> I actually got through this set without the greenies!
> 
> Can I just add MIS FS inks into the bottles and continue to print?
> 
> Can I add Generations black and mix it with the MIS FS greys?
> 
> Do I need to buy a new set of CIS carts?
> 
> And finally, I'm really interested in the deepest blacks I can get within
> reasonable cost.  I'm not selling the prints so I can live with some future
> fading I guess.
> 
> I'm now printing on EEM paper but would be happy to print on glossy if there
> is a compatible B&W ink to do so. Dye inks that fade in 6 months would not
> be acceptable though.
> 
> So, fellow tightwads, I welcome your suggestions.
> 
> Thanks.
>  
> -Bruce
> 
> 
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