At 03:15 PM 4/27/03 +0000, you wrote: >--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Alan Zinn ><AZinn@n...> wrote: > > > >Guys, > > > > I've been reading this thread and similar ones re clogs and filling > > problems with CIS. There is a better way. Have a look at my top-off >system > > notes. It works great - never a clog, well, hardly ever :-) I use >MIS pig > > inks. It's air not clogs most of the time that causes > > problems. http://www.panoramacamera.us/m_topoff.html > > > > AZ > > >Excellent, I've bookmarked that in case I go back from 2200 to 1280, >or if quad inks are ever devised for 2200. I had been thinking >something like that at one point but it was more messy- sawing off the >top and rinsing out sponges. You could do this to a virgin cart or >possibly rinse out an old Epson cart with a syringe with your method. >The advantage being that you get the poppet valve with 1280 carts. > >I wasn't clear on whether you stopped the end of tubing after filling >or not, if so how? >Jim H. > > >Jim, Jim, I think new carts are so inexpensive they are the only sensible choice. The fill tubing is left open to equalize air pressure. I was printing today and marveling at how have had no problems with the system. Glad you found the info useful. AZ
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Re: [Digital BW] top-off - wasRe: vacuum vs bottom filling
2003-04-28 by Alan Zinn
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