Digital BW, The Print

Johnny,

I generally get puddling when I overfill the cartridges.  In the old 
days (~ a year ago), MIS used to recommend 18 ml for each chamber on 
their vigin empty cartridges.  Now they recommend 15 ml.  Even though 
I use the vacuum method, I found it best to let the cart sit 
overnight prior to installation.

Hope this helps.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Johnny Eades" 
<jeades1@s...> wrote:
> I am having a problem with MIS VM inks puddling and streaking. I 
> refill my cartridges myself and have done so since getting my Epson 
> 1280 from eBay this year. It happens at any random time, but more 
so 
> after I refill the cartridge and let it sit overnight before 
putting 
> it into the printer. My line of reasoning is related to the 
> thickness of paper used. I use a lot of Office Depot Presentation 
> paper for proof and also finished print. It is a matte paper 
> product. If I use that paper, the chances of a blob or streak 
> increases. I can then use a thicker paper (Epson Enhance Matte) 
> immediately after a streaked print and then the print on the 
thicker 
> paper has a very small chance of streaking and blobbing. Can anyone 
> tell me if I am on the right track or not? 
> 
> Your friend in photography
> 
> Johnny Eades