Digital BW, The Print

Regarding my CIS-MIS FS Quadtone Sludge Problem

First, thank all of those on the list that help with my sludge 
problem.

I have the printer working again.  There was a very nasty plugged up 
black (K) line in the CIS.  With the lines disassembled very 
aggressive vacuum and pressure would not clear the black (K) line.  I 
finally had to resort to a steel wire in the tube.

It was a grand mess.  I will be repainting part of my wall and 
ceiling.

I did not replace the black cartridge on the CIS yet, but I when I 
reassembled everything and drew the vacuum to get the black cartridge 
primed, it seemed sluggish.  Even though the printer seems to be 
working fine, I think I will replace the black cartridge soon.

I had used the printer for about two year without a problem.  
Although I cleaned out all of the lines, it seemed that there was 
only a problem with the black.  Possibly routine maintenance at a 
year on only the black might be a reasonable approach, and a longer 
time for the other tones.

One list member asked if it was worth it (1160 / CIS / MIS FS 
Quadtones); I am not sure.  One you are in deep water you typically 
loose your objectivity.

One comment I can make.  If you are not very mechanically inclined, 
run away.  This is not turnkey functionality.

Enjoy!   Lon
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "awsimages" 
<awsimages@a...> wrote:
> Lon
> Re the sludge problem, if you were starting over faced with 
> choices for the 1160, would you buy the same stuff?