Digital BW, The Print

Matt,

>I should be getting a 2nd new replacement 1280 any day now. ...
>My question is, would it be a good idea just
>to use the UT in the 1280 right out of the box? Or should the Epson
>ink be run through the printer a little bit then switched? I read a
>couple posts about the Eboni Black clogging up sometimes when it gets
>mixed with the Epson inks. Thanks for any help.

Good question -- and maybe no clear answer.

There are arguments going both ways.  Given my impatience, I'd probably just
stick the UT inks in and see what happens.

Here are some factors to consider.

MIS takes the position that there is not enough ink in the 1280 head to clog
it.  Of course, I'm sure they'd also like to sell some flushing fluid if it
makes you feel more safe.

The problem I had with my 1280 that had dye in it first was the dye on the
parking pad itself, not the dye in the heads.  These were just nuisance
type, little clogs, nothing serious.  Cleaning the pads took care of them.

I've heard that it's a good idea to be sure the printer is working before
putting in 3rd party inks.  If you go to Epson for a replacement, they'll
blame the 3rd party inks unless the problem is with their own inks.  I don't
see this as a reason to put in the OEM ink first, however.  If there is a
problem with the UT ink, then I'd put in the dye and see if the problem is
still there.

I've also heard that new printers ship with a substance in the heads that is
best cleaned out with Epson dye.  I really don't know about this.

With my refurbished 1160 I just put the MIS ink in first, and it worked
fine.  It may be that re-furbished printers do not have the new printer
fluid in the heads, however.  (If refurbished, is there already dye on the
pads?  I would hope they'd replaced those pads.)

So, I can't really say which way to go.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com