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Re: [Digital BW] Ink Information

2003-11-03 by Alan Zinn

At 06:43 PM 11/2/03 +0000, you wrote:
>Some interesting 'unbiased' info ...
>http://www.weink.com/ecom/support/technotes/tsn16.htm
>
>additionally from the same site :
>
>Use the appropriate type of ink. Epson printers use a micro-Piezo
>droplet formation printhead and need ink of specific surface tension
>and viscosity to allow proper droplet formation. using the wrong type
>of ink can produce poor quality prints due to poor replenishment
>rates, commonly seen as banding or drop-outs in your prints or poor
>color match.
>
>
>Best,
>Alex

Alex,
Wow!  There must be some contrary, real-world  opinions about 
this.  Pigment inks don't work - don't use them - they just ruin printers???

AZ

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