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Re: Doing BO now. Where does Eboni go????

2003-12-05 by Don

ted!
> 
> The Epson carts have a "poppet valve" which pretty well seals the
ink
> exit hole in the bottom of the cart when it is removed.  Place the
> cart in a sealable sandwich bag and squeeze out all the air.  This
> will help keep it from drying out so it can be reinstalled if you
want
> to use it later.
> 
> The Eboni cart does not have the poppet valve, so if you want to
> remove it to swap inks, be prepared to put tape over the exit hole
to
> keep ink from leaking out.  A drop or two often spills while doing
> this, so it can be a bit of a mess.  I usually do it over a paper
> towel or something.  These carts probably won't store as long as
Epson
> ones, but I don't know what the limit is...maybe Paul or Daniel want
> to add something here...
> 
> Regards,
> Clayton

Thanks again Clayton for these further tips.  I really love the black
only results so far 
and can't wait to try the Eboni.

Ol' Don in Broken Arrow

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