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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Storing MIS cartridges

2004-02-11 by Alan Zinn

At 11:41 PM 2/10/04 +0000, you wrote:


>Joe:
>
>I think the MIS rivets are like $.02 or .05 each or something dirt
>cheap. I just ordered a lifetime supply of them for an extra dollar
>with one ink order. I get no ink leakage at all using them.
>
>I belive most of the new MIS carts have poppet valves though.
>
>Bob Michaels
>
>
>  --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Joe"
><drjoe2@c...> wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> > I put scotch tape over the bottom and top vent holes this does seem
> > to keep them from drying out.  I have stored them over two weeks
> > without any problems.  However.......they do leak so be careful.  I
> > called MIS and they said there is not valve in the bottom holes to
> > prevent the leakage, but they literally sell rivets (which I have
> > yet to buy but can get in your local home depot) to stick in the
> > bottom holes.  Anyway the scotch tape does seem to work for me but
> > again be aware that some ink will leak.
> >
> > Joe

Guys,

The best way to store carts is to eat more broccoli.  Huh!

The wide rubber bands used on produce is perfect for sealing carts.

AZ

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