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[Digital BW] Re: Storing MIS cartridges

2004-02-11 by Joe

hmmmm.......makes me think that just wrapping them in saran wrap 
would probably work also.  I know none of this is a big problem.  
However you seal the holes appears to work.

Joe


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Alan Zinn 
<AZinn@n...> wrote:
> 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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