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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[Digital BW] Re: Storing MIS cartridges
2004-02-11 by Joe
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