Digital BW, The Print

Mason-


>   1) What are my options in terms of other inks

As others have pointed out the FSN inks are excellent. I don't know if
they will eliminate the problems you are having though.  Many people
have said that the inter-printer variation is high with the 3000 and
that if you get a "good" one it will run trouble free but if you don't
it can be frustrating.  I only have experience with one.

>   2) Are other people having any luck w/ the 3000? 

I'm not sure it helps much but I've been using the Piezotones in my
3000 for a year or so without any problems.  The black always produces
a good nozzle check.  If there is going to be a nozzle that needs a
cleaning cycle it will be the Cyan.

Also, others have noted (anecdotally) environmental issues like
humidty (more is better) that can affect ink/head problems.