Digital BW, The Print

Sometimes our dreams come true.  
Sometimes luck is on our side. 
Sometimes the Great Printer Spirit in the sky smiles on us. 

This morning,  I fired up one of my 1160s that had been sitting idle for about 8 weeks.  I had not printed a print on this machine in eight weeks.  It has a CIS from Nomorecarts and PiezoBW inkset and I printed using the user-friendly PiezoBW software...(and...no,  this is not a paid endorsement..).  

So...after reading so much on these forums of the problems and their inevitability....I had my fingers crossed.  Here are the results...quite a surprise.

First nozzle check:  PERFECT

First Head Alignment:  PERFECT

First TEST image:  PERFECT

First Print 8x10: PERFECT  (printed about 10 prints...all perfect)

First 11x14: PERFECT  (printed about 6 prints this size...all perfect...no clogged nozzles or lines)


Of course this was a surprise for me.  I expected the worst after 8 weeks of inactivity.  I got the best.

 Each print was beautiful.  The images are delightful to look at..in all of their chocolate tones...(unsweet chocolate black...real yummy looking).  

These prints look gorgeous.  They are why I bought into digital printmaking and why I am elated when I see these results from inexpensive printers using a relatively inexpensive CIS bulk ink system. 

Based on these prints and others hanging in my studio, I got three portrait commissions today.  (GRIN)

So...to all those who have had the "Murphys Luck Syndrome"...I can only say...

"when it works, it works...beautifully."  

And I wish you all success, happiness, clean nozzles, and peace.  

Steadman







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