Digital BW, The Print

Yo Steadman!

I just did practically the same thing with my third older 1160 and a set
of the original MIS inks. I had the same results. All tests were
perfect, and so were the first prints. Mine had set for over 3 months,
so I really didn't expect much. I was very pleasantly surprised also. 
Guess we got a couple of the "good" printers. I suppose if the heads
make good contact where they are parked, the seal really is airtight.

Jerry



Steadman Uhlich wrote:
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> 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..).
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> 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.
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> First nozzle check:  PERFECT
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> First Head Alignment:  PERFECT
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> First TEST image:  PERFECT
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> First Print 8x10: PERFECT  (printed about 10 prints...all perfect)
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> First 11x14: PERFECT  (printed about 6 prints this size...all perfect...no clogged nozzles or lines)
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> Of course this was a surprise for me.  I expected the worst after 8 weeks of inactivity.  I got the best.
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>  Each print was beautiful.  The images are delightful to look at..in all of their chocolate tones...(unsweet chocolate black...real yummy looking).
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> 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.
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> Based on these prints and others hanging in my studio, I got three portrait commissions today.  (GRIN)
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> So...to all those who have had the "Murphys Luck Syndrome"...I can only say...
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> "when it works, it works...beautifully."
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> And I wish you all success, happiness, clean nozzles, and peace.
> 
> Steadman
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