Digital BW, The Print

Hello Mike,

>1) Since 2200's are made for pigment inks I assume I'm going to
>spend a lot less time unclogging them. Is that correct?

I use a 2200 (after having used an 870) and have fewer clogging
problems than before.  I haven't kept score, but my impression from
reading forum messages for several years is that there are far fewer
clogging complaints with the 2200 compared with the 1280.  The 2200
has some other advantages as well, notably an ink level control which
is important when using the UT7 inks.  


>2 If you have to replace the eboni black with the photo black (or any
>other cartridge position for that matter), do you have to put in a
>FULL cartridge or is this not an issue with the 2200? In otherwords,
>can you let a half empty cartridge sit around for 2 or 3 weeks, then
>put it back in without any problems?

As far as the printer is concerned, yes.  But I had a problem once
where Epson UC carts that sat for several weeks had dried up or
something, they just wouldn't work.  So I think if there's a problem
it would more likely be with the cart than the printer.

>3)Last, does anyone know, if I initially purchase the prefilled UT7
>cartridges from MIS, whether they come in the new refillable type, or
>do I have to purchase those separately and fill them myself?

I don't know, but it's easy enough to ask them.  If you're certain
you'll be using UT7 then why not skip buying the prefilled carts...go
ahead and get the 4oz bottles and EZ Fill carts.  

Good luck with the 2200.  For me it's worth the extra cost.  I have a
friend who's been through several 1280s and wasn't real happy with any
of them.  The new EZ fill carts are a dream come true. 

Regards,
Clayton


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