Digital BW, The Print

Tomek,

I've used the original CIS (not the MIS CFS) with my 1280 for about four 
years. I've had only two problems in that time. The first problem was in the 
beginning when I was trying to use InkjetMall's original pigment color inks 
with the system. Clogging was a major problem and I ultimately returned the 
inks for a refund. I then switched the printer/CIS to the MIS VM inkset. I 
never had any problems with that set and then switched to the UT2 inks after 
they became available. The UT2 inks were trouble-free as well until a couple 
of weeks ago when the black cartridge began to cause problems. I replaced 
the cartridge without any problems, but now the printer is apparently dying 
and I'm considering buying a new 1280 and continuing to use this old CIS and 
the UT2 inks (in part because of the $100 rebate on the printer and the fact 
that I have a year's supply of UT2 ink that I just bought).

For all practical purposes, this printer/CIS/UT2 ink combination been 
trouble-free for me and I'd highly recommend either this setup or the use of 
the new refillable cartridges that are apparently on their way from MIS.

Good luck!

Tom Keesling
Intelligent Design