I had no problems installing the MIS CIS onto my 1160. First nozzle check came after 2 runs. The vacuum pump worked very well -- no spilled ink or rivets to deal with. In the instructions, which can be reviewed online, MIS flags the steps that can lead to problems if not performed correctly. Chris --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Barry Kelsall" <bktimes@y...> wrote: > Paul, I have three CIS & three MIS CFS systems, one 1200, rest 1160's. (OK, > two of the 1160's are at my day job). All of the systems perform flawlessly. > The MIS needs more time to "settle in", maybe because of the filter you > mention, or maybe because of the tube port placement on the carts. I let the > carts sit overnight after filling, to let the ink settle down to the bottom > exit port. Also after installing it takes longer to get the first perfect > nozzle check. But once you are past the initial hiccups, it works fine. > > And yes you can use your existing big syringe to vaccuun fill the CFS. > -BK > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Paul Roark [mailto:paul.roark@v...] > > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 8:22 AM > > To: DigitalB&WPrint > > Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Sagging CIS Support Arm Cure > > > > > > I've had the CIS rubber corks fall into the machine (with the sickening > > grinding sound that follows) and the tubes sag into the head. > > > > With all these problems, I think I'll try MIS's version of this continuous > > flow system next. It appears to do away with the arm. From what I've > > heard, one does have to be careful about placement of the > > attachment point, > > but it might be worth experimenting with. Apparently the MIS CFS also has > > the 1 micron filter in the cart below the sponge. This is said to be > > missing in the CIS. I guess MIS also how has a vacuum fill method. (I > > suppose my CIS syringe would work.) > > > > What is the experience out there with the MIS CFS? > > > > Paul > > > > > > > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, Bookmarks, > > Polls and other resources as they are often being updated. The page is at: > > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > > - Include your full name with your message. > > - Include the address of your website, if you have one. > > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier > > messages to keep them short. > > - As the topic of a thread changes remember to change the subject header. > > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or "flames." > > - Complete your Yahoo profile. > > - Before posting a question, search the message archives and the > > various resources on the homepage. > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >
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Re: [Digital BW] Sagging CIS Support Arm Cure - Now MIS testimonial
2001-12-12 by tzinzunzan2000
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