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Re: MIS cartridges - prefilled vs do-it-yourself

2005-08-11 by adolphamster

Thank you very much - this definitely helped.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "kfseefeldt"
<kfseefeldt@y...> wrote:
> I just filled a set of the MIS spongeless carts for a 1280 with MIS
> Pigment Color inks and found it quite easy. In an hour and a half I
> went from unpacking the materials to filling the carts to inspecting
> the first 8x10 test print. Sure beat the pants off the CIS system I
> was farting around with for months and never actually got to work
all
> that well.
> 
> With the spongeless carts, I ran two cleaning cycles and printed a
> small purge print, resulting in a perfect nozzle check and great
test
> print.
> 
> Though there was one comment that there may be sealing issues with
> these, I haven't noticed any problems. I'd recommend this method.
> 
> Hope this helps.
>   Kurt
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Ellis"
> <bellis60@v...> wrote:
> > >Thus,
> > >I ask whether I should continue using >their filled cartridges or
order
> > >a supply of refillable spongeless >cartridges, ink, etc. I'd
appreciate
> > >thoughts on this.
> > 
> > I haven't tried the clear cartridges. When I tried the older
version
> all I 
> > got was a horrible mess of ink everywhere except in the cartridge.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "adolphamster" <dolph@m...>
> > To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 9:26 PM
> > Subject: [Digital BW] MIS cartridges - prefilled vs do-it-yourself
> > 
> > 
> > I have been using MIS cartridges for my Epson 1280 printer
> > (ARC-T009-UT2 and - T007-UTK). But I am about to run out and
order a
> > new supply. I have read much about their new refillable clear
> > spongeless cartridges. Some of that has been less than positive.
Thus,
> > I ask whether I should continue using their filled cartridges or
order
> > a supply of refillable spongeless cartridges, ink, etc. I'd
appreciate
> > thoughts on this.
> > 
> > Thank you
> > 
> > 
> >

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