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RE: [Digital BW] DURABrite + MIS EZ inks

2005-11-20 by Paul Roark

> ... Is it possible to use the black Epson
> DURABrite ink cartridge with the other 3 cartridges being the MIS EZ
> neutral black inks?? 

Yes, it will probably be fine.  The Durabrite is not as lightfast, being
apparently a hybrid pigment-dye ink.  It also does not get as good a dmax as
the inks specialized for matte or glossy.


> ... I would be able to print on both matte finish and
> DuraBrite glossy paper.

True.

> If this is bad, can the MIS matte black, and
> gloss black cartridges be switched back and forth without a major
> flushing of the inks involved??

Yes, I do it all the time, and it's what I recommend.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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