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Re: Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset

2006-01-29 by Tyler Boley

I've seen some more K7 output recently. Man, it's gorgeous. If I had
another 7 ink printer around I'd get it in a hearbeat. It's a serious
step up as far as I'm concerned.
Tyler

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Lotusm50"
<LotusM50@s...> wrote:
>
> I am considering getting a second-hand 7600 and using it as a
> dedicated black and white printer using a third party black and white
> inkset such as the Peizography K7 or one the MIS inksets.
> 
> I've not used a 7600 before, is there any thing I should be concerned
> with?  Should the ink cartridges be removed before transporting the
> printer? Are there issues with clogging (with the pigmented b&w inks)
> if it is not used on a daily basis, and if so are there any useful
> strategies for dealing with this? I've used Peizotone inks with a CIS
> in an 1160 in the past.  When it worked properly it produced
> impressive output (unfortunately, it didn't work properly often)
> 
> Finally, does anyone have any preferences between the Peizography inks
> and the MIS inks?  In your opinion, Does one seem to clog less, does
> one produce better results?  Any differences in archival quality and
> in attainable Dmax?  Does one supplier have a better performing
cartridge?
> 
> Thanks for the input.
>

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