Digital BW, The Print

Hello Bob,

>On the Epson R220, I intend to alternate using Epson color (dyebased)
>and MIS R2 black and white pigment inks.
> 
>1. Will this harm the printer?
>2. Is it OK to reinstall partially used cartridges?
>3. Do I need to purge with cleaning cartridges when switching ink
>types, or is regular head-cleaning enough?
>4. Is it better to switch off with pigment color inks rather than dye
>inks?

Lots of people are using MIS pigment inks in these printers and
reporting few if any clogs.  I didn't use cleaning carts with I put
MIS in my R200, but I only did it one time.  I'm not sure if switching
back and forth would increase chances of problems

There is a lot of ink wastage due to cleaning cycles when inks are
changed.  Since they are so inexpensive you might consider getting
another printer, one for each ink, and not do any switching.  If you
print a lot the ink savings will pay for it, plus save time and hassle.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm