Digital BW, The Print

It's a reusable cork.  The thing about tape is that it's not really that
reusable.  Seal the hole and you're done.


> From: elsieforman <elsieforman@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:05:35 -0000
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Suggestions for replacement plugs for MIS 2400
> spongeless carts ?
> 
> I am not unfamiliar with the function of sticky tape, however I noted
> Paul Roark referencing that he used tape in addition to the plugs.
> Thus I wonder if there is an internal pressure function in the
> cartridges which should or must be maintained and with out the solid
> sealing plugs, there would be two apertures which could inflow
> exterior air. 
> 
> MIS has the plugs unavailable for purchase, as per my URL, in the
> post, my impression was that they would not free up any separate
> plugs, if they are not going to sell them at this time.
> 
> In earlier years (and particularly with CFS CIS units) this was
> apparently important. Also I note that the sticky tape that I did
> immediately put over the plug hole, as soon as the plug went down the
> drain, permitted ink to come out of the plug hole.
> 
> Why would plugs, of various types, be used at all if tape would do the
> trick. Anyway, I was looking for alternatives until MIS could supply
> more plugs.
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Steve Kale
> <stevekale@...> wrote:
>> 
>> Sticky tape and ask MIS nicely to add a couple of extra plugs in
> with your
>> next order...
>>