Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Clayton Jones"
<cj@...> wrote:
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> Speaking of that, as Alan said, changing carts is often when clogs
> happen.  I think most of these clogs are actually air traps, and I
> found that if, after inserting a new cart, I let it sit for 5 or more
> minutes before pushing the ink button (or turning it off/on), these
> clogs are almost completely eliminated.  My theory is that it allows
> the ink to settle down into the head.
  
That makes a lot of sense especially as Epson instruct you to _shake_
each new cartridge prior to insertion, presumably to make sure the
pigment hasn't formed itself into a lump in the new cartridge (which
is usually stored _upside down_ if you've followed the instructions on
the box). However, shaking could plausibly create air bubbles as well.
So "shake, then wait" seems like a good compromise.

Regards,

Alan