Digital BW, The Print

Thanks again, Eddie for the info.  I'm on my way!

Dave
---- Edward Wiseman <pahts@...> wrote: 
> Dave..
> 
>     Your color "dye" inks for the 1280 should look fine against your
> 1800..BUT longevity is the biggest factor here..Your 1800 prints should
> outlast the dye based 1280 prints by MANY years...I use one for "LYSON
> Fotonic" dye based inks, which are "claimed" to last longer with certain
> LYSON papers than the Epson's Dyes, but have a BETTER color gamut IMHO..
> 
>      As far as the UT-2 inks go, sure make a few prints with the Epson inks,
> make sure you have NO banding or clogging issues, and take them out and
> install your UT-2 Inks and then do a couple of 6-color purges from the file
> that's available on the MIS Site..Then do a nozzle check and you should be
> good -to- go.
> yes, you can save your OEM Epson carts by taping over the "vent" holes on
> the top of the cartridges, and than taping the exit ports..Place them in a
> sealed zip-lock bag "upside-down", and keep them in a dry place at room
> temperature..You may need to use them at some point to test you system, or
> to clear a clog..1280's will clog from time to time..
> 
>      FYI, my "other 1280" has the UT-2 inks installed in spongeless carts,
> and while not totally trouble free, give excellent results most of the
> time..Simply AMAZING!
> 
> Eddie Wiseman
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dave Brinson" <davidbrinson@...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:54 PM
> Subject: [Digital BW] Epson 1280/purging inks
> 
> 
> I just got a new Epson 1280 which I will use primarily for Black &
> White. I think I'd like to run a few sheets through with the color
> first to see how it compares with my R1800.  If I do so, and put my
> new MIS UT-2 inks in afterwards, is there much ink wasted when purging
> out the old color inks;  and, is there any feasible way to store the
> color carts to reuse again down the road in case of a color
> emergency?
> 
> Thanks in advance for assistance.
> 
> Dave
> 
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