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RE: [Digital BW] Storing opened cartridges

2006-09-02 by Paul Roark

>... I just got my Eboni cartridge from MIS and want to
> replace the partially used Epson black cartridge with this one. 

>Do I just store the partially used one in a ziplog bag and do 
>I have to first tape over the ink outlet with magic tape?


I also rinse the ink off the outlet with a syringe I keep full of water.
Then I tape the outlet.  For really long storage I tape the air inlet --
only occasionally, and I've never really seen any difference.  I store the
inks with the outlet down.  Shake them before re-using.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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