Digital BW, The Print

You got that right Walker.  I have a 9800 (supposedly pressurized) that 
had all sorts of problems with inkflow.
Finally Epson clued in and the tech went through the process you 
describe, seems to have fixed the problem.
He had to drain the ink from the lines though, do you have to do that?

Ken

Walker Blackwell wrote:
>
> I've found that the main problem contributing to micro-lines is that
> the ink lines actually get compressed at the ink-cart stations and at
> the print head. There is a rubber O-ring and a threaded nob that fits
> over that ring. The ring compresses the plastic and the plastic just
> won't let enough ink through. I've found that taking out the ink line
> from the print head and clipping the end of it with scissors and then
> putting the ink line back in, solves this problem. It takes about 20
> mins and probably voids all sorts of warranties. But hey, it works
> for me. I replace the O-ring as well. I have a very nice Epson tech
> who sells me parts but I'm sure you could find these at an Autoparts
> or some other normal store.
> Of the four 9600s I run, I've had to do this with three of them. The
> fourth is newer and I'll probably need to do it next year.
>
> Air bubbles in the line can also contribute to this. If you are
> running K7 ink, I would suggest running 5 KK2 cleanings right after
> installing 7 new fresh carts just to run all the air bubbles out of
> your lines. I know it sucks, but there's been plenty of wind in those
> bags in the past. It's a good thing to do anyway just so you know you
> have all your inks running with ONE batch of ink. I would suggest
> getting refillable 9600 carts and buying bottles. This helps w/ air-
> bubbles. Here I am saying it and not doing it, but, well . . . maybe
> I like to suffer.
>
> take care,
> Walker Blackwell
>