Digital BW, The Print

I've never used any inks other than MIS, and I'm about to give up  with them 
and the Continuous Flow Systems, and give in to Epson. I've  wasted days, 
weeks, trying to  clear clogs - the works:- Windex, KK2 SSCL  with my 7600 and the 
UT7 inks.  The repair company has taken my printer  back to the shop for a 
second time in a month. Chips won't re-set. More  time lost sending for new 
chips that also don't work. The repair guy lent  me a 3800 with Epson  K3  carts - 
and in comparison, it feels like a  toy. I've been printing B&W, and although 
I'm still fiddling with the cool  to warm tones, I see no color shifts or 
meteramism.  Most of my  prints are 16 x 20, but I still want the occasional 24 x 
36 - so I can't settle  for a 3800. Is the 7800 as simple to use as the 3800? 
 
I never even considered using Epson ink -  because I always  worked In B&W - 
first with MIS Quadtone in a 3000, then the UT7 in my  7600 , EZ warm in a 
C88. and color in a C86. I've trashed the C86  and C88 and all the carts, bottles 
of ink, tubes, the full catastrophe. I  finally gave in and put Epson carts 
in my 220. No problems except cost. 
 
 With the MIS bulk ink, I never gave a thought about cost and felt  free to 
try different things and experiment. 
I liked dealing with a small innovative company, but the wasted time  and the 
frustration are no longer acceptable. Lately, I've spent more time  messing 
with clogs and chips  and tech help than I do making  prints.  I'm afraid that 
the cost of Epson ink will drive me to  make smaller prints - and make me 
fearful of "wasting ink" in trying new ways to  make my pictures.  I hate the idea 
of being held captive by  Epson. 
 
Is it me - or is anyone out there as frustrated as I am?
 
                       Arlene
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