Digital BW, The Print

Hi Arlene,

 

I'm not sure what the problem is with your printer, but when my printers
have not been able to clean themselves, it's been the pump that has broken.
Once the pump goes - which is easy to fix for some who know what they're
doing (not me) - no amount of cleaning cycles will work, regardless of what
type of ink is in the printer.  The pump seems to be a primary weak spot for
Epson printers.  Someone on the wide format forum might know how to diagnose
this if not even replace the parts.

 

Paul

www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/>  

 

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
arlenelove3@...
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 9:50 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Help....

 

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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