Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger"
<rsmith02@...> wrote:
>
> I have a refurb R1800 which I hope to use with the 3MK approach at 
> some point.  I loaded it with MIS replacement inks with Ebay Joycolor 
> carts.  The carts themselves fit better than the previous ones I've 
> gotten from MIS and the valves don't drip ink (yet).
> 
> I'm finding that this printer is not nearly as reliable as my R220.  
> I am having trouble getting good nozzle checks and now I'm getting 
> some fouling where part of one color (for example black) is showing 
> up in the Cyan nozzle checks.  I opened up the printer and here's 
> what I saw:
> 
> http://jingai.com/phototests/R1800%20Fouling%201.jpg
> 
> http://jingai.com/phototests/R1800%20Fouling%202.jpg
> 
> Is my printer bad?  It doesn't seem to be depositing waste ink in the 
> right place.  Are my cartridges the cause of this?  
> 
> Any help would be appreciated,
> Roger
>

Roger,

The fit of some 3rd party carts is "not exactly".  Ink may run through
the carts into the printer.  I suggest trying a set of Epson carts,
which should quickly reveal if your problem is with the printer or the
3rd party carts.

Good Luck.

Joe