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Re: Switching procedure between MK and PK on Epson R200

2008-08-06 by pr_roark

> How much flushing should one do when switching between 
> UT-3D MK (Ebony I guess) and PK cartridges on Epson R200? 

> Should I run a cleaning cycle, or just print X square inches of 
> only black ink position (using a RIP)?
> 

I'm told the heads contain very little ink.  Usually the cleaning cycle 
that is done as part of the ink changing will be enough when just 
switching between MK and PK.  

I know from switching from color to a grey, however, that there are 
trace amounts that will take a while to clean out, but I don't think 
they are enough when you're just dealing with 2 high load carbon inks 
to make a significant difference in actual printing.  With color one 
can often see traces in the top half of a purge pattern print.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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