Digital BW, The Print

"Paul Whiting" wrote:

> 
> > The newer 1400 does not microband 
> > significantly and has better carts -- totally spongeless.
> 
> Are the 1400 carts refillable by the user?

Yes, the 1400 carts are refillable.  So far (knocking on simulated 
wood) I've had no defective valves or other issues with them.  I do, 
however, dislike the auto-reset chips.  However, they work and, 
again, don't have the high defect rates of the older chips & carts.


> > The latest problem with the MIS 1800 carts is that the 
> > sponge that is in the air inlet appears to deteriorate 
> > with Eboni-6, turning it green.  
> 

> I'm using 3-MK, not Eboni-6, in the MIS carts. (the five color
> positions contain OEM Epson with MIS cleaning fluid). Will I
> eventually have this green problem? Have refilled these, oh, maybe 3
> or 4 times, I'm just getting started.

I have seen no problems with 100% Eboni in the 1800 carts.  That's 
why the 3-MK is still a recommended approach.  I also have seen no 
problems with MIS color inks in these carts. 

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com