Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger"
<rsmith02@...> wrote:
>
> I don't think any purge is needed, except maybe going from MK in the
> glop position back to glop.
> 
> As a matter of fact I have OEM Epson PK and Y in my R1800 now with MIS
> inks in the other spots.  No problems here.
> 
> You need a full set of cartridges installed (can be just cleaning
> carts in the non MK positions) to print anything.
   
    Roger,thanks for your reply.
Can i use the oem color cartridges if I so choose ?
Do  you use the MIS color carts because they are more archival??






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> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com,
> "gerardthomas517x" <gerardthomas517x@> wrote:
> >
> > I am interested in starting to  print some b&w on the 1800
> > printer.I've read/re-read most of the info i could find,and I'm still
> > not quite sure exactly what step to take first..
> > On the inksupply .com website ,it says"that oem epson ink is
> > compatible with the black inks from MIS",and that no cleaning is
> > necessary.
> > Then on another page it states that cleaning is mandatory.
> > 
> > 1.do I need to remove all of the oem inks,and purge the printer of oem
> > ink,first?
> > 
> > 2..After purging the ink,do I put the oem color catridges back in the
> > printer ,or leave  them out?
> > 
> > 3. Do I print with the 3 black cartridges only?
> > 
> >  Any advise /help would be appreciated
> > Thanks for your patience
> > Mike
> >
>