Digital BW, The Print

I have a slightly different experience, although that may be because it is
more humid here in the UK.  I run two 4000's with Piezography K7 inks in
(Neutral and a Selenium/Sepia split) I rarely suffer from clogs in either,
even when they have been idle for a few weeks.  If you like printing on
matte papers I think it is hard to rival this inkset.

David Whistance

  -----Original Message-----
  From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Louis Dina
  Sent: 14 May 2009 17:40
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] Re: I inherited an Epson 4000 that I'd like to
convert to B&W printing.





  --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "lambonick"
<BMWNick@...> wrote:
  >
  > Hi,
  >
  > I posted this in the Epson 4000 group but didn't get many responses so I
thought I'd try here.
  >
  > I apologize if this has been addressed previously, I searched and
nothing came
  > up!
  >
  > I inherited a 4000 that I'd like to convert to B&W printing. What is the
current
  > "best" solution? MIS? Piezography? Or is there a replacement color ink
solution
  > that can be RIP controlled to produce both b&w/color prints?
  >
  > I realize that this can be a can of worms topic, but I was hoping that
there would be an obvious "just get this" solution at this point for such an
old printer.
  >
  > Thanks,
  >
  > Nick
  >
  Nick,

  The 4000 has a reputation for clogged nozzles, so whatever ink you choose,
try to find an ink that has a reputation for not clogging. Some 4000's
seemed to work fine, but others clogged like crazy. Epson sent me three
4000's, and every one of them was a clogmeister. I got so fed up with my
4000 (even using only Epson OEM inks) that I finally gave it to the
Salvation Army. I couldn't find anyone who wanted it for free, let along for
a price.

  If you have a good one, it makes fine prints. But stack the deck in your
favor by feeding it whatever inks tend to not clog.

  Lou



  


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