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Re: Epson 2200 Long Term Storage Question

2009-05-17 by pr_roark

> > > What do I need to do to insure that the 2200 will remain
> > > in good shape ...


> >  I used refillable carts and used MIS cleaning solution. ...

>  I agree, I'd leave the cartridges in the printer after 
> cleaning, and then store with cartridges in the printer, 
> full of cleaning solution.  Unless the heads are clean as
>  a whistle, drying tends to be the enemy.  

I also agree with the above.  One refinement would be to use MIS UC clear base or the "do it yourself" C6 base described at 
http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Ink-Mixing.pdf

The problem with MIS cleaning fluid is that it's a lower viscosity product than the clear base or OEM inks.  In one printer I had in storage with cleaning fluid in it, the fluid ran out through the head.  When I went to use the printer, the carts were empty.  The higher viscosity of the MIS UC base or C6 base should avoid this problem.  I use the C6 base now and it seems to work very well.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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