Digital BW, The Print

"ragarecords" <raga@...> wrote:
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> I have replaced my 7500 with a 7600, presently containing Epson OEM ultrachrome inks. ...
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> Can I simply load the MIS ink on top of the Ultrachrome and purge it through? ...


I recently retired my 7500 for a 7800 and ran my C6 clear base through it first -- using the MIS empty carts that I later used for the B&W inks.  I think you can just do a couple initial fills with the inks, but it'll be more costly.  I also let the 7800 sit with the clear base for several days to be sure the color ink was off the sides of the tubes.  The only issue I ran into was the need to replace the stuffing in the ink waste tank.  (The MIS resetter resets that chip also.)


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> If anyone can use a free 7500 ...

I'll probably have a free 7500 available also.  These are good machines for some inksets.  The dilute carbon in the 7500 on Premier Art Smooth BW makes the most neutral print I've seen for a 100% carbon print.  On coated papers (not Arches) the old 7500 can make some very nice prints.  The main reason I upgraded was to be able to print more smoothly on Arches.  For those who want to go to 24" paper and can't justify a newer printer, picking up a free 7500 is a seriously good option.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com