Digital BW, The Print

danielstaver wrote:
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> Thanks! I still can't get it to work, but at least then I know this is 
> a general problem with these cartridges and not just my printer in 
> particular.
>
> Considering your solution to the problem it sounds to me as if there 
> is an alignment problem with the chips on the MIS cartridges.
>
> The 4800 and 7800 use the same cartridges, so it's not unlikely your 
> solution should work for me as well. Where exactly do you place these 
> shims and how thick are they?
>
> I tried inserting several strips of 310g matte paper under the 
> cartridge when inserting into the printer, but it didn't help.
>

Yes, it has been a problem for me and I agree with you, seems to be an 
alignment issue. I finally replaced all Jon's carts (and I'm not 
implying this to be an issue with inkjet mall's carts in 
particular--only my experience--I have not heard a great number of 
others with this issue) with MIS and have had more success. Usually 
moving them around a bit will seat them. If that doesn't work I'll cut 
small strips (maybe three quarter inch by around 4 inches) and jam one 
of these in under the cartridge. For whatever reasons this seems to work.

The MIS cartridges are long enough I can refill without removing 
them--this is a plus! The only time they have to come out is to reset.

Hope you get yours working soon.

Patrick Carr

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Carr Imaging



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