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Re: Q. about UT-7 cartridge life

2010-04-01 by robert49brake

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "lj_hyder" <lawrenhyder@...> wrote:

> I've set up an Epson 2200 with the UT-7 inks
> and the cartridges in the LC and LM positions 
> have run out rather quickly, while the rest of the inks
> are still 2/3 to 3/4 full.  Is it normal 
> for  the light gray and light toner to be 
> used at such a disproportionate rate? 

I'm not familiar with the 2200 but if the LC and LM cartridges are next to the MK or PK cartridges Epson typically uses the lighter inks in a disproportionate amount during the cleaning process to flush out the parking pads where the MK and PK inks can build up.

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