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Re: Q. about UT-7 cartridge life

2010-04-01 by lj_hyder

The ink order is MK LK C LC M LM Y
It does make sense though, in getting everything set up the printer went through quite a few cleaning cycles.  I think I'll set up a CIS, since it seems I'll be doing quite a lot of printing while I learn the ropes.  Cheers.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "robert49brake" <robert49brake@...> wrote:
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> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "lj_hyder" <lawrenhyder@> wrote:
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> > 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? 
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> 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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