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2011-03-04 by Louis de Stoutz
Hi folks! Just to be sure before I make a mistake: - Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away, without ever running OEM inks ? - Does the head-alignment procedure work well with carbon-6 (patterns recognizable) ? Thanks, Louis
2011-03-04 by Paul
Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...> wrote: > > > - Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away, > without ever running OEM inks ? I believe it is. Save those OEM inks in case there is a problem with the printer. When one calls Epson about a problem they ask for the numbers on the carts to be sure they are OEM inks. Then they ask for the printer to be shipped back without the ink in it. So, you want to be sure you have the ink carts saved and identified as to what they are. > > - Does the head-alignment procedure work well with carbon-6 (patterns > recognizable) ? Again, I think so. (Never did a comparison of effectiveness -- it has not been a problem.) Paul www.PaulRoark.com
2011-03-04 by Kip Babington
A recent Epson experience that may or may not apply to a 1400: When I set up a new C88+ recently I tried to start off using partially full OEM color carts (the old printer died with ink left in the carts - I kept 'em) but the printer wouldn't even start its setup routine. Had to put full ones in, then it started up and ran fine. I know you can stick in partially full carts in normal use, but apparently the printer has to begin with full ones. At least on the C88 line. Just FWIW. Cheers, Kip Paul wrote: > > > Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...> wrote: > > > > > > - Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away, > > without ever running OEM inks ? > > I believe it is. > > Save those OEM inks in case there is a problem with the printer. When > one calls Epson about a problem they ask for the numbers on the carts > to be sure they are OEM inks. Then they ask for the printer to be > shipped back without the ink in it. So, you want to be sure you have > the ink carts saved and identified as to what they are. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2011-03-05 by ddandan12
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...> wrote: > > Hi folks! Just to be sure before I make a mistake: > > - Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away, > without ever running OEM inks ? > > - Does the head-alignment procedure work well with carbon-6 (patterns > recognizable) ? > > Thanks, > Louis > I did just this, loading MIS EB-6 cartridges straight from the boxes (both the new r1400 printer box and the EB-6 cartridge set box). Everything went fine and is still going fine 2 weeks later. The only issue I have is that I have never had a 'low ink' signal and the software display of ink remaining is flawed. The indicators simply go down and then flip back to full at their own volition, independent of the amount of ink actually in the cartridge. I now check the cartridges by removing them every now and then, and refill when low. After removing the cartridges to check level, I push the 'ink' button again to relaod/reprime/whatever it likes to do. And I run a nozzle checks after this. After a few days, you'll be able to tel when a print is missing an ink if you lose track. I ran the alignment procedure once and it seemed to work ok.
2011-03-05 by Louis de Stoutz
Thanks everybody for your replies! Is this normal behavior, not to indicate ink levels? Is everybody else also checking ink levels "physically"? Louis
On 05.03.2011 03:22, ddandan12 wrote: > > I did just this, loading MIS EB-6 cartridges straight from the boxes (both the new r1400 printer box and the EB-6 cartridge set box). Everything went fine and is still going fine 2 weeks later. > The only issue I have is that I have never had a 'low ink' signal and the software display of ink remaining is flawed. The indicators simply go down and then flip back to full at their own volition, independent of the amount of ink actually in the cartridge. > I now check the cartridges by removing them every now and then, and refill when low. After removing the cartridges to check level, I push the 'ink' button again to relaod/reprime/whatever it likes to do. And I run a nozzle checks after this. > After a few days, you'll be able to tel when a print is missing an ink if you lose track. > I ran the alignment procedure once and it seemed to work ok.
2011-03-05 by Mike Johnston
I have an Epson Stylus 1400 and cartridges from MIS. I have to physically check the levels as the automatic part does not work. I cannot get them to reset. Possibly there is an issue with QTR which I use exclusively to print. Mike J. _____
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Louis de Stoutz Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 6:45 AM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: New printer Thanks everybody for your replies! Is this normal behavior, not to indicate ink levels? Is everybody else also checking ink levels "physically"? Louis On 05.03.2011 03:22, ddandan12 wrote: > > I did just this, loading MIS EB-6 cartridges straight from the boxes (both the new r1400 printer box and the EB-6 cartridge set box). Everything went fine and is still going fine 2 weeks later. > The only issue I have is that I have never had a 'low ink' signal and the software display of ink remaining is flawed. The indicators simply go down and then flip back to full at their own volition, independent of the amount of ink actually in the cartridge. > I now check the cartridges by removing them every now and then, and refill when low. After removing the cartridges to check level, I push the 'ink' button again to relaod/reprime/whatever it likes to do. And I run a nozzle checks after this. > After a few days, you'll be able to tel when a print is missing an ink if you lose track. > I ran the alignment procedure once and it seemed to work ok. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2011-03-06 by Phillip Kimble
You certainly can and that is exactly what I did a year ago. I unboxed the 1400, plugged it in, installed UT14 inkset, did a quick head check, alignment wasnt needed, and have been printing ever since. ________________________________
From: Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...>
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, March 4, 2011 5:30:40 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] New printer
Hi folks! Just to be sure before I make a mistake:
- Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away,
without ever running OEM inks ?
- Does the head-alignment procedure work well with carbon-6 (patterns
recognizable) ?
Thanks,
Louis
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]2011-03-06 by Phillip Kimble
I use 1400 and MIS inks and you will see some odd tones in your prints when you suddenly run out of ink. I normally check all inks levels before doing any print jobs to offset interuptions. ________________________________
From: Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...>
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, March 5, 2011 6:44:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: New printer
Thanks everybody for your replies!
Is this normal behavior, not to indicate ink levels?
Is everybody else also checking ink levels "physically"?
Louis
On 05.03.2011 03:22, ddandan12 wrote:
>
> I did just this, loading MIS EB-6 cartridges straight from the boxes (both the
>new r1400 printer box and the EB-6 cartridge set box). Everything went fine and
>is still going fine 2 weeks later.
> The only issue I have is that I have never had a 'low ink' signal and the
>software display of ink remaining is flawed. The indicators simply go down and
>then flip back to full at their own volition, independent of the amount of ink
>actually in the cartridge.
> I now check the cartridges by removing them every now and then, and refill when
>low. After removing the cartridges to check level, I push the 'ink' button again
>to relaod/reprime/whatever it likes to do. And I run a nozzle checks after this.
> After a few days, you'll be able to tel when a print is missing an ink if you
>lose track.
> I ran the alignment procedure once and it seemed to work ok.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]2011-03-07 by R Craig Blackman
I've read from the journals that with a new 1400, one should insert the orig cartriges to ensure that the mach is operating perfectly. Then, if you satisfied, than load the carbon-6. (I love my 1400) Craig ________________________________
From: Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, March 4, 2011 6:30:40 AM Subject: [Digital BW] New printer Hi folks! Just to be sure before I make a mistake: - Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away, without ever running OEM inks ? - Does the head-alignment procedure work well with carbon-6 (patterns recognizable) ? Thanks, Louis [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2011-03-07 by Phillip Kimble
The problem is if you get a new 1400 and plug 3rd party inksets into it and the machine is dead, Epson may claim the warranty is void. This would force the consumer to eat the cost of a new printer + the cost of buying a new one. The risk is reduced by knowing the 1400 will support selected 3rd party inksets. Even if the printer dies a month after receiving, you tested it with the supplied ink, the warranty is still void using 3rd party inks. This is debatable but the point is, if using 3rd party inks does i fact void the warranty and that is a major concern, you should not be using 3rd party ink in your brand new printer. On the opposite side of the coin, if you cut the chase and plug 3rd party ink into a brand new printer, you remove the headache of flushing the OEM inks, cleaning the heads, and then installing the desired inksets. Matter of opinion and preference I suppose. Phil ________________________________
From: R Craig Blackman <blac1588@...>
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, March 7, 2011 11:42:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] New printer
I've read from the journals that with a new 1400, one should insert the orig
cartriges to ensure that the mach is operating perfectly. Then, if you
satisfied, than load the carbon-6.
(I love my 1400)
Craig
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From: Louis de Stoutz <loudest@...>
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, March 4, 2011 6:30:40 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] New printer
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Hi folks! Just to be sure before I make a mistake:
- Is it ok to load an out-of-the-box new 1400 with carbon-6 right away,
without ever running OEM inks ?
- Does the head-alignment procedure work well with carbon-6 (patterns
recognizable) ?
Thanks,
Louis
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