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1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

2018-09-27 by paulmwhiting@...

I wonder if it's necessary for each dilution to have its own syringe and needle. I've been using just one for all six carts and thoroughly rinsing out the syringe between each filling. I wait till I can get a clear stream of fresh water, then for good measure do a few more rinses.

I'm not that cheap! It just simplifies the matter.

BTW, just ordered and received a set of the newly designed InkJet Mall carts for my 1430. I'll report back on how I make out. Anyone else tried those?

Cheers,

Paul W.


Re: [Digital BW] 1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

2018-09-27 by Paul Roark

paulmwhiting@... wrote:

I wonder if it's necessary for each dilution to have its own syringe and needle. I've been using just one for all six carts and thoroughly rinsing out the syringe between each filling. ...

I used to be a perfectionist and use separate ones. No more. With regard to rinsing, the best rinse is probably the clear base you're using. Not tap water. If you start with the lightest c6b dilution and work your way up to the MK, you have that base with a little carbon in it. That's even better than the pure base in terms of slightly over-diluting the next ink. So, what I recommend for the carbon partition is to just pump the syringe with the needle down and blow out most of the lighter ink. Then you're ready for the next one.

If you use a toner like I do, it also uses the c6b base. Both before and after that ink, I rinse with tap water and then the clear base.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Re: 1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

2018-09-27 by brian_downunda@...

My take on this is that I found using a separate syringe for each ink and rinsing the lot at the end to be easier than what's described here. YMMV.

But I am forever thankful for the day that I discovered SquEasyFill bottles from Octoink(jet) and pretty much gave up syringes forever. I have a large box of unused syringes that I really should donate to someone, but were someone on this side of the planet interested, I'd have a duty of care to recommend SquEasyFills instead.


I can't recommend them them highly enough. They significantly reduce the time take to refill desktop carts, reduce the mess and risk of spillage, and do away with the whole rinse and cleanup process. You can even use them to drain carts where you have a problem with pigment sedimentation - the Achilles' heel of third party monochrome inksets - agitate the SquEasyFill bottle, and refill the cart. This doesn't take much more time that a straight refill, and is *so much* easier than trying the same stunt with syringes.

I can also recommend the Octoink waste ink tanks. Also very clever and elegant design and way better than tanks from other suppliers.

I have no affiliations with Octoink and haven't tried any of their other products. Just a happy customer who is impressed with a clever, well-made products that address a need, and quality service.


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I wonder if it's necessary for each dilution to have its own syringe and needle. I've been using just one for all six carts and thoroughly rinsing out the syringe between each filling. ...

I used to be a perfectionist and use separate ones. No more. With regard to rinsing, the best rinse is probably the clear base you're using. Not tap water. If you start with the lightest c6b dilution and work your way up to the MK, you have that base with a little carbon in it. That's even better than the pure base in terms of slightly over-diluting the next ink. So, what I recommend for the carbon partition is to just pump the syringe with the needle down and blow out most of the lighter ink. Then you're ready for the next one.

If you use a toner like I do, it also uses the c6b base. Both before and after that ink, I rinse with tap water and then the clear base.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

Re: 1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

2018-09-27 by jeff.grant@...

SquEasyFill bottles are the answer to a maiden's prayer. As Brian said, they make refills a much easier and cleaner process, as well as giving a lot more control when compared to the stiffness of syringes.

Re: 1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

2018-10-19 by Steven Blutter

The squeezie bottles are welcome addition

However, I’m running 2 3880’s filled with
1. Cone color pigments
2. Cone Piezo Pro

I’d need 14 new bottles instead of the collection of syringes I already have, which I wash thoroughly after every use

The only problem I’ve had is forgetting to check ink levels, having bizarre prints when 1 channel is empty and blaming the computer or PS – D’oh!

Steven Blutter
(1st post – I’ve learned a lot from you guys – thanks!)

Re: 1 syringe for all eb6 carts - ok?

2018-10-19 by <ascherjim@...>

I have acquired and use these bottles, and they are a big time-saver for me.  However, I find that the nozzle for the MK (carbon black) bottle occasionally tends to clog and then I have to use a separate syringe for that refill.  Regarding the separate subject raised concerning a light coming on -- to indicate a low-ink cartridge -- I use my cartridge re-setter to clear the "offending" cartridge.  In fact, when refilling my cartridges, I always re-set them before re-inserting them.

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