Digital BW, The Print

Wondering if any of the 7000 or 9000 users have suggestions on how to switch
from Epson OEM dye inks to MIS or Cone Quad inks.  Did you flush...or simply
run the new ink through.  Did you run cleaning cycles to prime with the new
inks...print flush images until the BW prints were stable...how many?

Robert

Robert,

You will want to flush with cleaning fluid, definitely.  It will clear 
most but not all of the color dyes.  Some will mix with the carbon 
pigs and be evident in the first few flush images.  Here's what I 
suggest:

1. Do a "transport purge" of the dyes, as if you were going to ship 
the printer.  Described in manual...

2. Do an initial fill with the cleaning fluid.

3. Print a flush image or two with the fluid.  This will get most of 
the color dye out.

4. Do another purge.

5. Do an init fill with the carbon pigs.  Then you will need a few 
cleaning cycles, as most likely not all the nozzles will fire.   Then 
print some flush images, which may show a little color.  

6. You may have to allow it to sit overnight, as some nozzles can 
be stubborn in the initial filling, much like the desktop models.


After I got mine going I didn't dwell on flush images, I just went 
on made pictures.  But I considered all of the images I printed on 
the first day to be likely to have a bit of dye in them, and 
consequently trashed them later.  It won't be a problem as you 
will spend awhile getting the Dot Gain curve created in PS 
anyways, and will have to make many test prints.

My experiences,
Phil
http://philbard.com

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., Robert Morrison <
rmorrison@p...> wrote:
> Wondering if any of the 7000 or 9000 users have suggestions 
on how to switch
> from Epson OEM dye inks to MIS or Cone Quad inks.  Did you 
flush...or simply
> run the new ink through.  Did you run cleaning cycles to prime 
with the new
> inks...print flush images until the BW prints were stable...how 
many?
> 
> Robert