Digital BW, The Print

Jann,

You wrote:

>...
>I think what I need is a MIS Variable inkset ,
>but I\ufffdm not sure which of my spare printers will work
>best for the BW conversion - 1200 or EX ?

There seems to be quite a few people who want to use the 1200 for the MIS VM
(Variable tone MIS) inkset.  On the other hand, the EX seems to be so old
few use it now.  So, I've started to write some control curves for the 1200,
but I'm not going to bother with the EX.  Each printer type needs its own
curves.  So, you might want to go with the 1200 and take advantage of
pre-made control curves.

>Next question is about Continuous inkflow cartridges .
>Is it a way to go  ?

It's much less of a hassle than re-filling cartridges all the time.  It'll
also end up cheaper due to less wasted ink.

>Should I buy everything from MIS , or should I shop cartridge
>piping and stuff somewhere else ?

NoMoreCars.com is another supplier that is often used.  I've not used the
MIS version, but it's so much cheaper that I think I'll try it next time.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com

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> 
> NoMoreCars.com is another supplier that is often used.  I've 
not used the
> MIS version, but it's so much cheaper that I think I'll try it next 
time.
> 
> Paul
> http://www.PaulRoark.com

I use both MIS and CIS sytems and originally the MIS was a pain 
to setup. It still is... if you follow the old instructions and inject ink 
into the catridges. Instead, use the vacum pump method as 
outlined for the CIS system. You can get the pump from MIS as 
well now, but they seam to still backseat that method for the 
original injection method. The system I just had delivered this 
week still include instructions to inject.  I don't know why anyone 
would do this when the vacuum method is easier by far!

Though the price from MIS is much cheaper, the CIS system is 
engineered a bit nicer, but that is just cosmetics. The bottom line 
is $125 for CIS or $60 for MIS... prices are for an 1160 not 
including vacuum pump. The CIS may look better but the results 
are the same.

Dave