Digital BW, The Print

In looking for an Epson Archival Black Ink for my Epson 870,  I 
notice the term "with chip."  What is the meaning of the term "with 
chip" and what is chip's function?

Also, will Ilford smooth pearl paper and  Epson Archival Black 
Inks give a look similar to that of Ilford pearl  RC paper printed in 
the lab?

thanks

Martin

Apparantly most recent model Epson printers use ink cartridges with a 
pcb 'chip' to tabulate remaining ink, and discourage refilling/3rd 
party cartridges.

As it turns out, the chip can be reset using a trick involving 
swapping in a full cartridge first, or with electronic devices 
expressly made for the job. Chips can also be recycled after a 
cartridge has been used to the end of its useful life (the foam wears 
out). Unchipped, empty cartiridges are cheaper than ones sold with a 
chip.

See inksupply.com for more detailed explanations (you can also buy 
the relevant products there).

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "mxgo95747 
<mxgo95747@y...>" <mxgo95747@y...> wrote:
> In looking for an Epson Archival Black Ink for my Epson 870,  I 
> notice the term "with chip."  What is the meaning of the term "with 
> chip" and what is chip's function?
> 
> Also, will Ilford smooth pearl paper and  Epson Archival Black 
> Inks give a look similar to that of Ilford pearl  RC paper printed 
in 

> the lab?
> 
> thanks
> 
> Martin