Digital BW, The Print

I am printing on an Epson 3800 using Epson inks. I have a print with
large areas of black that I have a couple of small (maybe the size of
a piece of glitter) areas of white. What do folks use to spot inkjet
prints? I assume you could get small reservoirs of the relevant ink
and spot using this? The areas I need to spot are in matte-black
areas. Any easy sources of ink are appreciated - a Google search
mentions draining "empty" carts and using this ink; using water to
draw ink from nearby areas of print into blank area; watercolors;
running sheet of transparency through printer and picking up non-dry
ink off the sheet of transparency film. Opinions, other ideas?

Thank you,
J

Very simply take the cart out of the printer, use a 000 brush, lightly wipe
the cart at the connection point, spot your print reinsert cart and begin
printing. 

 

Eric Neilsen Photo

4101 Commerce Street, Suite 9

Dallas, TX 75226

214 827-8301

 

http://ericneilsenphotography.com

SKype ejprinter

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jarrrush
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:28 AM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] spotting prints - cross posted on dfa

 

I am printing on an Epson 3800 using Epson inks. I have a print with
large areas of black that I have a couple of small (maybe the size of
a piece of glitter) areas of white. What do folks use to spot inkjet
prints? I assume you could get small reservoirs of the relevant ink
and spot using this? The areas I need to spot are in matte-black
areas. Any easy sources of ink are appreciated - a Google search
mentions draining "empty" carts and using this ink; using water to
draw ink from nearby areas of print into blank area; watercolors;
running sheet of transparency through printer and picking up non-dry
ink off the sheet of transparency film. Opinions, other ideas?

Thank you,
J

 



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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "E Neilsen" 
<e.neilsen2@...> wrote:
>
> Very simply take the cart out of the printer, use a 000 brush, 
lightly wipe
> the cart at the connection point, spot your print reinsert cart and 
begin
> printing. 
> 
>  
> 


Noooooooooooo..... That's what the "empty" carts are for. Or if you are 
using bulk ink, obviously keep a little of each color handy in a small 
bottle to use for spotting.

Pulling a working cart out of the printer could cause dried heads (on 
the bad side of the head) or bubbles in the head which of course cause 
printing problems.

Ah, I pull them out all the time to shake, never had any of these  
issues.

Mark
http://www.stillrivereditions.com

On Feb 26, 2008, at 1:37 PM, Greg wrote:

> Pulling a working cart out of the printer could cause dried heads (on
> the bad side of the head) or bubbles in the head which of course cause
> printing problems.



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I don't know how long it takes you to spot, but what do you think happens
when you pull one out to change it? I am not talking days or hours, but a
few minutes. And Yes, nearly empty carts are a great source too. 

 

Eric Neilsen Photo

4101 Commerce Street, Suite 9

Dallas, TX 75226

214 827-8301

 

http://ericneilsenphotography.com

SKype ejprinter

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark
Savoia
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:42 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] spotting prints - cross posted on dfa

 

Ah, I pull them out all the time to shake, never had any of these 
issues.

Mark
http://www.stillriv <http://www.stillrivereditions.com> ereditions.com

On Feb 26, 2008, at 1:37 PM, Greg wrote:

> Pulling a working cart out of the printer could cause dried heads (on
> the bad side of the head) or bubbles in the head which of course cause
> printing problems.

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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "E Neilsen" 
<e.neilsen2@...> wrote:
>
> I don't know how long it takes you to spot, but what do you think 
happens
> when you pull one out to change it? I am not talking days or hours, 
but a
> few minutes. And Yes, nearly empty carts are a great source too. 
> 
>  
> 
>

Both valid points if the process is fast enough, but I wouldn't suggest 
it for more than a few moments is all.