QTR-Quadtone RIP

I had an InkjetFly Small Foot CIS loaded with 3 Eboni Channels and 5
clear base channels for months and never had any issue. That is also
with leaving the printer off and not printing for 2-3 weeks.

Then I decided to flush the CIS, clean it completely and fill it with
MIS color pigments for the R1800.

After 2 weeks of non use, all nozzle check patterns where missing many
lines.

Removed the CIS and loaded MIS carts - 3 Eboni and 5 clear base. It
took many cleaning cycles and an overnight stay of the printhead on
the parking pad filled with window cleaner to finally remove the clogs.

I suspect the type of ink might play a part. The binders in the Eboni
are of a lesser quantity and it must play a role.

I'm done with color on the R1800 unless I buy genuine carts.

I'll flush the CIS again and bring it back to 3 Eboni abd 5 clear base
channels! :-)

Just my experience.

Denis

>
> >... Is any CIS worth the effort? 
> 
> I don't know, but 2 cheap SuperJetUSA units have been working well for a
> number of months for me.  The one on my 2200 does have an air gap in one
> ling, but even though I'm not using it much any more, it pumps out
flawless
> nozzle checks every time I do check it (Carbon-6 inkset).  This 2200 is
> basically a test of what happens to this inkset and a CIS long term,
and so
> far, so good. 
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>