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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "mikezcnc" <eemikez@c...> wrote:
> Stefan, Not to disagree with you, but I recently experimented with
> Epson 1520 which isa piezo printer and the printer doesn't like
> anything different than original Epson printer. After using an
> aftermarket ink the printer died and the printhead smoked (!)
If the printhead blew magic smoke, that is going to be due to ink
leaking into the electronics.
I run a 3rd party pigmented ink in a 1520 for Tshirt imprinting. Tens
of thousands at least use 3rd party dye and pigmented and dye sub
inkjet inks in Epson printers. They do tend to be touchier with non
dye inks.
Epson printheads are "solvent" but the solvent is alcohol. As
discussed here and on the Epson printers list, one big problem with
other solvents is they may attack other parts of the printhead like
the plastic leading up to the piezo heads.
Steve
> I'will remind that my experience with floor wax killed few printers.
> The feeding of PCB is easy the problem si the ink. I suggest that any
> printer that has a printhead with the cartridge is better because if
> something goes wrong it can be replaced...
>
> Mike