Digital BW, The Print

I print with a 3800 and really don't do anything different because of the low humidity. I keep the printer covered except when I'm printing and blow off the printer (with compressed air) before I print. Living in a desert environment, dust can be more of an issue. A few months a year, known as the "Monsoon Season" the humidity is higher, also after a rain storm. We average about 7" of rain a year and compared to what most people associate with monsoon, I'm not sure why they call it that. I print fairly often. I do occasional head cleanings, nothing really extraordinary.

I wish I could be more help. Maybe I'm just lucky.

Gary

baffin@...

http://wwwgaryallenbrownphoto.com
 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: R.Ternbach 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:49 AM
  Subject: [Digital BW] low humidity


    
  I live in ern Massachusetts where we need to humidify in winter and
  dehumidify in summer. So I'm interested in learning from you the
  following: --What do you do about the low humidity when you want to print?
  If you humidify--What kind of humidifier do you use? Do you use
  dimineralized water in you humidifier? Do you have a problem with mineral
  dust spread by your humidifier?

  > <I would not think that excessive or inadequate humidity is a problem
  > anywhere in the USA at this month - but check your environment to make
  > sure that you're not below 20% humidity which will dry <out the heads. We
  > like to stay above 30% and below 55%. Also, clean your capping station. If
  > it can not seal properly, it can introduce air into your print heads...
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  > That is, unless you live in Phoenix (Arizona). Today's projected high 99
  > (37C), with 8% humidity.
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  > Gary
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  > baffin@...
  > www.garyallenbrownphoto.com
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