Digital BW, The Print

Thanks again, Jim.  I used the nipples that came with the flush
cartridges, and have done essentially what you suggested.  (I felt the
flush carts were less important and taped them with scotch tape until
I get some electrical tape).

\<jimhayes@f...> wrote:

> 
> Either buy the acriylic EZ-plugs from a no-more-carts distributor for
> $15 (Actually, buy two sets since the plastic cracks under presense of
> the solvent in the old VM ink- don't know about PT or other new ink).
> This is the easiest method to install but more expensive and it falls
> apart. The diameter of the pins is smaller than the MIS rivit solution
> so it won't stress the rubber seal as much.
> 
> Or just buy some MIS rivits for 2 cents each and plug the holes. Pry
> then out with your thumbnail or a dull screwdriver. Remember that over
> time the rivits will expand the seal a bit- they are bigger than the
> nipples of the printhead. The EZ-Plugs are the same size.
> 
> I always kept the carts a little higher than the bottom of bottles. I
> put the carts in a ziploc bag but I do NOT seal it. This will save
> your carpet if you knock into it. And I stored the front end of carts
> down (side facing into printer).
> 
> Jim H.