Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "sonrisenc" <sonrisenc@y...> 
wrote:
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "sinar001" 
> <jnolly@a...> wrote:
SNIP
> > 
> > HP & Canon systems originally replaced the print head as you 
> replaced the ink. The print 
> > head on these disposable carts tended to wear out quite quickly, 
> allowing perhaps one, 
> > maybe two refills before becoming unusable. Third party empty HP 
> carts were not available 
> > because of the very specialized equipment necessary to produce the 
> integral print heads.
> > 
> > John Nollendorfs
> >
> 
> I was unaware the HP cart heads had such limited use. Hmmmmmmm.... 
> maybe I should plan to purchase a 1280 for CIS conversion and sell 
> the 9800....
> 
> Sonrise

Some of the larger HP printers (Design jet 130)  and the Canon printers have user 
replaceable print heads separate from the ink cart. But looking at the HP 9800, I see it has 
the print head integral with the ink.

Yes, by all means, I think you would be better off with an Epson 1280 & CIS, depending on 
how much printing you do. The trouble with CIS systems and pigmented inks, is that the 
pigments tend to settle. If you don't go through 4 oz of ink in a month, you will at some 
time notice the effects of settling ink. 

Another option, if you don't print that much is consider the new "spongeless" refillable 
carts. These are considerably cheaper than a CIS for the 1280. The 1280 5-color empty 
carts with chip are only $6 @. A kit with carts, ink & chip resetter is about $130 from MIS.

The other nice thing about using these "spongeless carts" instead of a CIS, is you can 
change from color to quad tone B&W printing very quickly and easily. 

John Nollendorfs