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RE: [Digital BW] Re: Problems using Eboni Black only on 1280 for B&W prints

2006-02-05 by Paul Roark

> I just ran an entire set of UT2 on my 1280. Didn't really last
> long...dunno what was up with that.

If the carts are the spongeless ones, be sure the stoppers are sealing.  Ink
can run out of the carts if air is leaking in.

> Note: you can refill cleaning carts with windex, ...

I've heard the ammonia in the Windex might damage the interior of the head
if left there very long.

>  ...
> I love my 1280 and will probably always keep it because while I
> thought it was expensive....it's really cheap...

It's good to hear the success stories with the 1280, because it is the
cheapest new 13" printer we have available.  

> ... and the 3000 I found in the trash ...
> I'm eager to see what I can do with.

If the heads are not shot, I have partitioning curves for the 3000 that can
control the MIS UT-FS/N type inks.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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