Re: Epson R3000 nozzle clog ??????
2016-02-21 by brian_downunda@...
Jeff is right - clogs are not an issue I ve experienced often with Piezography in several printers, but sedimentation can be. My very strong advice would be to
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2016-02-21 by brian_downunda@...
Jeff is right - clogs are not an issue I ve experienced often with Piezography in several printers, but sedimentation can be. My very strong advice would be to
2016-02-21 by jeff.grant@...
There are lots of people using the 3000 for Piezography. As I understand it, it is a 3880 without some of the features. I wouldn t be worrying about the nozzle
2016-02-21 by Michael Angle
I just purchased the R3000 and plan on converting it to piezography s black ink. I don t want to it if it is going to cause me trouble. My concern is the very
2016-02-21 by brian_downunda@...
A CIS is certainly convenient, especially if you would otherwise need to refill often. I have one for my Piezo R1900, but ... I ve never used it. One thing
2016-02-20 by jeff.grant@...
I doubt that you will be disappointed. As Brian pointed out, there waste tanks are also great, and their instructions are excellent.
2016-02-20 by ascherjim@...
On the basis of Jeff s advice and experience -- On the subject of filling carts, I have a strong dislike for syringes. I hate cleaning and drying them, and
2016-02-20 by Un Globe Trotteur
I am going to chime in on this one. I use a 2200 and before I had a R220. I always used a CIS with these. I did try refillable cartridges once with my 2200 but
2016-02-20 by Edward Wiseman
Hi Homer Sadly I got the “nearing end of life msg” on my color unit, and it could not be revived by any means..I dropped it off at Best-Buy’s recycle
2016-02-20 by homershannon@...
My Epson 1400, which I use exclusively for B+W printing, is now six years old. It is not used heavily for photo printing - I don t make more than a couple of
2016-02-20 by brian_downunda@...
+100. Also their waste ink tanks. ... On the subject of filling carts, I have a strong dislike for syringes. I hate cleaning and drying them, and all the
2016-02-20 by jeff.grant@...
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2016-02-20 by jeff.grant@...
Yes, perhaps a little more detail would help. All printers clog with PZ inks if they are not well maintained.
2016-02-20 by Michael Angle
Any history of the Epson R3000 clogging with Piezography inks????? Michael Nagle 513-461-1143
2016-02-20 by paulmwhiting@...
Jeff, Gotcha... MIR seems like a good outfit, I ll study their offerings and keep them in mind. (I have a nephew in Brisbane.. but I don t think he s into
2016-02-20 by jeff.grant@...
Sorry Paul, two many TLAs. MIR is an Australian outfit: Order Refillable Ink Cartridges and CISS Ink Systems At Low Prices
2016-02-19 by paulmwhiting@...
Welcome back, Jeff! Um, what s MIR ink? I feel I should know that, it rings a bell. Perhaps you meant MIS? I m very familiar with that company, that s where
2016-02-19 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
I was in-lab with Jon the other day and he somewhat jokingly showed me how he fills the EasyFills with the vapor-nib that is in each InkjetMall ink bottle.
2016-02-19 by jeff.grant@...
Sorry folks for the tardy reply. That link to the Inkjetmall carts is right. I understand that they sell some colour refills but I only use Piezography inks. I
2016-02-19 by Thomas Maugham
That’s okay, happens to me all the time!!!!!!! From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] Sent:
2016-02-19 by paulmwhiting@...
Sorry Tom, I made you repeat the answer re: different syringes for each color! Got a little mixed up reading the thread. Paul
2016-02-19 by Thomas Maugham
Same here… yes, I am always fearful of contaminating my colors so I use a dedicated syringe and needle for each color. Best regards, Tom From:
2016-02-19 by Thomas Maugham
BTW, using the third-party inks and refillable carts I figure that my cost-per-refill is in the neighborhood of five cents a cart. That’s a lot better than
2016-02-19 by Thomas Maugham
Paul, I’m always fearful of contaminating a cart so I use a dedicated syringe and needle for each color. I’ve been doing this for quite a few years now and
2016-02-19 by paulmwhiting@...
Tom, Actually I m quite familiar with filling refillable carts but it s always been black or various dilutions of black for a couple of inksets in Epson
2016-02-19 by Thomas Maugham
Paul, always glad to help. I looked at these IJM carts (yes, IJM is Inkjet Mall) and don’t see any real benefit to them as the refillable carts that I use
2016-02-19 by paulmwhiting@...
Thanks, Tom, that is helpful. But I made a mistake in my message... I was intending to ask Jeff! You and Jeff had an exchange of messages a while back, that s
2016-02-19 by Thomas Maugham
Paul, I’m just using refillable carts from China purchased on eBay. I bought them full with ink and when that Ink ran out I refilled them with third-party
2016-02-19 by paulmwhiting@...
@jeffgrantou @Thomas Maugham I ve got a 1430 still on its OEM inks, but was considering this setup when my carts run out:
2016-02-17 by Jim Bechtel
I’ve seen and I just love it.. jimbo From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] Sent:
2016-02-17 by mccarvill@...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf6kOEtgQqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf6kOEtgQqE This video is a few years old but I couldn’t find it already posted
2016-02-17 by Bharat Patel
Hi, I am using 1400 and Eb6 inks. Does anyone have curve for Innova FibaPWT?I see there is one for R2880 in the QTR profiles but cannot find one for 1400.
2016-02-17 by Paul Roark
I had trouble only with the Bright White version also. The 325 non OBA paper is among my favorites - never a problem. Paul www.PaulRoark.com On Tue, Feb 16,
2016-02-16 by rdeloe1@...
Thanks for the tips Paul. This particular CIS is designed for easy agitation. It hangs on the side with velcro, so agitation involves taking it off, tilting it
2016-02-16 by Paul Roark
I m relieved to hear it was the 1430 that was defective. The 1400 was a very reliable platform for Eboni-6 and its permutations. I used Eboni-6 (most often
2016-02-16 by rdeloe1@...
Thanks to everyone who chipped in. The weight of evidence started pointing to the printer being damaged (or perhaps flawed from Day 1). Therefore, I took a
2016-02-16 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
They are indeed easy-to-fill ;) We’ve been using them recently in our R&D lab at IJM in a little 1430 printer working on a very new and exciting darkroom
2016-02-16 by Thomas Maugham
Ah I see, very clever! Thanks!!!!! From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Monday,
2016-02-16 by jeff.grant@...
Sorry Tom, they are a cart that consist of an ink tank and a holder with the chip. One clips into the other. IJM calls them Easyfills. After all my issues with
2016-02-16 by Thomas Maugham
Please, what are two part carts? Thanks, Tom From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] Sent:
2016-02-16 by jeff.grant@...
The 1430 is an odd beast. I bought one which I could not get to work reliably. I tried all sorts of carts but could not maintain a good nozzle check, mainly
2016-02-15 by paulmwhiting@...
One thing I ve thought of since my last post: I don t use Lightroom but have been tempted to get it. It turns out there s a sizable community (I can t document
2016-02-15 by paulmwhiting@...
This may not bear directly on your clogging issue, but you did mention trying different carts. I ve been pretty lucky as far as clogging goes - I have both a
2016-02-15 by Thomas Maugham
YW… I forgot that Eboni inks are pigment. That may be your main problem as I have been told that pigment inks don’t always work well in the 1430. I forgot
2016-02-15 by rdeloe1@...
Tom, thanks for the speedy response. I tried cleaning carts a while ago, but you ve motivated me to try it again. This time I m going to be more patient and
2016-02-15 by rdeloe1@...
Paul: Yes, I m using Eboni 1.1, and yes, Paul Roark has published updated curves for that formulation. His original posting in this thread provides the link. I
2016-02-15 by Thomas Maugham
I’m not using Eboni inks but have two 1430s. I’m using third-party dye inks in refillable carts and have few problems. One of the 1430s was given to me
2016-02-15 by rdeloe1@...
My Epson Artisan 1430 constantly fails the nozzle check. The best I ve ever been able to manage is 1/2 a day with a clean check. I m trying to decide if I
2016-02-15 by paulmwhiting@...
rdeloe1, Thanks very much for sharing your results. I use Premier Art Smooth Fine Art 205gsm and the Epson 1400 as well. I haven t tried the variable tone
2016-02-14 by rdeloe1@...
A quick update for anyone following this conversation, or coming to it later… I’ve had a chance to print with adapted versions of Paul’s “generic”
2016-02-13 by viafasin7@...
...It would be nice if MIS mixed the toner... I agree. If that was the case I would certainly give this new inkset a shot. Short of that, does anybody know