Digital BW, The Print

I have been using MIS ebony ink in the B position for some time and now 
the full set of UT7 inks.  My 2200 stopped recognizing first the MIS 
replacement for the magenta ink, so I switched the OEM magenta for a 
few draft jobs.  Now I am trying to print a good B&W and the printer 
won't recognize the MIS Ebony (two different cartridges) nor any of 3 
different OEM PK or K cartricges.  I am unable to run a cleaning 
cycle.  Any HELP suggestions would be appreciated.  Do I have to throw 
out this printer?  I am just totally frustrated!

As the light still shows red when I put in a new cartridge, I am 
wondering if this is one of the famouse 2200 clogs.  How do I get rid 
of it if it can't run a cleaning cycle?

Nancy
>
> I have been using MIS ebony ink in the B position for some time and 
now 
> the full set of UT7 inks.  My 2200 stopped recognizing first the MIS 
> replacement for the magenta ink, so I switched the OEM magenta for a 
> few draft jobs.  Now I am trying to print a good B&W and the printer 
> won't recognize the MIS Ebony (two different cartridges) nor any of 3 
> different OEM PK or K cartricges.  I am unable to run a cleaning 
> cycle.  Any HELP suggestions would be appreciated.  Do I have to 
throw 
> out this printer?  I am just totally frustrated!
>

This does not sound like a clog.  It may be that the printer has reached the
mandatory service point where it just shuts off.  On the other hand, I think
the lights usually flash when that point is reached.  The printer manual may
have a trouble shooting section that will tell you.  If the OEM carts are
also not recognized, something serious could be wrong with the printer.

 

Paul

www.PaulRoark.com <http://www.paulroark.com/>  

 

 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy
Wilson
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 12:15 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Is this a clog? 2200 won't recognize MIS UT7 inks . .
.

 

As the light still shows red when I put in a new cartridge, I am 
wondering if this is one of the famouse 2200 clogs. How do I get rid 
of it if it can't run a cleaning cycle?

Nancy
>
> I have been using MIS ebony ink in the B position for some time and 
now 
> the full set of UT7 inks. My 2200 stopped recognizing first the MIS 
> replacement for the magenta ink, so I switched the OEM magenta for a 
> few draft jobs. Now I am trying to print a good B&W and the printer 
> won't recognize the MIS Ebony (two different cartridges) nor any of 3 
> different OEM PK or K cartricges. I am unable to run a cleaning 
> cycle. Any HELP suggestions would be appreciated. Do I have to 
throw 
> out this printer? I am just totally frustrated!
>

 



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You've been running MIS rather than OEM, so if a clog it's a "famous
3rd-party clog", assuming it is a clog. 

If not a clog, of your MIS carts may have lost a chip or otherwise
damaged the contacts (quality control issue). Look around inside the
cart slots for junk or damage. 

If it was a waste pad issue, your computer would tell you that.


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Wilson"
<nancyewilson@...> wrote:

>
> As the light still shows red when I put in a new cartridge, I am 
> wondering if this is one of the famouse 2200 clogs.  How do I get rid 
> of it if it can't run a cleaning cycle?
> 
> Nancy
> >
> > I have been using MIS ebony ink in the B position for some time and 
> now 
> > the full set of UT7 inks.  My 2200 stopped recognizing first the MIS 
> > replacement for the magenta ink, so I switched the OEM magenta for a 
> > few draft jobs.  Now I am trying to print a good B&W and the printer 
> > won't recognize the MIS Ebony (two different cartridges) nor any of 3 
> > different OEM PK or K cartricges.  I am unable to run a cleaning 
> > cycle.  Any HELP suggestions would be appreciated.  Do I have to 
> throw 
> > out this printer?  I am just totally frustrated!
> >
>

try cleaning the contact area on the printer with some alcohol and a q-tip.

Charles.

----- Original Message ----
From: Paul Roark <paul.roark@verizon.net>
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 3:54:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Is this a clog? 2200 won't recognize MIS UT7 inks . . .

This does not sound like a clog. It may be that the printer has reached the
mandatory service point where it just shuts off. On the other hand, I think
the lights usually flash when that point is reached. The printer manual may
have a trouble shooting section that will tell you. If the OEM carts are
also not recognized, something serious could be wrong with the printer.

Paul

www.PaulRoark. com <http://www.paulroar k.com/> 

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From: DigitalBlackandWhit eThePrint@ yahoogroups. com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhit eThePrint@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Nancy
Wilson
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 12:15 PM
To: DigitalBlackandWhit eThePrint@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [Digital BW] Is this a clog? 2200 won't recognize MIS UT7 inks . .
.

As the light still shows red when I put in a new cartridge, I am 
wondering if this is one of the famouse 2200 clogs. How do I get rid 
of it if it can't run a cleaning cycle?

Nancy
>
> I have been using MIS ebony ink in the B position for some time and 
now 
> the full set of UT7 inks. My 2200 stopped recognizing first the MIS 
> replacement for the magenta ink, so I switched the OEM magenta for a 
> few draft jobs. Now I am trying to print a good B&W and the printer 
> won't recognize the MIS Ebony (two different cartridges) nor any of 3 
> different OEM PK or K cartricges. I am unable to run a cleaning 
> cycle. Any HELP suggestions would be appreciated. Do I have to 
throw 
> out this printer? I am just totally frustrated!
>

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I previously wrote about the 2200 not recognizing ink in the Black 
position.  Thanks to Charles Becker and Paul Roark for responding.

I purchased the 2200 not a year ago from the Epson Store as 
refurbished unit.  Luckily they agreed to replace it with a 
refurbished printer.  I finally got the refurbished printer 
yesterday, only it is an 1800--not a 2200.  I like the 2200 for its 
ability to print B&W using MIS UT7 inks on matte paper.  I've read 
that the 1800 does a good job with glossy paper but not such a good 
deal with matte paper using their matte black ink.

I have several OEM inks and MIS UT7 inks for the 2200.  I have also 
ordered a used 2200 from EBay; and as it has not used for about 3 
months, I am hoping that when it arrives in a few days, it is a good 
functioning printer.

Here are my questions:

1.  Did I get a good deal?  I am thinking that Epaon did not have any 
more refurbished 2200's to resupply me.

2.  As the 2400 is the upgrade for the 2200, should I ask them for 
this upgrade instead--even offering to chip in some ? money in the 
exchange?

3.  Should I just keep the 1800 and reserve it for colored glossies 
and use the 2200 with the MIS inks?

4.  If you think #2 is a good answer, do you think I should go for 
broke and try to get a deal on a 3800?

Well, it is the Christmas season, and I have many jobs ready to que 
up and print; so any help you can give me on sorting this out would 
be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Nancy

Yes, on # 2 and #4. IMHO.

Barbara White
On Dec 13, 2007, at 11:04 AM, Nancy Wilson wrote:

> I previously wrote about the 2200 not recognizing ink in the Black
> position. Thanks to Charles Becker and Paul Roark for responding.
>
> I purchased the 2200 not a year ago from the Epson Store as
> refurbished unit. Luckily they agreed to replace it with a
> refurbished printer. I finally got the refurbished printer
> yesterday, only it is an 1800--not a 2200. I like the 2200 for its
> ability to print B&W using MIS UT7 inks on matte paper. I've read
> that the 1800 does a good job with glossy paper but not such a good
> deal with matte paper using their matte black ink.
>
> I have several OEM inks and MIS UT7 inks for the 2200. I have also
> ordered a used 2200 from EBay; and as it has not used for about 3
> months, I am hoping that when it arrives in a few days, it is a good
> functioning printer.
>
> Here are my questions:
>
> 1. Did I get a good deal? I am thinking that Epaon did not have any
> more refurbished 2200's to resupply me.
>
> 2. As the 2400 is the upgrade for the 2200, should I ask them for
> this upgrade instead--even offering to chip in some ? money in the
> exchange?
>
> 3. Should I just keep the 1800 and reserve it for colored glossies
> and use the 2200 with the MIS inks?
>
> 4. If you think #2 is a good answer, do you think I should go for
> broke and try to get a deal on a 3800?
>
> Well, it is the Christmas season, and I have many jobs ready to que
> up and print; so any help you can give me on sorting this out would
> be appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Nancy
>
>
> 

Barbara White Architectural Photograpphy
http://www.barbarawhitephoto.com

Nancy, if you are looking for neutral, archival b/w prints that don't use ANY color inks, the 
1800 is your printer....that is, using Paul Roark's workflow.

http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/R1800.htm


check it out before you decide to relegate the 1800 to the back burner for color glossies 
only. I am dying to try this approach but can't afford a new printer right now. I'm still using 
my 2200, but only for certain images that take well to a single ink BO approach. Paul's 
workflow uses three Eboni inks, and with the smaller droplets in the 1800, prints are 
reported to be heavenly smooth. You can also still print color w/o changing inks, but only 
on matte

best of luck,
Sarah




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Wilson" 
<nancyewilson@...> wrote:

>
> I previously wrote about the 2200 not recognizing ink in the Black 
> position.  Thanks to Charles Becker and Paul Roark for responding.
> 
> I purchased the 2200 not a year ago from the Epson Store as 
> refurbished unit.  Luckily they agreed to replace it with a 
> refurbished printer.  I finally got the refurbished printer 
> yesterday, only it is an 1800--not a 2200.  I like the 2200 for its 
> ability to print B&W using MIS UT7 inks on matte paper.  I've read 
> that the 1800 does a good job with glossy paper but not such a good 
> deal with matte paper using their matte black ink.
> 
> I have several OEM inks and MIS UT7 inks for the 2200.  I have also 
> ordered a used 2200 from EBay; and as it has not used for about 3 
> months, I am hoping that when it arrives in a few days, it is a good 
> functioning printer.
> 
> Here are my questions:
> 
> 1.  Did I get a good deal?  I am thinking that Epaon did not have any 
> more refurbished 2200's to resupply me.
> 
> 2.  As the 2400 is the upgrade for the 2200, should I ask them for 
> this upgrade instead--even offering to chip in some ? money in the 
> exchange?
> 
> 3.  Should I just keep the 1800 and reserve it for colored glossies 
> and use the 2200 with the MIS inks?
> 
> 4.  If you think #2 is a good answer, do you think I should go for 
> broke and try to get a deal on a 3800?
> 
> Well, it is the Christmas season, and I have many jobs ready to que 
> up and print; so any help you can give me on sorting this out would 
> be appreciated.
> 
> Thank you in advance.
> 
> Nancy
>