re[2]: transporting CIS systems

[Alan Womack <arwbackup@worldnet.att.net>]

My CFS system uses a factory cart with the valve in them, the 1270 series have self sealing carts, the older 1200, 1520, 1160, etc don't seal, or if you have a third party cart, it likely doesn't seal either.  Also the factory epson carts are sealed in airtight packages and then have tape over the vent holes, I'm sure both of which prevent any ink from siphoning out.

I have my 1270 with no carts in it for a month, didn't do anything special to try and keep the head from drying out.  In hindsight I would likely purge with the windex and a syringe.

Alan

 >>  I will be flying NYC to Milan soon with a CIS packed. Did you not put 
 >>  the plugs, or some tape, over the feed holes on the bottoms of the 
 >>  carts? 'Twould be nice to do this without all heck breaking loose, 
 >>  although I suppose just cleaning up the mess, repriming, and living 
 >>  with it might not be that bad. I'll remember to pack lots of latex 
 >>  gloves . . .

 >>  Bob




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