Someone asked me this question and I think it deserves to be discussed.
"I would like to use 2 different inksets in the R3000: pigments when I want to print archival work on fine art papers and a dye inkset when I want to print exhibition prints on glossy papers.
Do you think I will create problem when switching between 2 inksets? I've been worrying about clogs or other ink incompaibilities as different inks will meet inside the ink delivery tubes and printhead.
I would appreciate an expert opinion on this before ruining my brand new R3000."
Before we start, let clarify that I do not consider myself an expert. I think things out logically and sometimes I make mistakes. I am human.
Well the first thing to do is to test the mixing of the inks in a dish to see if it mixes well. If it does, then you are clear to go.
the second thing to consider is that when going from pigment to dye, your clearing of the pigment is more critical. Left over pigment on glossy paper with dye ink will show itself readily. The reverse of going from dye to pigment is not as critical and some left over dye will not likely be easily detected.
Now one of the things to understand on the R3000 is that since the ink tanks are stationary, there are ink lines that lead to the printhead. Each time you perform a switch you will need to flush these lines out and this will consume a LOT of ink and use up your waste ink pad in a hurry. You can attach a waste ink tank like what Pharmacist intends to do. However, ensure that you have software to reset the counter. Just putting on a waste ink tank will not automatically reset the counter as so many mistakenly think. So until, such software is obtainable, I would caution you of your idea.
The other thing to consider is that the benefits of using an R3000 with dye inks might actually be limited. Only testing can show this out. For the dye prints, why not get an inexpensive Pro9000 to be had these days or an SP1400. You'd be better off than flushing the heck out of your R3000. At least I would not want to do that.
Of course if there are space restrictions then.. that ensues other considerations.
Others might see things differently.
"I would like to use 2 different inksets in the R3000: pigments when I want to print archival work on fine art papers and a dye inkset when I want to print exhibition prints on glossy papers.
Do you think I will create problem when switching between 2 inksets? I've been worrying about clogs or other ink incompaibilities as different inks will meet inside the ink delivery tubes and printhead.
I would appreciate an expert opinion on this before ruining my brand new R3000."
Before we start, let clarify that I do not consider myself an expert. I think things out logically and sometimes I make mistakes. I am human.
Well the first thing to do is to test the mixing of the inks in a dish to see if it mixes well. If it does, then you are clear to go.
the second thing to consider is that when going from pigment to dye, your clearing of the pigment is more critical. Left over pigment on glossy paper with dye ink will show itself readily. The reverse of going from dye to pigment is not as critical and some left over dye will not likely be easily detected.
Now one of the things to understand on the R3000 is that since the ink tanks are stationary, there are ink lines that lead to the printhead. Each time you perform a switch you will need to flush these lines out and this will consume a LOT of ink and use up your waste ink pad in a hurry. You can attach a waste ink tank like what Pharmacist intends to do. However, ensure that you have software to reset the counter. Just putting on a waste ink tank will not automatically reset the counter as so many mistakenly think. So until, such software is obtainable, I would caution you of your idea.
The other thing to consider is that the benefits of using an R3000 with dye inks might actually be limited. Only testing can show this out. For the dye prints, why not get an inexpensive Pro9000 to be had these days or an SP1400. You'd be better off than flushing the heck out of your R3000. At least I would not want to do that.
Of course if there are space restrictions then.. that ensues other considerations.
Others might see things differently.
