cleaning solution options
I've been reading around the forums, looking for a good subsitute for the mimaki cleaning kit: SPC-0336 which has a 200 ml bottle if i'm not mistaken.
I found this:
http://www.macroenter.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SOL-SJ900-CS-1L
1 liter bottle for $80.00 $.08 / ml
4 Liter bottle for $250 ish $0.0625 / ml
SPC-0336 Cleaning Kit (with gloves and cotton swabs)
from Mimaki: $60 $.27/ml
220 ml Mimaki cleaning cartridge: $60 bucks. $.27/ml
(break it open and cut the bag)
I used to order inks in 1L quantity from abetterink.com, or colorzoo.com or something. I Haven't seen them around anymore.
I'm about to break open some half used cleaning cartridges of mine untill I run into an emergency. I'd say the best bet is to buy it in bulk.
From what i've read it looks like xylene from Home depot might be a substitute. I don't have any experience with this other than running it as racefuel. (sounds like a pretty versitle liquid) Looks like it might work "too well" and could damage the heads if used on there too much.
let me know if my #s are wrong, but I think this is the current state of the pricing.
