Canon vs. Epson inks

[DC]

Canon uses (ip4000) dye (photo back) and pigment black.
What black does Epson use?

I am asking because I have some black ink for Epson Stylus Photo 1200 left and I
was think if I could use it to refill the Canon pigment black (3eBK cart).

 

[zakezuke]

Canon uses (ip4000) dye (photo back) and pigment black.

What black does Epson use?

I am asking because I have some black ink for Epson Stylus Photo 1200 left
and I was think if I could use it to refill the Canon pigment black (3eBK cart).

Perhaps not the best idea. Epsons are micro piezos and canons are
thermal bubblejets. To be honest I don't know what the effect would
be. But canons depend on the ink boiling right where the epsons
basicly squeeze and drip.

 

[Davy]

Sounds like you are asking for clogs, Epson uses gravity and vibratio
to get the ink on the paper, Canon has to boil it tp produce a bubble
the air expands and ..POP.. the inks splashes on the paper, there'
just gotta be a difference in the ink in my view

Just like oil I say, theres that many types and grade

Dav

 

[Arthur Entlich]

The Epson 1200 normally used dye inks.

The technologies used in the heads of these printers differ
significantly and even if they were the same type (dye vs pigment) I
would not suggest using the ink in this manner.

Art