Hi all,

I recently obtained a "ink refill system", made by IMS (Interactive Media Sales, LLC).  The
"kit" has a variety of colors and is meant for computer printer refills.  There is eight 60ml bottles
in such; with the black color having three bottles.  There is also cyan (blue), magneta
(~red), and a yellow ink.  I've not tried the ink for intended purpose yet; but we'll see how
well (or bad) it works in time.

Its obvious that this ink could "possibly" be used for those who still activiely use either ink 
chart recorders or drum recorders.  I obtained this "kit" at a local Costco store in their
computer/printer ink section for US $16.32.   One may have to check other computer
stores for the same item availability.  All together the amount of ink is 480ml, and
in my opinion its a fairly good price for the amount of ink therein.   I did try a partial drop of
black ink on the end of a toothpick, and it seemed to give sufficient color and a fine trail
line for a short distance.  The ink drys fast (at least on bond paper)...but isn't waterproof.
In short...it "may" work with recorders; but its likely quite dependent on the actual paper
used in such.   Sometimes it seems that recording ink is rather a science for the variety
of instruments and/or specific paper it could be used with.

IMS does have a web site, where one can obtain more information for either their specific
brand of computer printer or other data.  The company seems to be based in Bedford,
Texas.  The online site doesn't seem to sell the kits there; but perhaps if there is interest
one may email them for possible retail sources.  The web address is:
http://www.ims-ink.com






Hi all,
 
I recently obtained a "ink refill system", made by IMS (Interactive Media Sales, LLC).  The
"kit" has a variety of colors and is meant for computer printer refills.  There is eight 60ml bottles
in such; with the black color having three bottles.  There is also cyan (blue), magneta
(~red), and a yellow ink.  I've not tried the ink for intended purpose yet; but we'll see how
well (or bad) it works in time.
 
Its obvious that this ink could "possibly" be used for those who still activiely use either ink 
chart recorders or drum recorders.  I obtained this "kit" at a local Costco store in their
computer/printer ink section for US $16.32.   One may have to check other computer
stores for the same item availability.  All together the amount of ink is 480ml, and
in my opinion its a fairly good price for the amount of ink therein.   I did try a partial drop of
black ink on the end of a toothpick, and it seemed to give sufficient color and a fine trail
line for a short distance.  The ink drys fast (at least on bond paper)...but isn't waterproof.
In short...it "may" work with recorders; but its likely quite dependent on the actual paper
used in such.   Sometimes it seems that recording ink is rather a science for the variety
of instruments and/or specific paper it could be used with.
 
IMS does have a web site, where one can obtain more information for either their specific
brand of computer printer or other data.  The company seems to be based in Bedford,
Texas.  The online site doesn't seem to sell the kits there; but perhaps if there is interest
one may email them for possible retail sources.  The web address is:
http://www.ims-ink.com
 
Take care, Meredith Lamb