epson printers anyone

chav1 · 23-01-2005, 16:19

just wondering if any people here have an epson priter and what model number you have

also if you have an epson printer do you use the cheaper compatable inks rather than the high priced epson ink cartridges..?

one more thing..

if you do have an epson printer and it stops working saying parts need servicing it is a scam so please dont take your printer to be repaired if it is out of warranty or dont even throw it away thinking it is busted

also sometimes the same problem is indicated by the red and green light flashing alternativly

it is most likely your printer is not broke but merely a victim to epsons marketing as they desighn their printers to automaticly stop working after so many prints have been done and all that is required is the reprograming of the internal counters

WillowTheWhisp · 23-01-2005, 16:35

That must be a lot of prints because mine is still going strong.

chav1 · 23-01-2005, 17:10

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

That must be a lot of prints because mine is still going strong.

The printers also say your ink is empty when its not

you can reset the ink levels so that you can squeeze a bit more out of them as well

theres a program calles epson ssc service utility that does many wondeful things with your epson printer icluding things like a more powerful head clean and reseting of ink counters etc

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

as far as i can see with this application you can not damage your printer but if you are not too sure what somthing does feel free to ask before doing it

shops charge £10 upwards for repairs on epson printers when all the are doing is using this app to reset counters

i personaly have an epson r200 and a epson c46 and have extended their life span way beyond epsons say so with this app and i have also never used epson ink except for the ink that came with the printer

its also FREE which is always a bonus

removal-man · 23-01-2005, 17:20

i have a epson . used the cheaper inks no problems. run out at the moment!

WillowTheWhisp · 23-01-2005, 17:24

My epson printer is on PC currently not connected to the internet. I'll have to come back to this later.

accymel · 23-01-2005, 17:51

Nowt wrong with my epson n i use cheap inks n always get round to changing em when my ink colour turns white

removal-man · 23-01-2005, 18:45

try this seller

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/inkcapital-...enameZl2QQtZkm

vorlon24 · 23-01-2005, 19:27

I used to buy ink for next to nothing, but all it did was block the jets. The black is ok, but the colour ones are a nightmare - always missing one of the pink or blue colours.

Went back to Epson ink and haven't had any problems since.

I have a Stylus Photo 830U

chav1 · 23-01-2005, 19:38

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Originally Posted by vorlon24

I used to buy ink for next to nothing, but all it did was block the jets. The black is ok, but the colour ones are a nightmare - always missing one of the pink or blue colours.

Went back to Epson ink and haven't had any problems since.

I have a Stylus Photo 830U

i currently use IM JET inks which i have had no problem with at all on my c64 and r200 printer

the r200 is a photo printer and i notice no differce in quality from the photos printed with the origional ink

park381 · 23-01-2005, 19:40

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Originally Posted by vorlon24

I used to buy ink for next to nothing, but all it did was block the jets. The black is ok, but the colour ones are a nightmare - always missing one of the pink or blue colours.

Went back to Epson ink and haven't had any problems since.

I have a Stylus Photo 830U

Try Eco-print (think that's what it's called) on Little BBurn rd, just after bank st. they refill printer cartridges, any type, any size. Not bad I have an A1 plotter(AutoCAD work), yes it works on that as well. Think its about £4.5 for normal cartridge refill, the ones for the A1 cost £10.Where as the new cartridge is someting like £27.

vorlon24 · 23-01-2005, 19:47

That would be great if I didn't live over 250 miles away!!!

park381 · 23-01-2005, 20:01

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Originally Posted by vorlon24

That would be great if I didn't live over 250 miles away!!!

Hey am sorry about that, obviously did'nt know, thought you were local

but must be worth local members while to check it out

Margaret Pilkington · 23-01-2005, 20:37

I used to have an Epson printer, but it was nothing but trouble...... and it ALWAYS played up when i had a major assignment for my management course so I gave it the flingo...... now have a Hewlett Packard PSC...... much better. I get my compatible inks from the Cartridge People......wonderful service, they deliver the next day and no post and package charges. Give 'em a try www.cartridgepeople.com

park381 · 23-01-2005, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

I used to have an Epson printer, but it was nothing but trouble...... and it ALWAYS played up when i had a major assignment for my management course so I gave it the flingo...... now have a Hewlett Packard PSC...... much better. I get my compatible inks from the Cartridge People......wonderful service, they deliver the next day and no post and package charges. Give 'em a try www.cartridgepeople.com

Thanks for the link Margaret, not a bad price for the HP Designjet400, will remember that link, but the refill is still cheaper, and I know the quality is good, both I and my clients can't tell the difference.I must say thats a mono plot only, never tried the colour.

Margaret Pilkington · 23-01-2005, 20:55

I never get my cartridges from anywhere else now...... and if you find any problems with a cartridge they will replace or give a refund without a quibble. I use a lot of colour carts and they have a great offer on at the moment two colour carts for just over the price of one HP cartridge and a mono cart FREE......I like the FREE! I can't be assed with refills.