I'm wondering if the difference is not brand but rather pigment inks vs.
dye inks. Do any of these earlier Epsons you had trouble with use
pigment inks?
Chuck Norcutt
John Hermanson wrote:
> We're getting by with a C80 Epson. Last 2 Epsons (Stylus Color 800,
> C82) were thrown away due to clogged heads. When this one goes, we're
> changing brands. I did not know that Canon did not use chipped
> cartridges and that's a good selling point as far as we're concerned.
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> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
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>>I have a cheapo Epson C84 (4 pigment inks) which makes very nice prints
>>and has never clogged once in the approx 1-1/2 years that I've had it.
>>I got it to replace an HP 1100 PhotoPrinter (dyes) that always clogged
>>the red cartridge. Sometimes I could get the clog unclogged by running
>>through numerous cleaning cycles, a couple of times I had no alternative
>>but to replace the red cartridge. It was particularly sensitive to low
>>humidity (25-30% here in the winter even with the humidifiers running).
>>Many of the prints it produced are now showing very significant fading
>>even though not subjected to strong light.
>>
>>I'm glad to be rid of it and will never own another HP printer. The
>>little Epson at 1/3 the price does superior work and never clogs. No
>>signs of fading either even on the oldest prints. I think the C84 has
>>been replaced at least once by a later model.
>>
>>Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>Jez Cunningham wrote:
>>
>>
>>>OK, I've fought long enough with blocked nozzles on my Epson 870 that I'm
>>>gonna give up on it - it's ready for the recycling bin. It always did nice
>>>pix - when it wasn't blocked (even with Epson inks.)
>>>So, given that I get serious printing done by serious people and I just
>>>enjoy doing some home stuff for my own pleasure (and not every day, so it
>>>has to stand unused for several days at a time). I'm looking for a
>>>reasonable photoprinter that doesn't block its nozzles! So hp sounds like a
>>>good idea, with new nozzles with each cartridge.
>>>A4 / 8,5x11" is big enough (but A3 would be nice:-) I generally use
>>>heavyweight matte paper. I think I need 6 inks to get photo quality. No
>>>other fancy requirements. The hp 8250 looks like it fits the bill. Any
>>>recommendations?
>>>thanks and best regds
>>>Jez
>>>
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