The C84 also uses "Durabrite" inks which are pigment inks. The C84
cartridge, however, is not compatible with the C82. I hope they changed
the design or the formulation. I use my printer rather infrequently but
it has never clogged, even during the low humidity of the winter.
Chuck Norcutt
John Hermanson wrote:
> The C82 and C80 use the same line of inks, marked "Durabrite" . I don't
> know if they're pigment or dye. It started with a clogged cyan head on
> the C82. I ran the cleaning cycle so many times, ink dripped out of the
> bottom. I was so fed up at that point I didn't mind carrying it down to
> the basement and letting it hit the floor.
>
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> John Hermanson
> Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
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> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
>>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.
>>>
>>>
>>>___________________________________
>>>John Hermanson
>>>Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
>>>21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
>>>631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
>>>http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon.net
>>>
>>>
>>>Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>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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