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:
> 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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