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.
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'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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