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Subject: [OM] Re: [OT] Printer recommendation
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:56:01 -0400
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
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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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