Re: OT: printer cartridge replacement reality


"Joerg" <notthisjoergsch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello Robert,
>
>> Worse, if one uses the printer a lot, the printer itself ceases to
>> function: only so many cartridges and it is useless (unless one is
>> willing to spend a lot of money to "fix" what is not broken - just reset
>> a counter).
>
> That would be mean if it were so. Smells like some lawsuits coming down
> the pipe.

In fact, given the way Epson promotes their printers to high-volume
professional photographers -- and some of them even have ink tank systems
with ink by the liter -- I am skeptical about the allegation. It sounds
like exactly the kind of thing a salesman would say to steer people away
from Epson toward his product.

Or it could be a half-truth. There may be counters that indicate when some
internal parts are likely to be worn out.


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