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"dave stockdale" <davestockdale@copperstream.co.uk> wrote in message
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> "Glen S" <whoknows@no_spam.com> wrote in message
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>> Dave Stockdale wrote:
>>> We need ink and notice that we can get cartridges very much cheaper as
>>> Epson
>>> chipped compatible.
>>> What does chipped mean?...and will these be ok?
>>> If the worst came to the worst and in practice the ink quality was found
>>> to
>>> be not as excellent as genuine Epson ink could this effect the printer.
>>> Thanks
>>>
>> I use nothing but "compatible" cartridges in my old stylus color 400,
>> since the photo output was only so-so anyway and it's main use was for
>> text for the odd letter here and there I could not see the point in
>> spending the $$ for epson refills. However I just purchased an R300, and
>> it's main purpose will be photo's printed at best quality possible, so I
>> am reluctant to try the generic's at this time. Having said that I am
>> tempted to try the refillables from Atlantic Ink Jet because they are so
>> inexpensive in comparison, but I just bought a full set(epson) from ebay
>> for 60$ so I am good for awhile yet. $60 is still a lot, but from
>> retailers up here they are $19 per each color and slightly more for the
>> black, so it's still a savings.
>>
>> I never had any problems with the cheap k-recs in my 400, a print head
>> clogged once from lack of use I think, but some windex and repeated head
>> cleanings fixed that in a jiffy.
>>
>> hth
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> OK, Many thanks
>
I use compatables in my r300, the colour is fine but they dont last as long
as Epsons, mind you theyh cost a fraction of the cost too.
Peter.
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