Re: [APML] OT: Canon vs Epson clogging

[Robert Reeves <reeves10@swbell.net>]

> >> Evidently the lack of use results in
> > > clogging of the inkjet nozzles
> > > about 100% of the time with the Epson.
>
> That is now a known problem. It is a huge pain. What I try to do is to
> print an e-mail reply every week or two, at the most. This is enough to
> keep things running freely. When I forget, I have to run the print head
> cleaning utility 6-10 times to clean things up. This is on the 820.
>
> Alan

I can say the same for the Epson 785EPX.  It gives jaw-dropping image
quality, but you better excersise it weekly or it will show banding on the
print from at least one color being clogged.  I always run the nozzle check
utility before printing an image.  Saves me a lot of grief.

Robert Reeves                      reeves10@swbell.net
520 Rittiman Rd.                   www.robertreeves.com
San Antonio, Texas 78209    210-828-9036
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