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Re: [APML] OT: Canon vs Epson clogging
Hello Steve, Rick, Alan, Robert, Gedas and others:
Thanks to all who have made comments on the Epson clogging problem.
Actually, I already was aware of it and would instead like a fast, photo
quality printer that ill not clog even if used infrequently. That is why I
asked about the Canon Bubble Jet s820 printer. Apparently, this printer is
fast and of high quality, but I do not know if it has a clogging problem
like the Epson. Unfortunately, most reviews do not cover future problems
and this is why I directed my question toward the APML. I was hoping that
someone had first hand experience with the Canon s820. From the review
listed below, it appears that the Canon s820 is of high quality and the
printer heads can be replaced by the user (unlike the Epson). However,
there is no mention of the presence or absence of clogging in the review:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/canon_s820_pg4.html#conclusion
" ... The print head assembly can be replaced by the user which eliminates
the need to send the printer in for service in the event of a failure or
major clog. The driver maintenance options include both a head cleaning
cycle and an alignment procedure to keep your printing as perfect as
possible.
The print quality is outstanding, especially considering that it outputs a
full page 8.5 x 11 inch print at the highest quality possible in about two
minutes. The same photo print takes about seven and a half minutes on the
Epson 890 printer. The prints are very comparable to those made on an Epson
photo printer at 1440dpi (microweave on and high speed off)...".
Michael Stecker
mstecker@dslextreme.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Kellogg" <rkellog1@twcny.rr.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Canon vs Epson clogging
> I have an Epson 1200 and it is now a useless piece of junk. It was great,
> but now is 100% clogged (black cartridge) and hasn't responded to repeated
> head cleanings or cartridge replacement.
>
> Prior to this, it would clog, but always responded to head cleaning
before.
> I did leave it without printing, but only about 1 month, so I would
> encourage you to use the Epson printers regularily.
>
> Rick Kellogg
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Reeves" <reeves10@swbell.net>
> To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 12:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [APML] OT: Canon vs Epson clogging
>
>
> > > >> 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
> > USA 29.484 98.440 200 meters
> >
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