Inkjet printer replacement recommendation

John McWilliams wrote:

John Turco wrote:
Alexander Miha wrote:

edited, for brevity

I am looking at printers for under $200 (buying in the US), but can
spend more if the quality is significantly higher. Also, I always print
from a computer so printing directly from memory card is not important.

Do you know/use something that fits the above descritpion?

If you want superb photo-quality prints, with incredible detail, pick
Epson.

If you want endless headaches, pertaining to clogged nozzles, pick
Epson. g

May I suggest comp.periphs.printers; look up one Arthur Entlich who
hangs out there. He'll send a manual to anyone who requests it directly
that'll be helpful to owners of most Epson models.

--
John McWilliams


Hello, John:

Good idea. One of Arthur's methods, discovered during a Google Groups
search, has allowed me to unclog my Stylus Photo 825, more than once.


Cordially,
John Turco

Consider either the Epson R300 or the R1800 if you need larger than 8 by 10
"Alexander Miha" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am looking for printer recommendation to print digital photos (I have
a BW laser for other stuff) to replace a dying HP 5550. The features
I look for a

1. Good quality output
2. Borderless printing, preferably both 4x6 and full page (8x10, 8.5x11)
3. Reasonable cost of ink per page
4. Reliable: can withstand a pattern when it sometimes sits for months,
then prints 40 full pages of trip photos.

I am looking at printers for under $200 (buying in the US), but can
spend more if the quality is significantly higher. Also, I always print
from a computer so printing directly from memory card is not important.

Do you know/use something that fits the above descritpion?

Any info is greatly appreciated!
-- Alex

My understanding of the difference between the Epsons ( great photo ink) and
the HP's is that the HP's replace the inkjet heads EVERY time you replace a
print cartridge. The Epsons, (I have read) don't ...their nozzles are
integral to the machine .

When my Epson nozzles plugged up... there was NO way that I could clean
them, even after scanning the web and trying a number of q-tip applied
cleaners, etc.

Assuming that data is correct...I've bought my last Epson. The recent one
was put out for the trashman. RG

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"rich" wrote:

My understanding of the difference between the Epsons ( great photo ink) and
the HP's is that the HP's replace the inkjet heads EVERY time you replace a
print cartridge. The Epsons, (I have read) don't ...their nozzles are
integral to the machine .

When my Epson nozzles plugged up... there was NO way that I could clean
them, even after scanning the web and trying a number of q-tip applied
cleaners, etc.

Assuming that data is correct...I've bought my last Epson. The recent one
was put out for the trashman. RG

True. I have a Epson PM950 that makes a great door-stop but it was
hopeless for printing. I now have a Canon Pixus 6100i that makes great
A3 prints.