Cliff wrote: >>Attempts to download from the Epson sight "TWAIN Driver and EPSON Scan Utility v2.65A" (which claims 10.3.x compatibility consistently fail. It's a whopping 40.5 MB file that always stalls at 33.5 reporting "POSIX error connection reset by peer" (whatever that means?)
Shared Epson experiences. Solution suggestion, and proven Mac Tiger compatible printer recommendations are appreciated<< I think I was using the 1.3dA print driver and EpsonScan 1.28a driver without problems on 10.2.8 prior to installing Tiger and it's Epson printer package. I'm sure the scan twain driver is still v.1.28a and only 6.1 MB. It's the scan utility app that must be the pig. The scan utility 1.28a works in Tiger although it's basic. Just downloaded the v. 2.65a driver and scan utility no problem. Will try it tomorrow. Now my Epson experiences. I'd rate the web troubleshoot and FAQ help as poor. Just not real helpful. Tech support on a new printer still within warranty is fine. Otherwise it costs $9.00 for a live person even to ask a simple question. My 5200 prints and scans great... but... The "CX" all-in-one models and others have issues with print heads clogging. If you use your printer regularly and replace empty ink cartridges almost immediately, and leave the old one in place until the new one is put in there's generally not a problem. It's very annoying though on the CX5200 that you can not print at ALL if any one color or black cartridge is empty. If the yellow is out, sorry, you can't print a page of black text. Keep those spares handy. What's more, there's a crappy design flaw on the "CX" and some "C" models where an ink purge tube becomes disconnected usually during an ink cartridge change and prevents printing due to loss of vaccuum pressure in the ink line. New full ink but blank pages come out. You go through the basic troubleshooting process, multiple head cleanings which wastes ALL the inks (large amounts too) even if just the black or one color is the problem. And the normal responses is to suspect the new cartridge as "bad" and go buy another, break the seal and install with the exact same results. The printer must be dismantled in order to get to this tube to reconnect. That means shipping for service although Epson will send a quick (used) replacement if you are under warranty. 14 months old and mine just happened this week as I was trying to print invoices to mail before running to the airport. I just took it apart and fixed it myself today. Time consuming and messy but otherwise "free." Anyone in need can go here for help: http://inkjetprinterhelp.us/duraink.html http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/28050 It's much easier on a C80-82 model http://www.maxpatchink.com/c80-82captubing.shtml Epson won't tell you about this problem anywhere in their site troubleshooting and FAQ. They don't really want to acknowledge the existance of the problem. AB _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
