Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-17 Thread Stephen Meskin
What happens if you get air into the syste, how can you tell, and what can you do about it? I always run my cartridges until the printer won't print any more without a new one, which is usually 10 to 20 pages after I get a warning about the ink being low? Steve -- Original message

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-17 Thread Tom Piwowar
Didn't Epson have to make a big payout in that class action lawsuit about a year ago concerning their ink cartridges and how they would indicate Empty when they still had considerable ink remaining? I don't think so. The printer does not actually measure the amount of ink remaining. It

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-17 Thread Steve Rigby
On Aug 17, 2007, at 9:50 AM, Stephen Meskin wrote: What happens if you get air into the syste, how can you tell, and what can you do about it? I always run my cartridges until the printer won't print any more without a new one, which is usually 10 to 20 pages after I get a warning about the

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-17 Thread Stephen Meskin
Is that a good reason to buy OEM in jet cartridges, getting back to the original question? The one seller of compatible Epson inkjet cartridges recommended on this list a few days ago costs as much as OEM. Steve -- Original message -- From: Steve Rigby [EMAIL

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-17 Thread Elaine Zablocki
I have a Canon inkjet, and I use compatible cartridges from Abacus ink. http://www.abacus24-7.com/ I've never had any problems, and the prices are reasonable. They also sell on ebay. I've been using their cartridges for more than two years... I forget how long. They also carry cleaning

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-16 Thread Steve Rigby
On Aug 14, 2007, at 8:48 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Epson needs the money. Didn't Epson have to make a big payout in that class action lawsuit about a year ago concerning their ink cartridges and how they would indicate Empty when they still had considerable ink remaining? Steve

[CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-14 Thread Stephen Meskin
Is there any good reason to spend 4 to 5 times as much for Epson Inkjet cartridges than for compatibles? What about refurbished cartridges? If this was discussed previously, let me know and I'll find the thread on my saved messages. Thanks, Steve My specific printer is an Epson Stylus Photo

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-14 Thread Tom Piwowar
Is there any good reason to spend 4 to 5 times as much for Epson Inkjet cartridges than for compatibles? What about refurbished cartridges? Epson needs the money. Some ink cartridges have an electronic chip that identifies it. The printer won't use a cartridge it can't identify. Some 3rd party

Re: [CGUYS] OEM vs Compatible Epson Ink jet cartridges

2007-08-14 Thread Steve Rigby
On Aug 14, 2007, at 3:53 PM, Stephen Meskin wrote: Is there any good reason to spend 4 to 5 times as much for Epson Inkjet cartridges than for compatibles? What about refurbished cartridges I use third party cartridges exclusively in my Epson. However, I only buy cartridges that have