[NTLUG:Discuss] [Bulk] Re: Color printer for Linux

[Leroy Tennison]

Chris Cox wrote:
> Todd Robinson wrote:
>   
>>  > ... [my color printer has] been sitting for a couple of years...
>>  > I rarely use color mainly because of the cost of ink so i would like a
>>  > color printer which I could somehow clean and store for an extended
>>  > period of time ...
>>
>> I think all inkjets require head cleaning when not used for lengthy 
>> periods. ..
>>     
>
> I definitely agree with that.  See below...
>
>   
>> It's been my experience that Epson is very Linux-friendly and make some 
>> of the best inkjets. I've heard of Linux-compat problems with Canon. YMMV.
>>     
>
> The Espson C8x line has been very good for us.  It is a business
> class printer with regards to speed (for an inkjet anyhow) and yet
> can deliver very photo quality prints as well.
>
> Highly recommended.
>
> However, I'm done with dealing with them.  The ink costs mean that
> you can litterally THROW AWAY the printer after THREE ink reloads.
> Yep.. a C86 (or whatever the current version is) can be had for
> $70.  It will cost you more than $70 each time you reload ink...
> which is quite often.
>
> Just remember, if something goes wrong, throw your printer
> away.  Economically, Epson has made it so you can afford
> to replace the printer every year (with much landfill love).
>
> So... I love the photo quality you get with the Epson.... but...
>
> The heads do clog... and on the Epson (unlike HP) they aren't
> built into the cartridge,, so when they clog, they clog and
> are are VERY HARD to unclog.  Mine went with use for maybe
> a month or so and I've got one head that simply will NOT
> unclog... sigh...
>
>   
>> How about just go totally paperless. Don't print anything, ever. :-) It 
>> seems more and more products are getting into the low-cost-machine / 
>> pricey-cart. biz. Game machines, ink jets, even vacuum cleaners (hepa 
>> filters)...
>>     
>
> I'm moving on to color laser, they're pretty cheap now.
>
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Now I wish I hadn't invested in a B&W laser three years ago - oh well.