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

[Leroy Tennison]

Chris Cox wrote:
> Leroy Tennison wrote:
> ...
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>> OK, let me see if I'm getting something correct here.  The HP cartridges 
>> have the dispensing heads built in so, if they clog, all you have lost 
>> is a cartridge (not that they are an insignificant cost, but, if they 
>> are almost empty...).  The Epson (like the Canon) has the dispensing 
>> heads built into the printer so, if they clog, you have lost the printer.
>>
>> So, if you aren't printing photos (as I am not) and the costs of the two 
>> (unit and ink) are reasonably close (which I'll have to check) then it 
>> will be more economical to own an HP is it will not be used for long 
>> periods of time.  Is this correct or am I missing something?
>>
>>     
>
> If you're doing text, the HP is vastly superior.
>
> My HP 855C is still ok.. I got it out to bring to the fair, but
> decided that might be too much.  Hadn't used it in over a year.
>
> Worked fine.
>
> Get the Epson only if you're going to use it... and want
> great looking photos.
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Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know.