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Re: [Digital BW] Epson printer longevity

2002-12-25 by Jerry Olson

I've never had one that lasted more than 3 and a half years, and that
one had many thousand prints through it. (An 1160).

Jerry


Gary Benson wrote:
> 
> What is the expected longevity of an Epson printer?  I've
> got an Epson 980 that I like ALOT and which is no longer
> available (I would buy a back-up 980 printer, if I could
> find one).  So I'm wondering what the life expectancy of
> the print head and other parts of the printer are.  What
> are the symptoms to watch for that indicate the print head
> is wearing out?  I figure I've made about 1,500 prints with
> this 980 so far.  TIA.
> 
> Gary Benson
> Eagle River, Alaska
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