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Re: [Digital BW] Using an Epson 7600 with a B&W inkset

2006-01-29 by Lotusm50

My concern about head replacement comes from the printer counter which
shows over 1400 feet printed.  I've heard of the heads being replaced
at much lower quantities.


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Larry Burk"
<photo692002@y...> wrote:
>
> Several people on this list and others have the opinion Epson cant deny 
> warranty coverage unless they can prove its the third party inks fault. 
> Others have thought that to avoid the hassle you could keep the Epson 
> color carts and reload before tech arrives if the trouble points to 
> clogged heads or similar. Im not a lawyer and AFAIK they werent either 
> so for me Id just do it and argue later if necessary. :)
> If you go for the new 7800 be sure to buy the paper and printer on the 
> same invoice to get rebate. Some dealers like mpex.com have very good 
> price on Epson paper and inks delivered and are negotiable on printer 
> price. 
> You might also ask what the print counter shows on the 7600.
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Lotusm50" 
> <LotusM50@s...> wrote:
> >
> > Interesting idea.  The one thing that I am concerned about with the
> > used one is the head (and I have just asked specifically about it).  
> >    But the price is less than half the price w/o the stand -- about
> > $1200.  If I need to replace the heads, then it gets close to your
> > option.  One question about the new Epson.  If you are using non-Epson
> > third party inks does it void the warranty?
> > 
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Larry Burk"
> > <photo692002@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Here is another idea. :)
>

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