Digital BW, The Print

I think I've mentioned this before, but it's been a while.... I've 
owned (briefly) or tested 2 new R1800s and two "refurbs". ALL 4 
banded in at least 3 channels, and I've read complaints ad nauseaum 
on other forums about this problem. My opinion (confirmed by the 
packaging and handling of the last "refurb" I received) is that there 
are so many of these being returned, that they are simply being 
repackaged and sent out the door again. I don't think its even  Epson 
that's doing the actual re-packaging, I think they've hired a third 
party. In other words, 'refurbishing' as we knew is no longer a 
reality, at least for this printer. Too bad, it has so much 
potential. In fact, I like the printer enough that I'm paying an 
authorized Epson service shop to overhaul it top-to-bottom, including 
a new head. I should have it back in a couple weeks, I'll post on the 
subject again at that time.

Steve Karafyllakis



.  It was clogged when it arrived and had clearly been
> used.  

> > That surprises me because I've always been
> > under the impression that refurbed products get 
> > MORE testing than new products.
>