htimsdj
Established
I pretty much only shoot digital for online sales, and have all of my black and white work printed in a darkroom.
I have a need to print some photos at home, so I pulled out my Epson 3800 that hadn't been touched in 2 years, other than for 2 moves.
Without testing the nozzle check pattern, I did a power clean, and then a test print.
Perfect! I couldn't believe it. I thought I would go through the ink in the existing cartridges just to clear the thing. Now I have to test whether the ink is good enough.
Just thought I'd share my pleasant surprise.
Jeff
I have a need to print some photos at home, so I pulled out my Epson 3800 that hadn't been touched in 2 years, other than for 2 moves.
Without testing the nozzle check pattern, I did a power clean, and then a test print.
Perfect! I couldn't believe it. I thought I would go through the ink in the existing cartridges just to clear the thing. Now I have to test whether the ink is good enough.
Just thought I'd share my pleasant surprise.
Jeff
Bob Michaels
nobody special
Epson has made great strides in manufacturing printers that do not clog. I have never had a clog in my 2400's that I have used for about 6-7 years. I quit bothering to do nozzle checks many years ago.
kuzano
Veteran
Same with my Epson 2200 Stylus
Same with my Epson 2200 Stylus
Most ignored printer I have owned. Bought it used, sitting at PO for 6 months. Myself used occasionally. Two moves and other slow periods of time. It has been idle for months at a time.
A number of times I have put it back on the desk and used it. Replace the low cartridges (Still available at $12 eacn-pigment ink). Run clean cycle a couple of times and it comes to life, creating great prints at up to 13x19, or continuus roll up to 44 inches long. Great Pano Printer.
I suspect it will still be functional when I can no longer find cartridges, but right now Staples still carries them, and they abound on eBay.
Never a new print head in this unit. Just primes up and works.
Same with my Epson 2200 Stylus
Most ignored printer I have owned. Bought it used, sitting at PO for 6 months. Myself used occasionally. Two moves and other slow periods of time. It has been idle for months at a time.
A number of times I have put it back on the desk and used it. Replace the low cartridges (Still available at $12 eacn-pigment ink). Run clean cycle a couple of times and it comes to life, creating great prints at up to 13x19, or continuus roll up to 44 inches long. Great Pano Printer.
I suspect it will still be functional when I can no longer find cartridges, but right now Staples still carries them, and they abound on eBay.
Never a new print head in this unit. Just primes up and works.