can they tell?

[john huddleston]

if i returned my c46 printer to epson would they be able to tell that i`d
used non-epson cartridges?

 

[Bob Headrick]

if i returned my c46 printer to epson would they be able to tell that i`d
used non-epson cartridges?

If they really wanted to, yes.

- Bob Headrick

 

[Kevin]

If they run an analysis on the ink residue left in the printer they can tell
you exactly whose cartridges you were using. What is your issue with the
C46 printer?

 

[Arthur Entlich]

Yes, but believe me, Epson service has better things to do, and unless
the inks you used are obviously the cause of the service issue, it is
unlikely they could be bothered.

If you return it with 3rd party ink cartridges in it, they might refuse
service if the problem is related to ink.

If you can explain here what problem you are having, I might have a
simple solution (excuse the pun) that may allow you to completely avoid
the whole process. If the problem is more complex, I might be able to
tell you if it could even be ink related or if you would be better off
having Epson warranty repair deal with it.

Art

 

[john huddleston]

okay, thanks for the offers.

The problem i`m having is that I can`t get a full colour A4 sheet without
the heads blocking completely. I run the nozzle check/clean programs until
the test print is okay. if i then print a photograph or full colour image
the first third of the image is fine, but as the print progresses colour
components drop out until there is either just blue, blue and black or no
ink at all being applied to the paper.

 

[Ryadia]

The problem sounds like crap ink blocking the nozels.
No warranty on stupidity however, you may have some consumer law in Britan
like the one in Australia which allows you to use 3rd party ink and still
have the printer repaired under warranty. Personally I'd think you stuffed
up the print heads with super poor quality ink. If you have to pay, it might
be cheaper to buy another printer. At a guess I'd say that would not be
another Epson <g> I prefer HP printers which are very economical on ink
usage and make them cheaper to run than the Epsons.

Doug

 

[Arthur Entlich]

What you are describing is typical of a bad filling technique. If you
are refilling your won cartridges, that might be the problem. It is
also common if there is no air getting into the air vents of the cartridge.

Is it possible you forgot to pull the plastic tape tab that opens the
air vents on a cartridge before installing it?

Check that out first.

The other cause is overly viscous ink, due to bad formulating, old ink,
expired cartridges, or a very warm and dry climate.

If these aren't the cause, get back to me and we can go further... or
you can choose to go to Epson about it, if it is still under warranty.


Art

 

[Box134]

If all else fails, put in Epson cartridges before you send it back?