Epson 8 tank printer at best buy.

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Robbie

I saw an awesome printer today at Best Buy. It was an epson 8 tank, 13 X
19 -?? wide format. I was jealous over my current printer. but, technology
keeps leap frogging, so no need to be too jealous! Anyway, I apologize that
I did not write down the model number. I think this was it - R1800

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...t&productCategoryId=cat01018&id=1110265594557

Sounds like a nice unit. Anyone here have it and can comment on the pros and
cons (I know they all have cons--- no such thing as perfect) ?

Thanks in advance.
 
Hi,
It is the R1800 and it puts out some brilliant photos from what I've been
able to see in the past 6 weeks I've been using it. My only gripe is the
cost for the ink I need to feed it from Epson. However, one of the chief
reasons for its print longevity is the pigmented inks it uses. It does some
impressive work and as an added feature prints on CDs as well.
 
It is the R1800 and it puts out some brilliant photos from what I've been
able to see in the past 6 weeks I've been using it. My only gripe is the
cost for the ink I need to feed it from Epson. However, one of the chief
reasons for its print longevity is the pigmented inks it uses. It does some
impressive work and as an added feature prints on CDs as well.
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Are those ink refillable? I'll assume the printer needs to be chipped
to use a refilled tank.

I'm leery of epson because they are a bitch when it comes to refilling
inks and my brother's last printer quit working properly after only
one cart (CX5200) yet couldn't get anything done under warranty.
 
Impmon said:
Are those ink refillable? I'll assume the printer needs to be chipped
to use a refilled tank.

I'm leery of epson because they are a bitch when it comes to refilling
inks and my brother's last printer quit working properly after only
one cart (CX5200) yet couldn't get anything done under warranty.
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I can't see much point in buying the R1800 in order to refill it. The main
selling point is the quality of the ink.
 
I can't see much point in buying the R1800 in order to refill it. The main
selling point is the quality of the ink.
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I think the other selling points is the high resolution, color profile
support, and the fact that piezo based systems are very forgiving
regarding the medium you put through it. And with a MIS system, those
huge external tanks, this makes one nice poorman's printshop.
 
measekite said:
I HOPE NOT


I HOPE SO

WHO WANTS TO RUIN THE PERMANENT PRINTHEAD IN AN EXPENSIVE PRINTER.
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You idiot! You're by far most stupid moron to ever post in this ng.
****wit.
Frank
 
Well, an ink may be dye based ink or pigmented ink. Sure you can call them
dye ink or pigment ink. I have never heard of pigmented ink being dye based
ink with pigment added.
 
Frank said:
You idiot! You're by far most stupid moron to ever post in this ng.
****wit.
Frank
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I see he's a running mate with Miss.Tick in ****wit.com one of them will get
the golden prick award this month.
 
Stevelee said:
Well, an ink may be dye based ink or pigmented ink. Sure you can call
them
dye ink or pigment ink. I have never heard of pigmented ink being dye
based
ink with pigment added.
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I LIKE IT WHEN YOU JERK OBCANOBEE OFF
 
Shooter said:
I see he's a running mate with Miss.Tick in ****wit.com one of them will get
the golden prick award this month.
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YEH TELL ME ABOUT IT. I THINK THAT IS HIS GIRL FRIEND.
 
I can't see much point in buying the R1800 in order to refill it. The main
selling point is the quality of the ink.
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That's true up to a point. However, when I bought my 2100 I wanted a
CIS so I had to go elsewhere and got excellent results from Permajet.

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Hecate - The Real One
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Fashion: Buying things you don't need, with money
you don't have, to impress people you don't like...
 
I see. Where did you get such an idea? Please don't tell me it's
your own invention. I will keep my mind open to learn. Give me
a pointer please.
 
" said:
I see. Where did you get such an idea? Please don't tell me it's
your own invention. I will keep my mind open to learn. Give me
a pointer please.
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We've already been over this here, a few months back. If you search
back through the newsgroup you'll find a longish thread on the subject.

Jon.
 
You may also wish to look at the Epson 2400 with the new K3 (three
saturation levels of black ink) set. Both the R1800 and 2400 use pigment
colorant inks.

Art
 
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