Epson/Dell

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I have a Dell model 922 printer and I am sure it was made by Epson. I would
like to know what model Epson printer it is equivalent to and what model
Epson printer cartridges will work in my Dell printer.
 
My understanding is that the Dell printers will not accept anything other
than Dell carts. But I haven't tested the theory.
 
I have a Dell model 922 printer and I am sure it was made by Epson. I would
like to know what model Epson printer it is equivalent to and what model
Epson printer cartridges will work in my Dell printer.
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1. It's made by Lexmark, which means it isn't fit for anything more
than being a doorstop and,
2. Dell engineer the printer so that it will not accept any cartridges
except Dell, who then charge a ridiculous price.

Advice: Use it as a doorstop and buy a decent printer.

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1. It's made by Lexmark, which means it isn't fit for anything more
than being a
doorstop and,
2. Dell engineer the printer so that it will not accept any cartridges except Dell,
who then charge a ridiculous price.
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It's definatly a Lexmark, a Lexmark Z35 or X5250. I wouldn't go as
far as laying they Dell charges a ridiculous price. Last time I
checked the T0529 black cost $26.99 and the T0530 $29.99. I estimated
the cost/gallon being in the $10,000 range, still cheaper than gold.
For a printer this is totally ludicrous but for a lexmark this is
perfectly normal.

I've heard you can hack the dell 922 to accept Lexmark carts, but i've
not done this.

I've been told you can cut something on the dell 922 to accept lexmark
carts, but i've not done this or seen it done. The cost seems about
the same unless lexmark carts come with more ink. People who own this
printer, or rather ones who got it free with their Dell, I point out
the high cost of ink, and how they'd save money with just about any
other printer on the market.
 
They probably won't.

What Dell has done here is asked Lexmark and Epson to product printers
for them that use proprietary cartridges that cannot be purchased
elsewhere. It isn't all that difficult to make a specialized cartridge
that's unique, just a change of chip programming, or a slight change in
the injection molded plastic.

Dell got tired of basically giving the printers away and having the
parent ink company and other retailers make all the ink revenues, which
is where the money is made in that industry. AT first he asked for a
slice of the ink sales pie from the manufacturers, but they were
unwilling to budge. So he pretty much demanded that if he were to sell
printers, that they would be designed to accept a special cartridge he
sold. This way the printer owner has to order the ink from Dell.

HP refused to play, and so Dell stopped carrying their printers.
Lexmark jumped in right away, since they give away the majority of their
printers, anyway. Epson followed suit.

Art
 
It is OK to do what Dell does with the printers as long as it is
prominently disclosed to the customer up front on the package and in
advertising. I do not know is this is done.
 
An internet search will reveal all the answers.
Google is your friend ... use it.
 
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