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Re: Epson or HP for alt-phot ... ?

One thing to remember about the Epson is that the printhead is built in to the printer, while on the HP it is part of the disposable ink cartridge.  The Epsons seem to have a habit of developing clogged printheads if left unused for a month or two. (no, I'm not the only one that this has happened to)  After seeing my Epson Stlyus 400 turned into a paperweight just because we took a two month vacation, I bought an HP.

Bill
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From: rocky <rocky@pdq.net>
Reply-to: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 01:25:14 -0600

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>I own an HP1120CSE and the banding is so terrible HP offered to buy it
>back. It is impossible to print anything but layout proofs. And yes, I
>assured HP I know how to run the head alignment program. They kept blaming
>all kind of things. They sent a replacement that was worst then the
>original. The tech support was not good. I still have it because of
>previous layouts I did but, it is on the way out.
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>If you go to the HP site, there is a section set up where owners can ask
>questions and share experiences with others owners. At least it was ther
>when I last looked. There are many, many displeased 1120CSE owners. Take a
>look. Better yet don't waste your time, just buy an Epson.
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>Rocky
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>At 12:32 AM 3/20/00 +0100, Philippe Monnoyer wrote:
>>Hello Folks,
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>>I have to choose between a Stylus Color 900 or the last HP (970Cxi I think)
>>for inkjet printing and most probably for alt-phot negs.
>>What I like with HP is that you change the heads along with the ink
>>cartridges, which is not the case with Espon. How long does a Epson head
>>last ? Is Epson still better than HP in inkjet technology ?
>>One can find archival inks for Epson. Is it true with HP as well ?
>>
>>Thanks
>>Philippe
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