blocked AGAIN

[gstk]

Simple answer. Buy a Ricoh. I messed about for ages with an inkjet system and my blood pressure must have got seriously increased. Perhaps you can do a deal with Martin. Honestly you wont look back. They dont jam, they dont block and changing a cartridge is seconds. They are also very fast compared to inkjets AND NO MESS!!!! Trust me!!

[Paul]

"your" printer dont jam and dont block. I own inkjet and it never jamed and never blocked.

[gstk]

Then Paul I guess you have been very lucky. From the amount of posts on this forum that mention blocked inkjets I think there could be a pattern.
You'll have to impart your magic to us ;0)

[TonyM]

I bought them from BMS and we all know that Martin is a top man.
He has helped me immensley in the past and I have bought mugs and bits in the past.
I do not know why I am having such problems?
I just really want to get started now, but one blockage after another and expensive inks wasted have really put me off.
I still need a shop in the Midlands for my Epson 1400 to get sorted, if anyone has any ideas.
Would people think it an idea to try refillable carts instead of the Ciss?
What printer is deemed the most reliable (blockage wise)?
Would it be the Richo mentioned?
What about comparable costs?
Not my costs I hasten to add. I am running at about £50 a cup the way I am going!



Tony

[gstk]

Tony - take a deep breath. Put the ink for sale on Ebay or somewhere or someone might even buy it off you from here. Cut your losses and buy a Ricoh - If you were nearer to me I would say come here and see one in action. You wouldnt look at a bulk system again. I wouldnt have one if someone offered me a new one for free!! In their favour (The Inkjet) I would say the colour is a bit more vibrant but only marginally. they probably do work out a bit cheaper per print but would I ever want to go back to syringing and resetting etc etc. Nah - its no brainer.

[Paul]

Then Paul I guess you have been very lucky. From the amount of posts on this forum that mention blocked inkjets I think there could be a pattern.
You'll have to impart your magic to us ;0)

well do you expect every person to make big song and dance about "working" printer? Sometimes inkjets fail its true but this is not a rule. same with ricoh. they very young on the sublimation market but we got already some people with problems with cloging etc... lets wait and see. any way. how much would cost you new inkjet and new ricoh?

In their favour (The Inkjet) I would say the colour is a bit more vibrant but only marginally. they probably do work out a bit cheaper per print

for me those are most important things. quality (vibrant and sharp colors) and price for this quality. whats ricoh got better then inkjet? only speed...

[bms]

I still need a shop in the Midlands for my Epson 1400 to get sorted, if anyone has any ideas.

If you go through to www.Epson.co.uk and click through to Support, you should be able to find Epson authorised repair centres in your region. You could even take the other Epson printer there for Epson to have a look at under warranty as you have the genuine cartridges in the printer now.

[photoscape]

may sound a daft question but where do you keep your printer? it isnt near a radiator is it, i used to have tons of problems with clogging epsons and it turned out my desk was in front of a radiator, sounds daft but thought id ask

[gstk]

Paul
I have had 2 x D88's which were great. They worked hard and died after a decent life. The D120 was a pile of **** in my opinon. There's nothing worse than having to print 50 mugs or mousemats and the printer tell you its empty or cannot recognise a cartridge. The supplier was helpul and sent me new chips but it still happened. Often stopping half way through a mousemat which meant a waste of ink and paper and TIME!! For me it was a no brainer.

Quality - the emphasis was on "bit"

Pricing - For me its worth it!

Longevity - as you say, we will wait and see you could well be right.

For me its about efficiency, quality and peace of mind. The Ricoh gives me that - the D120 always had me on edge.

We'll agree to disagree - have you used a Ricoh by the way?

[Paul]

No. I never used ricoch. As my printers works great. D120 is know as a useless printer becaus all problems. But lets dont put the cross on other epson inkjets. Is a bit like recomend somone car with automatic gear box and then claim this is best solution for all drivers.