Epson Expression Premium XP-900 for Sublimation

[GermanDyeSub]

Hello,

I am looking around for an A3 sublimation printer at the moment. The recommended choice is the ET-14000 which has been tested and reviews here on the forum. But recently saw on the website of Isub supplies that they have an Epson Expression Premium XP-900 for Sublimation. Has anyone tried that particular Epson model for sublimation?

[raydavies]

Yes, and got rid of it as soon as I could. The cartridges are tiny which means they are constantly needing to be refilled. They utilise a sponge which is not ideal for contant refilling. I tried a CISS from City Ink and dumped that before total insanity took me over!

I got hold of the ET-14000 and found it to be superb, although, a little slow.

Ray

[GermanDyeSub]

Thank you for the Advice [MENTION=4966]raydavies[/MENTION]

I was thinking about getting such a printer but now I won't. Thanks for saving me time and money.

Will consider the Ecotank that you have mentioned.

[GoonerGary]

Ecotanks are the way to go. I have a couple of 1500Ws, but the third party CISS tanks are often faulty or only last 6 months. My current CISS is actually working great (for the first time ever) and the Epson hasn't caught on yet that it hasn't got original carts in it!

[GermanDyeSub]

Thanks for the useful advice. So the main problem is with the third party CISS tanks? If I manage to source an 1500W, they seem to have vanished, I may try a CISS kit but may be good to stock a spare kit just in case.

I have got Ecotanks for A4 prints, but the upgrade price is quite steep. But as some say ''buy cheap, pay twice''