Hi, I was just wondering what the life spam of these printers are. I didn't have it long but I think its starting to wind down. let me know.
189201
I've had mine over a year, I think. Never had a problem. I use it almost daily in my business for documents and color signage; even use "not recommended" refillable ink cartridges. The Epson 30 was purchased to use with an older Mac. I've had 4 Epson printers in 18 years and only one quit working (it was under a water leak that happened during a roof repair). I bought, and use, the others (wide format) for more precise and accurate color printing with a newer Mac. I've never been unhappy with Epson printers but hate the ink prices.
189202
i had the first one about 4 years when it withered and died. it performed so well i ordered an identical one and have had it a year or so. no problems at all.
1766382
Maybe you can find an answer from the manual you can download. I bought one of these printers and had to return it and purchase another one that works properly. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
469879
It happened to me a month after the warranty ran out. I consulted HP tech. They told me I needed a new printer and that the printer was not repairable. They offered to sell me another at a slight discount. Needless to say, I declined.
1162302
That is an interesting price point! If you think their ink price is disgusting take a look at Ricoh's. Its laser cartridges easily add up to a downpayment on a new house! I did finally get Canadian support on the machine on the issue of making the network server feature work (use Firefox not Chrome if you are on a Mac) and once I networked it, it has not power-failed ever again. The internet server has to REMAIN ON all the time. Don't know how long that will last but it has turned out to be a gem for its low price tag.
49237
Sorry, I can't be much help. The ones that came with the printer didn't last long. Figured I'd get the bigger ones. Have to say I'm very displeased with the amount of printing from one cartridge. Perhaps the cartridges that came with the printer were some sort of sample size.
657456
Hi Diane,Yes, to all of the above...and a whole lot more! I too have a home office and this printer has been a godsend for me. I used to buy HPs but will now never go back after using this one, I love it. I am NOT a spokesperson for the company...just a happy, contented consumer! Hope I've helped you out. Have a great evening!Kind regards,Pamela
71600
That's interesting. Haha. In my case, I got screwed pretty good by this printer. I felt that the least I could do for everyone else was to let them know how to avoid getting screwed in the same way.
488761
My advice is to cut your losses and replace the printer. I could not resolve the issues with this printer as much as I tried including online help from Kodak which by the way recommended that I go and buy more ink. After spending $30 on ink which is about 40% the price of the printer, it is now collecting dust in my garage. I already replaced it with an HP after 4 months of use. Kodak products are substandard including a digital camera I bought. Do not buy their products in the future.
1774445
I agree with dclaudew. Do you really need it? I no longer have the printer, I had bought 2 of them and had been very happy with them until I replaced the belt unit and the drum along with the waste unit on the second printer which had been bought as a replacement of the first one. From that day I replaced the units, it never worked right; so finally I gave it away for free to a tech guy and bought a Samsung. It is a lighter machine but I have pretty much closed my home business so for my personal and volunteering needs it will do.
1917827
It seems to me they have already expired. When I used them I had to continually shake them to get them to print. I have since given up on my HP printer and just bought an Epson.
1157870
The one I had (has since been thrown away) always had a slow printing/copying speed. I am not a techi-person, but it sounds like it is inherent in this particular make/model. I also had a problem with the print heads which would have been more costly to replace than to just get a whole new unit (which I originally paid big bucks for) so I ultimately just threw it out, sad to say. I had high hopes for this unit, but like so many things like this, they often disappoint. And, it was not overly used or abused either. Sorry I can't tell you more.
1996388
Sorry, I just bought this a few weeks ago, the printer is about 4 years old now. I have been printing daily with this cartridge and wanted to not have to deal with replacing it for a long time.
1863311
No, I did not understand what you wanted...sorry. Unfortunately, at this time i cannot help any further. The printer has been replaced with another one.
1871756
&gt;For some low end printers, it's almost cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy replacement cartridges. Exactly, I just bought the MX860 and will test it against HP C7280 (both brand new still in box). Problem is that I can't find third-party toner for the MX860. Those CLI-221 are availible only without chips and I am worried that to some design and patent scheme that will not change. I am guessing that replacing a full set of toner twice will be more than the initial printer cost. For HP I can find descent (according to some reviews) third-party toner. Yet I am guessing the MX860 is a better machine...I'll have some decisions to make.
2172639
which printer did you ultimately buy? I have been mulling over the same three models also. Can't decide which one to buy. Len
1605426
They came out with another firmware in late July but I haven't printed any envelopes yet to see if it helped any. This is what works for me..... Push the envelope into the slot _lightly_ until you will feel a slight stop. Do NOT push any further! Just use your finger tips at the rear most part of the envelope. Within a few seconds (5 or 6 seconds if the printer is asleep) you should feel the printer grab the envelope, it will only move a very slight amount, maybe 1/8th of an inch, you have to pay attention, then you should be able to print normally. It works for me every time now. I've had mine over a year. I found it out from another poster. After digging into Brothers web site and reading their manuals I actually did see where Brother mentioned the same thing, but I had to do a lot of digging to find it. I think it was buried in their trouble shooting section? Thank goodness I don't print a lot of envelopes, that's actually my only nit pick, well, that and having to open the back of the printer when printing envelopes. Also, I use the cheaper standard envelopes and I found that if you use the handle of a butter knife or another flat utensil and flatten the envelope first it will get rid of 90% of the wrinkles. Hoped it helps....
1570456
Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! Sounds like some people got lucky but that in general this printer is not the one to get if you want to print greeting cards or business cards....the search goes on! :-D