ink pig!!! artisan 800: Comments?
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Ink pig is a mild term. I printed about 12 pages of text and labeled 10 or so discs. The ink cartridges that came with the machine are practically empty. What's the deal? I have had an Epson R200 now for a couple of years and have only had to replace the cartridges once. I would hate to pay for high capacity cartridges and only get double output. I guess I need to take O'Shaughnessey's advice and gripe out Epson!
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Places like mypublisher.com would be better if they fit your budget. The result is professionally bound and presumably not subject to fading as DIY inkjet inks might be. Get on their mailing list and wait for a teaser sale if it matters. I fully agree with the previous posters in any case.
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I just ordered the Deluxe model of the Simplicity Bias Tape marker and am awaiting it's arrival. Hopefully it will work as good as the reviews on it state it does. I've always hated making bias and so have not really sewn anything that requires it too often, hopefully the machine will make the task easier and I'll be able to sew some things I have shied away from. Have you found an answer to your question yet? I'll come back after the machine arrives and post my experience with it if it helps you.
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I own an artisan 810. It works great for us, we have had for over two years (we think).
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Artisan 810 is the same model I have. All I had to do re-seat the cyan. I screwed up and removed the film over the ink hole which I think caused my problem. I did remove the protective tab. The film is pierced by the printer and I forgot. The cartridge wouldn't seat properly (no click). After pushing firmly it clicked and off it went! Hope this helps.
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Brock I have not received mine yet, nor has amazon indicated that they have it back in stock. I'm starting to think they're low on the list as far as vendor priority for Wacom, as other places have started to get them in stock, but are charging $200-$500 over list price. If anyone else has received this product from Amazon this year could you chime in on how long your wait was.
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I agree with the others... Very good value and very reliable. I would only choose the New Makerbot if sleek appearances justified the high cost... If it was running in a storefront for an architectural firm, for example. I would have a Makerbot running up front, and an army of flash forges in the back room... Perhaps there is an analogy hidden somewhere there... But I will leave you with that.
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I'm thinking of buying this printer. I LOVE using Picasa3. If I buy this particular printer and I will be using Picasa3 and IF I find the same problems you are talking about, I'll get back to you. Thanks for the information you've passed along. I've LOVED my HP Photosmart 7550 but it just quit accepting ANY ink cartridges! Can't find it's problem. Printed beauuuuuutifully.
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I've been using it with the Artisan 50 to print ID's for a local group we are running.... Make sure to wipe the tray with a baby wipe and then a dry towel after each print.
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Yes, you are right. I just noticed my question was cut short...sorry.I am glad to hear your enjoying the 620 and really appreciate your information. I always try to research as much as I can and your insight helps a ton. Thanks!By the way, if you have a second, can you re-read my post, because my question was in regards to checking ink levels.
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Yes. The ink is junk, and so is the carbon/stencil paper. The machine works well enough for my novice needs. The tutorial movie is also junk, but there's plenty of info online.
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My Gigablock Ink System is used with Epson Artisan 800. Sorry can't help you with the P50. We have three Artisan 810 and the first one worked so well that we bought a second set. It does take a bit of printer surgery (cutting plastic) for the hose to exit the printer. Its worth the mod. Print quality for photo is also excellent.
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That thing is awesome! thanks for the idea. Ill definitely put some thought into it. I cant draw at all that's why i have to give it thought. Id basically be spending the money on a friend to use it all the time and me to upload the art.
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I'm sorry . I am only using it for the Artisan 800 which works great. The cartridges were so inexpensive I am not considering refilling. Try to purchase small amount. Sorry
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These answers appear to be addressed to ink usage on the 800. What about the 810?
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We did not have a lot of luck with the Zebra... It's actually in the box still in my desk... If you want it - we'd sell it for $80.00...It seems to me that you need some programming knowledge to use the unit the way we had envisioned... The printer works well - the set up just isn't as easy / "plug and play" as hoped...We have a new unit if you would like it. We could ship it tomorrow and would take a paypal payment.Thanks for your inquiry.Best,Rich HammMidwest Wheelcoaters219-874-0099
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Thanks for responding! In spite of the lack of reviews, I've decided to give this printer a try ... I'll let you know how that choice turns out!