[WinMac] RE: Epson 850NE

From: Jeff Wechter (jeff[at]azimuthco.com)
Date: Wed Apr 26 2000 - 17:35:23 PDT

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    On Tue, 25 Apr 00 15:23:14 -1000, Scot Loomis <sloomis@honoluluadvertiser.com> wrote:

    >>What crappy experiences are you having? I have one too and it's a great
    >>networkable color printer for under $300 for me. I've worked with many
    >>other Epsons (esp. 3000) and they can all be a huge pain when they
    >>misbehave, but generally offer a great value considering the color quality
    >>and cost.
    >
    >First, it stoped working with Ethernet. The only way I can use it is
    >with a parallel cable of my windoze game machine. 2nd, it eats ink,
    >dries out fast and clogs the heads. That's my home printer, at work we
    >just don't use the 850 any more as it's too quirky.

    Ouch. That sounds extra lemony. Worst sustained experiences I've heard of (although 90% of my Epson experience is with 3000s). It does sound like you got a crappy one. I've spoken with people that have had to return up to three 3000s when they were introduced, but those units had the courtesy to suck straight out of the box. Early versions of the NICs for the 3000s were designed with a flaw; I don't know if you're seeing the 850 equivalent.

    I was wondering if the climate in Hawaii might be a factor? Although my hunch would be that it isn't, and might even be beneficial.

    jw
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