[Computerbank] Epson Printer - thanks

[Gerard Conlan]

Many thanks for the advice Michelle.
Gerry

At 08:33 PM 17/01/2003 +1100, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I don't usually talk on this list even though I am subscribed to it.
>However, I have some advice regarding the Epson printer. I work with
>printers, and can tell you that when an Epsons printhead is gone it
>needs to be sent in for repair (which would most likely cost around
>$100, not to mention the cost of buying a new set of cartridges which
>would be in the vicinity of $70).
>
>Therefore the Epson printer in question is only junk.  It is possible to
>buy a new decent colour inkjet printer these days for under $100.
>
>Michelle
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: computerbank-admin at lists.linux.org.au
>[mailto:computerbank-admin at lists.linux.org.au] On Behalf Of Gerard
>Conlan
>Sent: Friday, 17 January 2003 5:46 AM
>To: computerbank at lists.linux.org.au
>Subject: [Computerbank] Epson Printer
>
>Kylie,
>
>I've upgraded my sister's printer and she wants to know whether she can
>give her old one to someone useful -- it is an EPSON  Stylus Colour,
>(1995
>vintage) and it has just stopped printing black and colour has gone down
>
>hill a bit.
>
>I think it needs a new print head (as opposed to cartridges).
>
>Should it be sent to the tip or would computer angels like it (I'm in
>Albany WA for a break)?  I can cart it to Perth but if it's not worth it
>
>then I shall dispose of it otherwise.
>
>Thanks for all the good work you people are doing -- I monitor it and
>one
>day I hope to come along... but not so easy.
>
>Take care and God Bless
>Gerry

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