This printer worked well for awhile, then the jets started clogging. The only way to clear them is through the computer maintenance. I went through several cartridges, and still part of my blue will not print on the check. There is nothing I can do and my warranty expired 4 months ago. I'm going to try to clean them myself. I think there should be an easier way to clean, like in the old days with a swab and alcohol.
Weird process to replace a cartridge/color balance
on July 14, 2011
Posted by: cj craig
from Carmel, CA
This printer requires several steps to replace a cartridge. It does not show on the printer which cartridge is depleted, it requires that you look at your operating system. Very unusual and cumbersome. Also, my prints tend to run dark and I've had to make many adjustments to get the color right.
needed this for a series of small prints and it did the job better than i expected and alot cheaper than having them printed at a shop. so YES very pleased.
This will be my 2nd Epson Stylus Photo 1400 ,and I have owned several of the standard format printers and also scanners. This is by all measure the most appropriate for most users. The printer is very stable,prints beautifully, and as I orint about 300 labels and inserts each 6 months, I must have a very reliable printer. This is top of the choice menu. I will not use anything except OEM ink, as the refill,and refurb cartridges will cause poor quality over a short time, and will damage your printer. It is like using re-cycled oil in your Mercedes.. BAD !!
I'm responding with a review in order to be as timely as Epson was for us. However, I have not yet been able to use the printer. I have every confidence that it will be the excellent printer that I have been told it should be. I will say that service and shipping were both excellent! Very fast delivery and the box arrived in good condition. If I had to have a small complaint, it is only that the enticing rebate is a bit of a hassle to complete, but that's not out of the norm for rebate programs. Looking forward to great productivity with a quality product. Thank you!
After researching many different photo printers we chose the Epson. I'm a scrapbooker and I print my pictures at home. I'm finding the printer very easy to use, the pictures have great color and the cost was very reasonable. I'd highly recommend this printer.