Epson c44 printer

[phiz]

i have an Epson printer and i have had a message appear that says 'parts of your printer have reached the end of their life.' Contact your local dealer for service and repair. However when i phoned them they said that it was uneconomical to repair a printer and it would be cheaper to buy a new one. Is this correct or are they just trying to make a sale?

[naz_nomad]

Considering that most cartridges cost more than a new printer these days, I'd say they were probably right.

[jenson65]

i had the same message and the printer was not even 8 months old but the awnser to your question is yes it is cheaper to buy a new one than what it costs to have one repaired try a different make it should last longer epsom are a big name but some of there stuff is crap.

[wideboy]

Yes, it might be cheaper to buy a new printer but as Epson see fit to have built-in redundancy in their printers (me on my soap box!) - sometimes within warranty periods (when they might offer you a re-conditioned printer) - I think you should either try this site:-

http://ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

to download their 'reset' utility

Your printer is mentioned but with the following condition:-

** - NOTE! It is impossible to reset ink counters by software methods on this printer.
Use "ink freezer" function to maintain current ink level and "hot swap" to use refilled old cartridges.

OR use Google to find out how to clean out and reset the 'overflow' tank in your printer. Some sites even give a pictorial tutorial on how to do it (BTW some (?) Canon printers have the same problem but their technicians are taught how to reset the printers).

[obione]

hi i read an article a while ago that led me to believe that underneath where the ink catridges rest is basically a mop up pad that collects any surplus ink, over time it gets clogged up with ink and eventually this will stop your printer working. there is a way of fixing this problem but it sounded a little fiddly (removing a wire holder and replacing the pad) i will try to find the article and post the link later today. if your printer is an uneconomical repair perhaps you have nothing to lose in trying this!

[phiz]

thanks to all especially obione, i will certainly try it, but as you all have said it's just as well to get a new one, ( keep one as a stand by.)

[jenson65]

hey thanx wideboy for the link iv just fixed my printer

[wideboy]

jenson65, nice to hear about success!