Epsom printer

[itsmefolks]

I have an epsom printer which doesnt like other peoples cartridges ie Tescos own!! Is it a general problem and is there anything I can do? Thanks for any help.

[squarebear]

Perfectly normal. EpsoN proniters are designed to work with Epson cartridges.

[squarebear]

printers*

[itsmefolks]

Thanks for that. I didnt know that when I bought it. I wonder why they sell epsom compatable inks then?? Cheers!

[squarebear]

Same reason they sell "dolphin friendly" tuna" and other such lies I guess :-)

[itsmefolks]

Thanks for that! Anyway it got took back t tesco! Had a standing argument with the manageress who sold it me, with her giving it "if your printers chipped it wont work" Bit late for that love! You sold it me and it dont work!! It doesnt come with a warning, it is sold as a cartridge for that model keep it!! Anyway after making her neck go red I got mi brass back. Lesson learned. Cheers.

[squarebear]

Good lad! Stand up to the man

[itsmefolks]

Thanks for that! Yea I wont let the buggers get me down I`m well versed in it. Given a well balanced argument over a period of 5/10 mins I can get a good cue gathering. Given the well balanced argument thing, “policy” then seems to be forgot and “well we`ll give you a credit note this once” patronizing sow!! I feel sorry for em really but even when I asked for the manager to come and have a go she said “ I am the manager” dear dear. Stands there arguing with a customer when over £6 with ten other customers waiting to be served.
I have just returned from Africa and honestly they wouldn’t stand that crap for one second. Customer is king over there and they have the money just remember that Tesco!! Every little helps MY ARSE!!

[Graham-W]

I've got an Epson R265 and compatible cartridges work fine in it. Massive savings in ink costs. There seems to have been a problem with the early R265s but mine is fine.

[NazNomad]

I was informed by an Epson-wallah that compatible-cartridges were the problem with my printer. I thought it was a ruse to get me to buy Epson cartridges, but he was right, only the real thing would work.

[kat1]

I take mine to a 'Refil' shop,much cheaper & works fine.

[robin8495]

Epson Photo PX650 (6x Cartridges) Prink have always worked well with all my printers and 24 hour free delivery, unbeatable.

[chrissa1]

Got to disagree Naz. I was advised not to use compatible cartridges for the first year because of the warranty. I use them all the time now and my Epson Photo Stylus 2400 works fine

[itsmefolks]

Looks like epson are playing big brother I guess. On the skip it goes!!

[NazNomad]

"Got to disagree Naz"

No worries, you're not disagreeing with me, you're disagreeing with Epson, so you get my vote.

[defenstrate]

try using ssc utility, used it on my 870 photostylus to freeze the cartridge so its permanently full. also use similar software at work on epson 9000 series with no problems.

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

[itsmefolks]

Nice utility that thanks! Together we can rule the world!!

[Hymie]

Why are you buying Epson compatible cartridges at Tesco – at around ½ the price of the genuine article.

I buy my compatible Epson compatible cartridges (high capacity – claimed to have double the normal ink) from ebay. Typically 3 sets, consisting of 12 individual chipped cartridges, cost less than £8 including p&p.

[itsmefolks]

Cheers Hymie. Sometimes the brains out t lunch!!

[itsmefolks]

I bought some "chipped inks" of e bay and also downloaded the ssc utility! I still get a no go from my lappy! The epsom status monitor software kicks in and shows the black ink chipped replacement with a X through it!!! Any help on this please??

[Hymie]

Occasionally I suffer my Epson printer telling me that it does not recognise the chipped compatible cartridges – normally after two or three attempts, the printer wakes up and prints the document. Once I have successfully printed a document, the printer will behave itself, at least until switched off.