Doesn't require you "pump the ink" to get it work.ħ.
Anyone can install this Continuous Ink System within 5 minutes.Ħ. This system does not require chips reset nor remove them from printer to get the chips reset.ĥ. Our dye ink, pigment ink can be pre-filled. Auto reset chips are used, so you do not need to reset the chips manually.Ĭartridge #: T0540 Gloss Optimizer ink cartridge, T0541 Photo black ink cartridge, T0542 Cyan ink cartridge, T0543 Magenta ink cartridge, T0544 Yellow ink cartridge, T0547 Red ink cartridge, T0548 Matte Black ink cartridge, and T0549 Blue cartridge.ġ. It was worth the price, and i am confident it will continue to serve me well for several more years.This continuous ink system is designed for Epson photo Stylus Photo R1800 printer. Nevertheless, all things considered, I am very happy with my R1800. The speed of the printer is not really an issue for me, because I have the time to keep an eye on it if I have large print projects, but for someone in a hurry, it might be a bit on the slow side. Purchasing refurbished ink cartridges works fine for me, does not seem to sacrifice quality, and saves a lot of money. Playing around with the settings to find the perfect result can use up a lot of ink, and the ink is not inexpensive. Fresh ink is key if you are looking for the best quality.
The ink will go bad if left unused in the printer for a long period of time.
I usually use this printer for fine art projects, professional portraits, or a similar level of quality.
You'd never know, if the settings are used correctly, that these prints came from a home printer. The print quality of the R1800 is excellent. As usual, they need their maintenance and should be treated well, as any machinery needs to be to keep it operational for as long as possible. The R1800s apparently are no longer manufactured, but they are still easily serviced and there are a few other Epson printers that use the same inks and some parts, so the model is not a "dinosaur." I have been very happy with the Epson products I've purchased and used over the years. I got 4 more years out of the printer than expected, per reviews I read. I researched for days to see what's new in printers after all these years, and read that there is a cut-off time for certain parts working correctly and that's what was causing the difficulty. Since that was my go-to paper for my art prints, I had to shop around for a new printer. Until last year when it no longer printed correctly on the Epson luster paper. I did yearly maintenance on it and it never did me wrong. I've owned and consistently used a refurbished R1800 for 10 years. Workhorse printer for all my professional art prints for 10 years Refillable reservoirs are also avaliable aftermarket. Price for CIS varies from $50.00 to over $500 depending on technology.
Counter can be reset with software program (do web search) High volume users should consider continuous ink supply (CIS) in addition to the external drain tank. External tank is available as aftermarket item. Tank will need to be cleaned and counter reset before printer will print again.
Counter in printer prevents further printing when it thinks the internal overflow tank is full as a result of cleaning print heads. The print heads can be cleaned with the inks, but that wastes a lot of the (expensive) ink. Do your homework prior to cleaning the print heads. Watch out for: When ink reservoirs are removed, print heads tend to clog in the printer (reservoirs do not have the jets in them like HP). Quiet enough to not bother a light sleeper.ĭisadvantages: Large footprint (18" x 24") not counting paper output tray. CD tray should come with printer, but check before buying if purchasing used. Prints on "printable" Compact Disks - a little more expensive than regular cd's but much cheaper than adhesive labels. reasonably fast photo printer with available waterproof (pigment) inks.
Advantages: Large format (13" wide x roll).