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Subject: Re: Epson inkjet results

From: "Steve" <alienrelics@...>
Date: 2006-04-13

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "derekhawkins" <eldata@...> wrote:
>
> >Why not avoid all this silly chip nonsense and use a older printer
> >with 600dpi?
>
> In my case I have an Epson 2200 gathering dust. Others may want to use
> what they already have too. Refilling and zapping is quite popular in
> the Epson "world". In fact, next to bulk CIS systems, it's the cheapest
> way to go with a modern Epson printer IMO.

You could probably sell that 2200 and have more than enough to buy
several lesser Epsons.

Craigslist here always has older Epsons for $20 or less, while a 2200
will go for $100 to $200.

BTW, I build bulk ink systems to order. They are not the
run-of-the-mill bottle and hose system.
<http://www.polyphoto.com/tutorials/bulkinksystem/ExtensiveThoughtsOnCIS.html>

Steve Greenfield