[NTLUG:Discuss] [Bulk] Re: Color printer for Linux

[Chris Cox]

Leroy Tennison wrote:
...
> OK, let me see if I'm getting something correct here.  The HP cartridges 
> have the dispensing heads built in so, if they clog, all you have lost 
> is a cartridge (not that they are an insignificant cost, but, if they 
> are almost empty...).  The Epson (like the Canon) has the dispensing 
> heads built into the printer so, if they clog, you have lost the printer.
> 
> So, if you aren't printing photos (as I am not) and the costs of the two 
> (unit and ink) are reasonably close (which I'll have to check) then it 
> will be more economical to own an HP is it will not be used for long 
> periods of time.  Is this correct or am I missing something?
> 

If you're doing text, the HP is vastly superior.

My HP 855C is still ok.. I got it out to bring to the fair, but
decided that might be too much.  Hadn't used it in over a year.

Worked fine.

Get the Epson only if you're going to use it... and want
great looking photos.