Epson Stylus C80

Hi,

I own a Epson Stylus C80 printer. If I don't use it for a period of time,
say 2 - 3 weeks, the cartridges stop working. I assume they are drying out.
Is there some way to prevent this? Is this a common problem with this
printer?

Thanks,

Fred



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Do you turn it off? Using the power button on the printer?



"Fred" <panther@GO_ AWAY_ SPAMMERS.wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I own a Epson Stylus C80 printer. If I don't use it for a period of time,
> say 2 - 3 weeks, the cartridges stop working. I assume they are drying
out.
> Is there some way to prevent this? Is this a common problem with this
> printer?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fred
>
>
>
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> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
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I also would like to know how much is the longest period the printer will be
off without drying of the inks? Because of different type of inks.
By the way, my own C80's cleaning station failed. I suppose this is a
frequent situation in these printers because I've seen the pump is not
designed robust.


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"Safetymom123" <> wrote in message
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>
> Do you turn it off? Using the power button on the printer?
>
>
>
> "Fred" <panther@GO_ AWAY_ SPAMMERS.wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:sgaab.15685$...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I own a Epson Stylus C80 printer. If I don't use it for a period of
time,
> > say 2 - 3 weeks, the cartridges stop working. I assume they are drying
> out.
> > Is there some way to prevent this? Is this a common problem with this
> > printer?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Fred
> >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 9/11/2003
> >
> >
>
>

I know many folks that haven't had any problems with the C80.


"Yianni" <> wrote in message
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> I also would like to know how much is the longest period the printer will
be
> off without drying of the inks? Because of different type of inks.
> By the way, my own C80's cleaning station failed. I suppose this is a
> frequent situation in these printers because I've seen the pump is not
> designed robust.
>
>
> --
> Yianni
> (remove number nine to reply)
>
> --
> "Safetymom123" <> wrote in message
> news:Mffab.4308$ ...
> >
> > Do you turn it off? Using the power button on the printer?
> >
> >
> >
> > "Fred" <panther@GO_ AWAY_ SPAMMERS.wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:sgaab.15685$...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I own a Epson Stylus C80 printer. If I don't use it for a period of
> time,
> > > say 2 - 3 weeks, the cartridges stop working. I assume they are drying
> > out.
> > > Is there some way to prevent this? Is this a common problem with this
> > > printer?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Fred
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---
> > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > > Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 9/11/2003
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

Yes, I turn it off.

Fred



"Safetymom123" <> wrote in message
news:Mffab.4308$ ...
> Do you turn it off? Using the power button on the printer?
>
>
>
> "Fred" <panther@GO_ AWAY_ SPAMMERS.wi.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:sgaab.15685$...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I own a Epson Stylus C80 printer. If I don't use it for a period of
time,
> > say 2 - 3 weeks, the cartridges stop working. I assume they are drying
> out.
> > Is there some way to prevent this? Is this a common problem with this
> > printer?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Fred
> >
> >
> >
> > ---
> > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> > Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 9/11/2003
> >
> >
>
>


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I know it, I don't have problems either. But I want to know how much was the
maximum time a such printer remained off without dried inks? A few weeks, a
month, two months, may four months, and after that it "recovered" with 1-2
cleaning cycles. I want to know because of different type of inks, and of
course I'm interested on OEM inks (aftermarket may differ).
E.g. I know that a 1160 printer could remain off for two months and then it
would print well without even one cleaning cycle.

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"Safetymom123" <> wrote in message
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>
> I know many folks that haven't had any problems with the C80.
>

I gave up on this printer and went out and bought a HP Deskjet 5650. Thanks.

Fred

"Fred" <panther@GO_ AWAY_ SPAMMERS.wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:sgaab.15685$...
> Hi,
>
> I own a Epson Stylus C80 printer. If I don't use it for a period of time,
> say 2 - 3 weeks, the cartridges stop working. I assume they are drying
out.
> Is there some way to prevent this? Is this a common problem with this
> printer?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fred
>
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 9/11/2003
>
>


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