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for Epson T0453 - print cartridge - pigmented magenta (C13T045340)
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trevorbrock since 23 Oct 2002

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An ink cartridge is not really something to wax lyrical about is it?
This magenta is designed for a few Epson printers, and I use it for my Epson Stylus C84.

Sorry Epson, but I use compatibles from time to time, which do the donkey work perfectly well, much cheaper. I can have a compatible from Jettec for £4 while I pay about £7.99 in PCW for the real thing from Epson.

Having said that, I recognize the quality of Epson and like to use one of their own brands every so often.

They are readily available, easy to insert, prevent irritating messages - like "the cartridge you are using is not a genuine Epson T0453 - do you wish to continue using it ?", and always work well.

Colours are very sharp, the ink dries instantly and never seems to fade.

But they do not last as long as Jettec - which have an extra 30% as well, and are just too expensive for what they are.
They have a chip on the front which makes refilling a bit difficult, and they have a vacuum system inside which makes refilling very hit and miss.

How I wish printer manufacturers would make us pay a decent price for the printers themselves, and then provide good quality cartridges which could be refilled with proper Epson ink at a reasonable cost.!

My last comment is that the Epson cartridges, by not being easily re-usuable, are contributing to a lot of needless waste.

So the product is good - the price is high and the waste, well its a waste.!

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  • tekin21 12/05/2005 15:45
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    I try to do as much printing as possible at work (sshhhh don’t tell!) Jane x

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    I love Epson stuff, I rely heavily on my 1290 as I have to produce high quality photos based on my artwork. I do agree, however on the price of the consumables, however, I have never risked using a compatible. Try buying from the 7dayshop, they are a bit cheaper as the stuff is VAT free. --- Arla

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