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That’s about the best way I can put it. You see, I’ve owned Epson computers and equipment in the past and generally have had better luck (I’m told) than many other Epson owners I know.

Well, the luck ran out when my (expensive) inkjet printer died about a two years ago. For full disclosure, I use my printer about once a day or at least three times a week. That printer came with the larger size printer cartridge that was supposed to last longer, and I used it until every drop was practically spent. When the indicator said there was 1% remaining, I changed the black cartridge…

And the printer never printed black again. Ever.

I did all the troubleshooting to no avail. I called the manufacturer who initially gave me some song and dance about warranty until I told them that most devices with a replaceable consumable like ink usually work the FIRST time so I can buy more later (seriously, like we don’t know that’s where the money is made). In fact, they offered to either send me a coupon for a discount on a new Epson device, or replace it outright with the same model. I didn’t care if it was the newest, happiest printer on earth or not, as long as it worked!

So I sent mine to them and they sent me their newest model… invalidating all the open cartridges that wouldn’t fix the old printer. And for another year, the new print worked. Right up until it was time to change the black cartridge again.

And again, the black failed.

Last time I checked, were you supposed to bury it in a landfill when the ink ran dry?

I have an HP printer now and paid less than half of what the first “top of the line” Epson printer cost me. Never again, guys.