Epson Photo 820

[Rick]

I bought this printer because it has good quality and there were a lot of
web sites around that sold compatible inkjet cartridges. Unfortunately, all
the compatible cartridges I've bought cause problems. It's like the ink
dries up or something and I have to keep cleaning the nozzles. Can anybody
recommend a good compatible cartridge that works like the original?

 

[Safetymom123]

Make sure to get the cartridges a nudge to the right when you shut the
printer off or when it sits for a long time. For some reason it doesn't
park all the way to the right. If you start doing that I bet you won't have
a problem.

 

[buck]

I bought this printer because it has good quality and there were a lot of
web sites around that sold compatible inkjet cartridges. Unfortunately, all
the compatible cartridges I've bought cause problems. It's like the ink
dries up or something and I have to keep cleaning the nozzles. Can anybody
recommend a good compatible cartridge that works like the original?

I dont have an 820, but I do have a Stylus Photo 785
EPX.

The 2nd party Cartridges from www.inksupply.com have
given me NO PROBLEMS AT ALL, while on the other hand,
several Epson Branded Carts (those assembled & filled in
Mexico) have given me clogs like crazy. The Epson
branded carts made in Taiwan were trouble free.

 

[Ronzo]

Are you sure it's because of the different cartridges you are trying? I went
through three different 820 Printers, because I kept getting banding. Epson
did replace all three through warranty. Finally I bit the bullet, and bought
the 2200. Absolutely fantastic printer. I just wish there were more paper
options to choose from.

Ronzo

 

[Rick]

If I use an Epson cartridge, it works fine. When I use the compatibles, I
have to clean the heads at least 3 times when I install the new compatible
cartridge. Then if my printer sits for a few days, I sometimes have to
repeat this procedure. This is true for both black & color cartridges.

 

[Rick]

No, I didn't realize that.

You do know you get different paper options depending on what black
cartridge you have in?

 

[Safetymom123]

Make sure when you aren't using the printer that the head is parked all the
way to the right. Just get the cartridge a nudge to the right and you will
see that it moves a little. It will help with your clogging issues.

 

[Safetymom123]

Yes, there is a setting you can check in the utility menu under printer
properties. Check to see what it is set for. If you put in the matte black
cart. you will get diff. options that if you are using the photo black cart.

It is explained in the manual.