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Granty · 09-12-08, 04:21 PM

I have an epson R265 printer which takes six ink cartridges, it is low on most the colours and empty on one, I have put a brand new black cartridge in and selected draft print black and white, yet when I go to print it comes up buy Epson ink now, It will not print, anybody know how to get it to bypass the Epson money grabbing technique until my non Epson colours arrive

Mickha · 09-12-08, 06:37 PM

Check the internet as there should be some software utilities that will resolve the issue.
I assume you're using compatible cartridges, which I find just as good, in my HP, and cheaper, but obviously Epson want you to buy their expensive original chipped cartridges

madrat · 09-12-08, 09:45 PM

Your main problem is it's an Epson

pontiend · 09-12-08, 11:10 PM

If the ink light is flashing it will not print
you have to have ink in all six cartridges.

reddiesel · 10-12-08, 02:10 AM

What a rip off the price of ink, its the most expensive liquid there is.

nanochickin · 10-12-08, 07:19 AM

Thats why i bought a Laser printer

Its a lot more expensive for the initial outlay but the toner cartridges last for ages

Nano

RayB · 10-12-08, 08:08 AM

Can I ask, Nano, do you print photo's on your laser? Will it accept photo paper? If it's more cost effective than my inkjet I'll consider the same, but quality of photo is all important to me.

madtrev5 · 10-12-08, 09:42 AM

yes rayb a laser is more cost effective ny you get a better print quality with them but the inistial csot u a lot more but well worth it if u do a lot of printing a laser print with photo paper is very near photo perfect

sharkbait559 · 11-12-08, 06:50 PM

I laughed when i heard the name of this thread , ''printer needs ink , why'' i was thinking same way a car needs petrol lol

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Granty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleethorpes Posts: 73 Thanks: 34 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Printer needs ink, why? I have an epson R265 printer which takes six ink cartridges, it is low on most the colours and empty on one, I have put a brand new black cartridge in and selected draft print black and white, yet when I go to print it comes up buy Epson ink now, It will not print, anybody know how to get it to bypass the Epson money grabbing technique until my non Epson colours arrive

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Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: Printer needs ink, why? Check the internet as there should be some software utilities that will resolve the issue. I assume you're using compatible cartridges, which I find just as good, in my HP, and cheaper, but obviously Epson want you to buy their expensive original chipped cartridges

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RayB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 203 Thanks: 15 Thanked 30 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Printer needs ink, why? Can I ask, Nano, do you print photo's on your laser? Will it accept photo paper? If it's more cost effective than my inkjet I'll consider the same, but quality of photo is all important to me.

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