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I already pulled the plug. One of the tanks was empty and I wasn't going to go thru the trouble to buy 1 tank since this design was doomed from the start with wht appears to be unavailable (in the US) 3rd party ARC carts with limited number of 'resets'. Beside after reading reviews of this...

I understand that, I've done that more than once with Canon printers even thou the process itself is much easier. As you know the 'refrib' process is usually not successful. My object is to try it with the knowledge of at least doing so, successful or not. We aren't talking about a lot of money...

The "X" being in the printer dialog box for ink levels of the 4 tanks? Do you get some advance notice when the tanks are running low, before they go almost dry? I do the same thing with the present printer I've been using. a full set of re-filled and reset carts ready to go so all I have to do...

These ARC chips, is there a limit to the number of times they can be reset? And is there also some issue with them showing the actual ink level in the carts as the OEM carts do?

I didn't know there was some limit to asking questions, since other than reading, that;s how I've always expanded my knowledge. I prefer that to the 'school of hard knocks'. AFA as "sticking with Canon", I have in the past, but I felt it was time fro a change. Is there something wrong with that?

Maybe for most, but I'm not most and neither are probably most here. And, I'm familiar with these 'refurbished' PH's. As to Canon PH's after over 18 years with canon, I'm more than familiar with the technology. As to Epson, yes, if the head is allowed to dry out and flushing and/or soaking...

Of course the manufacture wouldn't "advise" that, no more will they "advise" using 3rd party inks that most (knowledgeable) users (that don't drink the Corp. KoolAid) have done for decades. They can't sell new printers when users 'fix' the old ones themselves, can they?

Then how do you account for these available by the hundreds? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=epson+printheads&_sacat=0 Just because it isn't a separate item 'supply' item like a ink tank, doesn't mean a user can't replace it. (I corrected my OP...

How about Epson? Are all of their current machines non-replaceable printheads?

Mostly documents, color web pages (captures), some photos, drawings, charts etc. Yearly count; maybe 5k prints all together, scanning documents & hi-res color photos also. No faxing. Admittedly, I haven't looked into any of those "tank/mega' printers, 22 years of refilling, I'm use to the 'old...

I'm thinking about a move to Epson, but my major concern are their locked out, non-resetable/ non refillable carts and printheads that can't be replaced. I don't need or want the 'latest and greatest' models as long as the bulk ink, carts/tanks and printheads are available. These models with...

Can their 822 carts be reset? I did a number of searches, but noting conclusive other than I couldn't find anything that says yes. :(. If not, can these be refilled by 3rd party chips/cartridges? The specific printer is a XP446

I wasn't, I just included that as a FYI. I'm more interested in reducing these excessive cleaning cycles that seem to be using more ink that what I print. :somad

On a side note, from the ip4300 Manual on 'life' expectancy of that printer (note the number of years); And before anyone asks, I've always have my PC equipment on a switched power strip, except for Modems & Routers that can be in use at anytime especially since I have VoIP phone service..

I have a ip4300 that I have had connected to a switched power strip alone with my Tower & monitor. I thought I remember reading somewhere some time ago that that may affect the frequency of these (what I call) unnecessary cleaning cycles, especially the "deep cleaning". Anyone have any insite...

Regarding "OEM ink", other than color quality (which I assume is the biggest plus using OEM over generic), is there any other differences other than cost? BTW, that was also on my list (or should of been), but for some reason wasn't. I see the shipping point for the US is Niagara Falls NY. :cool:

I did find some 'sources', but couldn't find anything that were actual recommendations. I surely don't want the 'cheapest', nor do I want the 'best'. Just something above average. I mostly print off web pages & documents with some color graphics etc. Any larger jobs of text only I use my laser...

Late reply; Are you referring to the 'Pharmacist' mixture of IPA, ProGly & distilled water? or something else?

IIRC, this isn't new, I had trouble before. Two months ago (give or take) I changed my email address due to a different ISP (the old one, I usd their email service so I had to), or tried to, but had issues logging back in. I never received notification to respond to the change and I couldn't log...

The delay in responding is from the lack of a email notification. Again/still ! If it was "starvation", they why would there be all that sludge on the ink pad? If anything it would/should be dry? The printing was streaked. I use aftermarket as I have for years and I do refill. The nozzle check...