henryrym
Newbie to Printing
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2014
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- Location
- NW England
- Printer Model
- Epson 1290s Canon MG5400
Hi to all, my first post on this super forum!
Wondered if anyone still uses an old (ancient!!) Epson 1290s (known as 1280 across the Atlantic)?
I've dug mine out of the loft, where it hasn't been used for the last 2 years, popped in two new cartridges (genuine not compatibles), did 4 print head cleans and hey presto! it prints as good as ever. I've hardly used it, as only printed 500 or so pictures with it, always using genuine cartridges. So hoping that there might be a bit of life still left in it.
I need to start printing out our photos again, perhaps another 500 pictures or so up to A3+ size.
My question is should I upgrade from my 1290 to an Epson 1500W (Artisan 1430) which I can buy at a very special price. In view of the age of my printer and bargain price I'm tempted to do this. Can anybody comment on the difference in print quality between the two - I've always been very impressed by the output from the 1290, has there been a significant improvement as the 1500W is ten years newer.
The prints will be stored in folders, a few might end up on our walls displayed behind glass in subdued house lighting. Longevity of prints is a lowish priority - all pictures that I've printed previously seem to be as good as first printed. I've always used Epson paper and ink, may be that's helped with the lack of fading.
Your comments would be appreciated.
Wondered if anyone still uses an old (ancient!!) Epson 1290s (known as 1280 across the Atlantic)?
I've dug mine out of the loft, where it hasn't been used for the last 2 years, popped in two new cartridges (genuine not compatibles), did 4 print head cleans and hey presto! it prints as good as ever. I've hardly used it, as only printed 500 or so pictures with it, always using genuine cartridges. So hoping that there might be a bit of life still left in it.
I need to start printing out our photos again, perhaps another 500 pictures or so up to A3+ size.
My question is should I upgrade from my 1290 to an Epson 1500W (Artisan 1430) which I can buy at a very special price. In view of the age of my printer and bargain price I'm tempted to do this. Can anybody comment on the difference in print quality between the two - I've always been very impressed by the output from the 1290, has there been a significant improvement as the 1500W is ten years newer.
The prints will be stored in folders, a few might end up on our walls displayed behind glass in subdued house lighting. Longevity of prints is a lowish priority - all pictures that I've printed previously seem to be as good as first printed. I've always used Epson paper and ink, may be that's helped with the lack of fading.
Your comments would be appreciated.