Color wasn't an option, and the dot-matrix print engine sounded as if it was etching your words into a wood plaque instead of churning out a book report. When I was in grade school, printers were massive, ugly, heavy behemoths clad in industrial-looking tan plastic. However, photographers looking for more neutral black-and-white prints should take a look at Epson's Stylus Photo R2400, which earned high scores for its mastery of monochromatic printing. Scrapbookers, who often use 12x12-inch paper, will probably welcome the Stylus Photo 1400, since it lists for $150 less than the Stylus Photo R1800, which is the next step up in Epson's 13-inch line. That means the 1400 won't make you waste the rest of your unused color ink just because the light magenta ran out again.

Plus, the 1400 uses six separate ink cartridges, while the 1280 bunched all but its black ink into one cartridge. For example, the new Epson Stylus Photo 1400 can spray out ink drops as small as 1.5 picoliters, compared to the 1280's minimum 4-picoliter drop size. While the Stylus Photo 1280 remains a very popular printer, some of its specs feel a bit outdated. Store ink cartridges in a cool, dark place.It's been a long six years since Epson last updated the 13-inch dye-based model in its popular Stylus Photo line of photo printers. Store ink cartridges with their labels facing upward. Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area.ĭo not dismantle ink cartridges or try to refill them. A valve in the ink supply port makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge. If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink supply area from dirt and dust, and store it in the same environment as the printer. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before using it can result in reduced print quality. Install an ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Doing so may prevent normal operation and printing. For best results, use up the ink cartridges within six months of first installing them.ĭo not shake ink cartridges after opening their packages this can cause leakage.ĭo not remove or tear any label or seal on the cartridge other than the yellow tab this can cause leakage.ĭo not touch the green IC chip on the side of the cartridge.

After bringing an ink cartridge inside from a cold storage site, allow it to warm up at room temperature for at least three hours before using it.ĭo not use an ink cartridge beyond the date printed on the package.

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