I was just on Epson's site and came across the R280 printer for $29.99.
The normal price is showing as $99.99 on the page but if you add it to the cart it shows as $29.99. Not sure if this is a price mistake or an early BF deal...
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Thanks OP! I needed a cheap printer for CD/DVD direct printing and this fit the bill perfectly! Refills/aftermarket cartridges seem pretty reasonable for this one also!
Great printer for direct to CD/DVD. I have printed at least two hundred DVD's since august with one of these. As has been said I may order one just for the ink. Thanks OP!
$10 standard shipping in case anyone's wondering... Generic inks are hit or miss. I've had problems with clogging. If you find a generic manufacturer that works well, stick with them and watch the expiration dates.
I bought one of these new at meijer for $32 (clearance item)... and still took it back.
Why?
INK! My experience with the modern Epsons is that they drink the stuff like mad. This has 6 cartridges. I've had horrible luck with generics. So even buying it as a toss-away "free printer with ink", I didn't feel it was worth the trouble.
The only saving grace for this printer is CD/DVD handling capability.
I agree with poster above. I have R300 for about 4 years now, still going strong - and I always use generic inks. I get about 200 full coverage CDs out of a set of generic inks, never a problem. This looks like a good buy to me!
Thanks for the info. I just picked up one for my mom. I have had this model for myself. Do they make generic ink for this model? I haven't checked with mine since work pays for the ink.
I also have a R300 for many years now and used nothing but generics after the original ones that came with it were used. I also got about 200 cd's printed off a set of cartridges. I just bought an RX595 and I am planning on getting a CIS after the originals are out. There are a few generics out there that are not good quality, but I always bought ink from MegaToners and never had any issues. The generic ink looks just as good as original ink even for photo printing. I would not be reluctant to use generic ink if I were you. You will save a bundle.
The newer Epsons use the newer ink. I don't believe they have good generics for them. For that reason I sold my newer R380 and kept my R340 for the generic compatibility. Different printer I know but the same ink philosophy apply. They changed the ink starting with the R260/R380.
Thanks for the bump. This is smokin hot! I haven't been happy with the look of photos from my Canon MP500, and for less than the cost of ink refills, I can try out this Epson. Even if I throw the thing out after it runs out of ink, I'm still ahead.
Yeah, I'm surprised this deal hasn't gotten more traction, it really seems to be an awesome price!
I hear the photo quality is good on this printer. Plus it can print CDs & DVDs which I don't think Canons can do. Like you said, it's so cheap you can try it out and if you don't like it just get rid of it!
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