this is opposite to my manuals for the 1270 and 1280 printers. the chips specifically allow you to take out a cartridge before it is empty, put another one in, and then swap back later. i don't know if i really believe them as i haven't done it, but it says so in both manuals.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 10:42 AM Subject: RE: Epson Printer (Stylus Photo) > I still think the chips in the ink cartidges suck! > If I accidently lift the lid to one of the cartridges, the ink is no more > useable. A normal repair will cost 100 USD including part up to a value of > 16 USD. A repair that includes a new head (worth 170 USD) will cost 275 USD.
