Good Printer - Expensive Cartridges! (Epson Stylus Colour 680)

Member Name: tracythomson

Product:	Epson Stylus Colour 680
Date:	04/10/01 (95 review reads)
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Advantages: Ink Level Monitor, Cheap Compatible Cartridges

Disadvantages: Expensive Original Cartidges

I got my Epson Stylus Colour 680 in December 2000 when I bought a new PC. I did not like the printer that came as standard as part of the bundle I was interested in and asked for an upgrade. I had a choice between the Epson and a similar model from HP. Having gone away and done a little homework I opted for the Epson as the print quality is really very good for a printer in this price range. The varying print options wnsure you do not waste any precious ink on everyday documents and will allow very high quality prints in photo mode. (Note: Obviously the type of paper used also effects the final outcome of the quality of print).

I use my printer every day and am more than happy with it!

The only drawback was the price of the replacement ink cartridges. I was originally paying between £20 - £25 per cartridge (PC World) before compatible cartridges were introduced and then was elated to find that I could half my costs by shopping on-line at www.cartridgeclub.co.uk - I bought several cartridges from them at what I thought was a very reasonable price until I discovered www.choicestationery.com - I am able to purchase a dual pack (black and colour cartridges) for £12.33 plus VAT.

Now I love my printer even more and don't have to worry about printing costs!

I would recommend this model to anyone for general use and for high quality images.

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