Yeah, software 'ink monitors' are bad. When my epson says the ink well is dry, I can still print a good 50 more pages in black and a good 5-6 pages in full color. I now use the old reliable method to know if the ink cart is dry. when the printout dies halfway throught the page. that's one good thing about inkjet printers, they don't fade gradually, they simply die mid-stride. It goes without saying that you 'must-have' a spare cart on hand for these occasions. I always have a spare cart of each black and color ink. when I install it, I usually get a new cart within 24 hours. I have never been in a situation where I couldn't print due to not having ink.
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Re: OT: suggest a printer
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