Epson Stylus C84 Standard Inkjet Printer

I am an artist and graphic dessigner. My Epson C84 provided me with top notch prints. It was a work horse for me for about two years printing almost every day (and I pruchased it new for only $75). I made the proper setting "best Photo" in the proper window before printing and the colors were vibrant and objects were clear. The Dura Ink resists fading and when it finally died, I had a hard time replacing it with another C84. Epson no longer makes this model and the newer models don't run with my older operating system (Mac).
Many professional artists have their artwork reproduced with Epson professional purpose printers because they can duplicate the colors so well.
I like the fact the there are four (4) iink cartridges so I only replace the ones that go dry. I f I don't run it for a week or more, I remover the cartridges and place them in a a resealable zip lock plastic bag. The inks will dry out if they are not usedbecause they are liquid.
I would highly recommentd Epsons printers to anyone. I tried an HP but the colors just couldn't match the output of the Epson. The HP was a waste of my time and money.
I would highly recomment Epson printers to anyone. I can't understand the negative reviews. If the printer is used often, the inks will always work til they run out. If you make the proper settings in the window for the type of paper or photo paper used and the quality you want, it is unmatched (you have many options with the settings). I think many lay people don't do either and therefore think this is a mediocre printer. It is not!

Ive had two of these in eight years, first one finally died after using it every day for six years. This one I have now I bought used for a good price. It's like the first one and it prints several times a day. I like it because each color cartridge is separate and I can get refilled cartridges at $6 a cartridge on the internet. I've read that if you let this printer set for several days without using it, some of the colors might not print. I've not had that problem because it's used almost every day. The paper has never jammed either. I can't compare this one to any other brand because I've never used anything else.

...the C84 is no exception. I'm reading through the bad reveiws that other people have left and can't believe it. I have only ever had minimial problems with any Epson printer I've owned. Not only that, but Epson has some of the best customer service around. They are so helpful if you have any trouble installing, etc. If you take care of a printer, it will take care of you. Regular maintence on the print-heads is always a good idea. I would also suggest the re-manufactured ink cartridges if you are looking to save a few bucks. The C84 is also a bargain for people looking to do sublimation. Many companies sell bulk ink flow systems for this printer. I give the C84 a 4/5 rating. Look for people on eBay selling ones that are new and still in the box. If you buy used, you never know how the printer was treated before it got to you!

I got this printer to use for school. Most things are online these days so my printing was pretty minimal. I'd say I printed about 10-20 pages per month. This piece of junk went through two black cartridges ($30 a piece) and then quit printing completely. No amount of cleaning or alligning would fix the problem. I have no warranty or receipt because it was a gift. Total use time: about 8mo. With the amount of money I spent on cartridges, I wouldn't get this printer if it was given to me for free. Wish I'd gotten a gift receipt or something so that I could get a printer that works! Very disapponted in EPSON and would not get a printer from them again!

I'm on my second C84, first replaced under warranty. You CAN'T print black only...sucks all colors printing black. Computer chips on the ink carts calculate of prints runs then shut down, indicating "empty" when 60% full. Major INK HOG: it will use 1/3 of a cart performing head-cleaning... which it does at every start-up. You will have to run a head clean 2-3 times every time you use it. Epson Tech Support - a JOKE! DO NOT BUY THIS HUNK OF CRAP!!!