I have been using Epson printers for as long as I can remember, since I replaced my 18 pin brother dot matrix unit. All my epsons have been run on Epson ink - that is the cartridges that were supplied with the printer, but since then, no noticeable difference has been obtained with compatible cartridges acquired
here. Excellent service, very cheap(!) carriage costs and I have been using them for years and years.
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