I have just retired an Epson Stylus Colour 600.
I can't remember how old it is - 6 years or so, I think - but it hasn't missed a beat. During that period it's been idle for periods up to 12 weeks while I was away from home and when I came back it fired up perfectly every time.
I've always used genuine Epson ink cartridges and it's never been to the repair shop.
Only reason it's retired is 'cos I need a photo printer, which the 600 is not. But it was a very good home colour printer in its day - still is for non-photo work in a home/domestic situation.
No complaints at all.
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