PC Pals Forum

Technical Help & Discussion => Self Building, Upgrading & General Hardware Help => Topic started by: Simon on February 26, 2003, 11:36

Title: Epson Printer
Post by: Simon on February 26, 2003, 11:36

I have an Epson C62 printer, which is working absolutely fine, but I wondered if anyone else, using an Epson, found the pop up panel, each time a print job is started, mildly irritating?

Has anyone found a way to disable this?  I know it gives useful information about ink cartridge levels, but I'd like to just have it as an option.  I've been through all the options and settings I can find, but nothing seems apparent.

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apax34.dsl.pipex.com%2Fsmileys%2Fcheers.gif&hash=47bff789954d6c945713c9ff68b09be7aa1e1e13)

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Camstop on February 26, 2003, 12:45

Hi simon...

Sounds like a regedit job.....

You may find what you're looking for Here. (http://www.winguides.com/registry/category.php/54/)

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Simon on February 26, 2003, 13:41

Hmmm, thanks Camstop.  Will have a look.   :)

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Hitch on February 26, 2003, 16:39

um ok this is for my epson 830 photo but i seem to remeber having it for the old 480 i had too...

got printer folder, select printing preferences

Select Maintenance/speed and progress

untick "progress meter"

Dont mess with the reg if theres a tick box to do it for ya  ;D

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Simon on February 26, 2003, 16:56

Thanks Hitch!  I'd never have found that!  (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apax34.dsl.pipex.com%2Fsmileys%2Fcheers.gif&hash=47bff789954d6c945713c9ff68b09be7aa1e1e13)

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: TR on February 26, 2003, 18:16

Simon I tried to reply dinner time, but glad hitch sorted you out.

Epson c62 ink carts at Inkraider.co.uk, black and colour for under £12 for the pair   ;D inc packaging.

Hookstar

 :go:

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Simon on February 26, 2003, 18:48

Thanks for that Hook - I usually use Cartex.co.uk (http://www.cartex.co.uk), but I'll give that one a look.  I actually got an extra set of cartridges from the Computer Fair where I got the printer from.  £75 all in.  Not a bad deal, but I expect some  (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apax34.dsl.pipex.com%2Fsmileys%2Fsmartarse.gif&hash=d43edc856bb680a8508f8f04bcab7221e2dab26f)  will say I could have got it cheaper.   ;D ;D

Edit: Just checked out Cartex prices, and if you buy them singly, it's £10.99 per set, but if you buy 3 or more sets (1 blk 1 clr) they are £8.99 per set!   ;D

Further edit: Just seen the catch - Cartex is excl. vat, but still only £14 for the pair, and that's if you only buy the one.  

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Rodders on February 26, 2003, 21:37

Has anyone else given up buying 'clone' cartridges for use with their Epson?  My Stylus II 600 all but died on the three occasions I tried to save a few bob and bought cheaper carts.

The other thing that guarantees I'll buy HP next time, is the scarcity of cartridges stocked for my model now.  Does Epson seriously think it's going to starve me into upgrading to a newer Epson printer?
:dream:

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Hitch on February 27, 2003, 00:20

I ran my 480 ewith ones from www.cartridgeclub.co.uk rodders, genuink ones.. 2 for 1 offer all the time.

Ranit for 2.5 years with no troubles at all, its buggered now but i dnt think it was the ink.

Title: Re:Epson Printer
Post by: Rodders on February 27, 2003, 19:14

When our local ASDA were clearing out obsolete stock, they were knocking out genuine Epson carts (colour and mono) that fitted my 600, at a fiver each.

I bought 35 quids worth and still have 5 carts left.  When I've run out I'll go with HP.  I have one on my desk at work and prefer it to my 600 by a mile.