Does Anyone Use An Epson Printer For Images?
Decorating By Tilisha Updated 8 Apr 2006 , 9:20pm by Lisa
Trying to find the certain printers recommended. The IP1500 is replaced by the 1600. The IP3000 and 4000 are no longer available. Suggestions anyone.
I want to know if anyone has had sucesss with the epson. I have an epson for my regular printer. But wondering?
Thanks
Although the iP1500 and iP3000 have been discontinued, they're still the best choices right now for printing edible images at least until KK comes out with the cartridges to fit the newest Canon models.
The Epsons have clogging issues and the print head can't be easily removed for cleaning, service or replacement.
I'd recommend the Canon MP130 if an all-in-one is needed.
I would listen to Lisa.... she's a pro at that printer stuff...... wrote a book about it and everything!
Where can I find a discontinued canon. I have looked everywhere.
The Epson is looking good right now but I hate to waste my money!
You can still find them at some office supply shops especially the online ones. A Froogle search will turn up ones still in stock. You can also find them on eBay...buy new from a reputable seller.
One problem you'll encounter after you've been printing edible images for a while is a clog. The nozzles in the print head will become clogged with edible ink. These clogs often don't respond to cleaning cycles and require that you remove the print head to manually clean it. This is easy to do with a Canon...just pull it out. With an Epson, it's nearly impossible for a novice to do requiring that the printer be disassembled.
Lisa I have to disagree. I have an Epson CX3810. when I first fired it up with the edbile ink I had some trouble. I sent it through the diagnostics a few times, talked to Kopykake once, and haven't had any problems since.
I'm glad to hear that. I really am but I don't think it will last 
I don't mean to argue. I'm just trying to give the best advice I can. You will have trouble with your printer and it's not because it's an Epson, it's because of the nature of edible inks. They are prone to thickening, crusting and drying much more quickly than standard printer inks. Your print head will clog. Epson printers on the whole have issues with clogs and this is just compounded by the use of edible inks.
This issue has been raised before when edible ink cartridges were made to fit HP printers. Like the Epson, the HP print head was difficult to remove. It wasn't meant to be removed or replaced by anyone except authorized service centers. The Canon print head on the other hand can be easily removed by anyone and easily cleaned. A stubborn clog won't mean that the printer will need to be taken to a service center or replaced all together because the cost of the servicing will usually exceed the cost of a new printer.
The best advice I can give anyone is to wait. Wait until KK comes out with the edible ink cartridges to fit the newest model Canon printers. The Canon iP1600 is running about $30 right now. As soon as the cartridges come out to fit it, pick one up 
izzybee...I was wondering though and I've contacted KK via email about this a couple weeks ago but haven't gotten a reply. I'll probably have to call. Are the KK Epson-compatible cartridges chipped like the OEM ones? I ask because this would be another issue complicating edible imaging.
Sorry Lisa, I'm not sure what chipped means? Please clarify
The OEM Epson cartridges have a smart chip that monitors ink usage based on number of prints and prevents refilling. I originally thought KK would modify this feature on their Epson cartridges but after speaking to someone who was having trouble getting their printer to accept the refilled cartridges, I'm not sure if and how the feature has been modified. I'm guessing there would have to be some sort of chip to get them to work in the Epson printers but I'm not sure if it works in the same way as the OEM ones.
I have an epson, and haven't had any problems as of yet, but I've only used it a few times so far. I do, however have a problem with the cost of ink cartridges. (72 bucks a pop!) It seems that the canon inks are much cheaper.
No I own the i350. The MP130 uses the same ink cartridges as the iP1500 and the i350 among a long list of others. It's the dual cartridge set
http://store.kopykake.com/cgi-bin/oldstore/KJKCSET.html
Purchasing the iP1600 before the cartridges come out might be a risk (although only a $30 one). Until they come out, I can't be sure of the compatibility. If you can, wait until the cartridges come out.
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