godawski@usceast.UUCP (Mike Godawski) (03/06/87)
Hi.
I am having problems with my parent's printer. It is an Epson FX80
purchased when the computer system was bought (in January 1983). The
printer does not print as "dark" as it used to. Obviously I have purchased
and replaced the ribbon. The ribbon needs to be replaced more frequently
because of the light print problem. It seems to me that it is not
baring down as hard on the paper as it used to. Do you have any idea
what the problem could be? Could the head be going bad? Bout what does
it cost to replace one? Can I do it myself?
Also, I would like to update this printer with the Epson upgrade
kit ($79.95) from Dots-Perfect in Glendora CA. Has anybody done the same
the same upgrade to their Epson printer? Have you gotten satisfactory
results?
Please respond directly to me. My address is:
{ihnp4,allegra,seismo} !akgua!usceast!godawski
or by US SNAIL: Michael Godawski
1907A Wheat Street
Columbia SC 29205 (803) 777-2041
Thank you in advance. I really appreciate it.seaney@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu.UUCP (03/15/87)
I worked at a computer store that carried Epson printers.
The easy part is, the printheads used to run about fifty to sixty dollars.
You can easily install them yourself. Don't pay someone else to. I could {
talk you throught it if you are particularly nonmechanical.
Now for the other question. I've never heard of a printhead going bad making
the print get light. I suppose it could, but generally they throw a pin
or completely burn up. Anybody else have any ideas.
All the customers I talked to loved the upgrade, we sold quite a few.
Good luck
Steve Seaney
the crazy tubist
seaney@uiucuxc
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