outlaws 102 Posted February 27, 2015 Just curious, if one bought the Ricoh printer how long do the ink cartridges last? I am torn since I wouldn't be using this as often as some of ya'll. If I was to go with the Epson it would need constant attention to keep from clogging. I know the cost of replacement cartridges is higher on the Ricoh but with less chance of messing the print heads up. You see I am not at home a lot these days but I still want to increase my equipment for my little side business. Thanks, Butch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 27, 2015 thats the reason I am on my second ricoh - less worries about clogging. I will go a couple months without using it quite often. first one lasted about 5 years - then I downsized as the only things I did with the big one is photo throws and an occasional cutting board 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted February 27, 2015 The ink cartridges last a good while. And like Dakota said less clogging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlaws 102 Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks, I think I am leaning towards the Ricoh 3110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djque 246 Posted February 28, 2015 with the epson I just print a test page every week or more. I havent used mines in about 1 month till the other day. simple head clean amd I was good. refillable ink cartridges is a must. I buy 180ml sub ink from inkpro2day.com $15.00 so a little ink aint nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 28, 2015 I went with the Epson because I wanted large format printing capabilities and the big Ricoh is just over the top for something that I will not be using that much. I spent $200 on the Epson printer that will print 13"x 19" The ink cartridges are simple to move to another machine. If I start having problems with this machine I'll throw it away and get another and move my ink over and be fine. There is a lot more support information for the Ricoh from Conde but so far I'm getting by with what is out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outlaws 102 Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks Wild Goose. Food for thought 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites