"Jan Alter" wrote in message
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Angelo Campanella wrote:
I bought a new Epson because I was tired of the drill that HP puts us
though to get more cartridge life. I thought Epsom was maintaining
refillable tanks. Not until I started operating the WF-2540 did I
realize that the M.O. was just like HP. So the reputation of Epson in
now stained in this

This might be of interest but you'll obviously need to look for a local
supplier. The WF2540 is listed as a supported printer.

http://www.cityinkexpress.co.uk/ciss...epson-printers


You might try www.inksupply.com if you're in the U.S.

They have refillable cartridges with ARC type chips that will allow you to
refill. Their ink isn't bad either.

Dear Jan:

OK. I ordered an ink refill kit from inksupply.com to carry on--
thanks.

Now, addressing the group (after years of frustration with an HP-6122
with that stonewalling printer refusing to carry on with a low cartridge,
and refusing to run with once stalled and refilled cartridges. Much
heartbreaking frustration, inky fingers and late night fatigue):

1- I now comment that (as predicted) the black-level-remaining is falling
rapidly. After a few days that black cartridge reports only about 25%
remaining. I print 4 to 5 pages intermittently on intermittent days, so I
might have printed a total of about 20-30 odd pages so far; a far cry from
the 200-odd sheets claimed per cartridge .

2- I perceive a lot of opportunistic whirring and zipping noises throughout
the say while it is ON but idle, especially right AFTER I have printed a
page. Perhaps that spontaneous head cleaning-preening; likely is
unnecessary?.

3- So now I have taken to switching OFF this WF-2540 as soon as I have
finished printing a needed document, on the theory that this will avoid some
of that preening.

4- I need to know: Can I refill this black cartridge (original small came
with the new printer)? Is the vent (front upper corner) the input aperture?
I have some good ink from HP refills and a fine hypodermic syringe.

5- How long would it run before the PC board must be addressed for reset.
How do I do a reset?

I know; I'm fussy. A leopard cannot change its spots... neither can I.

Any Comment will be welcome.

Cheers,

Ange