Customer Reviews

Epson T034620 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I own a Epson Stylus Photo 2200 and finished the original ink cartridges that came with the printer. I was shopping online for replacement and initially thought I could save some money by using compatible ink cartridges. I tried so with cartridges from www.123inkjets.com. Though I order all 7 cartridges, I tried replacing only the Lt. Magenta one first since I still had a little ink in the originals to play with.

Initial print outs were ok, however, when I was trying to put the printed photo into a particular tight photo frame, the photo was smeared and magenta related colour came off.

I tried with various photos and long drying time but still encountered the same problem. Had to return the cartridges, but I must say www.123inkjets.com had great return service. Perhaps I'll switch my company inkjets to them since we don't print photos.

The bottom line is this: If you have a Stylus Photo 2200, go with the original Epson ink cartridges if you value the print outs. Save those "compatible" type cartridges for non-photo printing (which you shouldn't be using the 2200 to do in the first place) or for photos that aren't very important and you don't mind smearing if touched.

It cost more than compatible inks but works much better. Colors print better and no clogging of heads.Spend the extra money and avoid nightmares.

We have an Epson Stylus Photo 2200, and you can only get ink for it online. I don't like to buy the refurbished or "off brand" kind. I have a strong preference to stick with actual Epson products because the quality of the non-Epson products when used with my printer have always been poor. Anyway, this is good ink. It works with my printer.

I tried to save some money by buying generic brands, they all offer 100% guarantee, guess what? AFter trying few different generic brand I found they ALL SUCK. They don't work, they plug my print heads, I ended up wasting more time, paper and ink that I save money.

Sadly, now I buy the official ink. It cost lot more but they work on my machine.

The minus 2 stars is for the crazy, over-priced product.

I would only use genuine Epson Ink for my 2200 and when Amazon has them on sale with free shipping- it is really a great deal!

This product was mistakenly ordered but the vendor refused to swap it for the correct product because it was outside of the return date.

Not much to review since those dastardly people at epson put microchips in these things to stop you using anything else... so objective comparison is not possible.

Trying to get predictable color out of the 2200 is a nightmare and the driver simply doesn't work right..hasn't been updated in two years and still doesn't print centered when is asked to. So I guess this item gets a five star review for working as intended although the overall product perfomance is dubious at best.

Do not get this one if you have an Epson C-80 printer. This will not work. It fits but it is the wrong item.

This will not work for the Epson C-80 printer. It will fit but is not the correct cartridge.