My Epson Stylus CX 5200 started showing "printer error - - - > see your Documentation & call service if necessary" . I've turned it off & on a dozen times w/no change. Can it be repaired cheaper than buyin new, at about $130?
2006-08-20 07:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by sunnyjay 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Depends on what the problem is. There is going to be a charge for diagnosing the problem, repairing, and then parts if needed. Usually printers are so cheap these days that I'd rather just toss it and buy a new one, less hassle.
The new Epsons actually have individual ink cartridges for each color and they run about $13 each. This is nice since you only replace what you need. I have the Epson CX4800 and got it for $99!
2006-08-20 07:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is almost always cheaper to buy new than to repair printers nowadays - go shopping for a new printer that does the functions you are looking for and also examine which ones may have the least expensive cartridges as some have fairly expensive cartridges
2006-08-20 08:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by oregontimmy41 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Printers are disposable now. Its cheaper to buy a new one then buying replacement ink.
CX 5200 are obsolete now, you can get a better printer for 80.00, just be prepared to buy another one when it runs out of ink. ;-)
2006-08-20 07:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turning the power off doesn't necessarily reset the printer. Pull the power plug for at least 10 seconds, and then try it again.
2006-08-20 08:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mo. buy new
2006-08-20 07:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by SweetNurse 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋