Epson Stylus CX5300

Good – This is an easy machine to operate - but after doing 2 head cleans with unsatisfactory results recently I removed all cartridges and used cotton wool buds with SMALL amount of white spirits to clean area where cartridges connects to printer and base. Noticed area on far left of cartridges was 'over flowing' with ink so cleaned up excess from surface. Another 'nozzle check' and all ink colours worked well. I believe that eventually the area on the left will have to be professionally cleaned - if anyone can suggest how to do this I would appreciate it! Purchased to print photos and print work papers and school assignments.

Great printer have used it for years. Recommend use of high quality photo paper - 240-250 nothing lower and choose 'Adobe' colour for photos and print one level lighter you will get good results. Have used other cheaper brand ink cartridges and had cartridges refilled - now back to originals as they last a lot longer. Use of 'draft' setting on printer options still gives clear, legible copying. it's bulky but have solved problem by using movable arm attachment. refilled cartridge leaked - and this was 'professionally' refilled!

Terrible – after i purchased this printer was extremly dissapointed spent close to $500 on it the cartridges replacement cost was $250.00 chucked the printer in the bin big and bulky catrides to dear and never gave good picture from the start