I want to get a printer. I was going to look into the Epson CX3810. I assume all the models suck down ink at a similar rate. How often do you use your printer and how often so you have to replace the ink? I just want to see how much money I'm going to be sinking in to ink!

Thanks for any info you have!
-Krissy

Don't know, but would like to.... BUMP!!!

I tried using my dedicated printer to print an edible image...I had done maybe 5 sheets of images previously. It's already almost empty. The red doesn't print and I thought maybe it was clogged, but I tried everything and it actually looks empty.....

I was very annoyed that I had to replace it so early.

OMG ....you're kidding! Only 5 images???? Geez, you could really sink some money into edible ink cartridges!

I use a two cartridge Canon printer and I get about 25 full 7.5x10" prints before I have to refill or replace the cartridges. The Epsons have a rep for using more ink than the Canons especially the black. They also clog more readily than Canon printers. You also can't easily remove the print head on an Epson if it should ever need to be cleaned or replaced.

After reading this thread I got mine out to check on them. They have been put away since the end of July, and I was worried they might have dried out. I had put them all back the way they came, sealed them in one plastic bag and put that inside another plastic bag, and they are all still liquid and look fine.

I just don't get to do many cakes, and haven't been setting up for edible images when I had only one cake at a time to do. Janice

I'm going to order a refill kit and see how it goes....I'll let you know...

My pc just started giving me a warning saying that I was running low on one colour and I've printed about 36 sheets already and can still do a few more I think. What I did find out also was that in the begining I was printing on high resolution so that was taking a lot more colour. I've now switched to standard quality printing and the prints still come out good.
By the way, I have a canon IP3000 and have not had a clog to date.

Thank you all for your info!! Looks like I'm going to go with a Canon!

-Krissy