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Simple solution, just don't use the newest drivers when they are
made available (i.e. - if it ain't broke, don't fix it). I have an Epson
Stylus CX4200 which uses epson13071.exe as an install package
(since this printer is no longer produced), the drivers were last
updated in July of 2009.
The other advantage of this model is that the cartridges
(T060120, T060220, T060320, and T060420) all hold 17ml
of ink (each), and can be refilled. Perhaps there should be
a wiki portal with information that users can supply for the
printer models they own, and drivers which work with refills.
The razor and blades approach for printers is acceptable, but
pathetic for companies which have long since recouped their
investment in their 'proprietary ink' issues.
Also, the quantity of ink cartridges hold has also been decreasing
and in my opinion, just another way to rip consumers off.