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Bricked Epson Printers Make a Strong Case For User Repairability
In a recently updated support document, Epson offers several solutions to resolve the problem. These include sending the printer into Epson to replace the ink pads or having a local certified technician do it. Previously (via Wayback Machine), just before the issue gained notoriety, Epson conceded that “repair may not be a good investment for lower cost printers because the printer’s other components also may be near the end of usable life.” It then added that “most consumers who are out of warranty elect to replace a lower-cost printer when they receive an end of life service message.” Now, Epson suggests the feel-good option of sending the bricked unit in for recycling.
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