Dave, I also had a Epson and was using the generic ink cartrages(sp) I was having alot of problems when it printed a picture there were a bunch of horizontal lines throughout the picture.
I talked to the dealer where I purchased it and he said it was due to the generic ink.
I dunno!!!But, I canned mine and bought another one but no longer will use the generic ink...
Anybody else have the problem?fp
PS.Also have a couple of ink cartrages to give away.