Epson Printer Cartridges Keep Drying Up

[dman918]

I currently have an Epson RX500 multifunction printer, and I am having a serious problem with my ink drying up. I print very little overall (maybe a page here and there a month). I do very little printing with photos, but I do like the memory card reader.
Are all inkjets still very prone to having the ink dry out without much use? If so, is there a decent multifunction laser printer I should consider? Of course, the other option is a basic laser (like the samsung 2010) and a basic scanner (?), though I wouldn't mind saving some space.
Any and all thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[corkyg]

The most prone to drying out are Epsons. Canons are better in that score, and HP doesn't really have the problem becuase they do not use permanent print heads.

 

[dman918]

Hmmm... I wonder if a HP multifunction would be worth considering then. Thanks for the input. Anyone have more to add?

 

[eelw]

Haven't had any issues with my Epson CX7800. Moving during the summer, didn't use it for over a month. Printed perfectly like as it always has.

 

[dman918]

Anyone else?

 

[Zepper]

Really any inkjet printer is prone to drying, but Epson is more prone than others. You should try to print something that will exercise all the nozzles at least twice a week - more frequently with Epson.

.bh.

 

[dman918]

I guess that is my thing. I really don't want any real maintenance. That is why I am thinking of going laser...