Epson is settling litigation that their printers quit printing before the inkjet cartridges are empty. The details are
here and here's who's included in the proposed class-action settlement:
The “Settlement Class” certified by the Court for settlement purposes is defined as all persons, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations or any other entities located within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who, on or after April 8, 1999 and through May 8, 2006: (i) purchased, leased or otherwise received any Epson inkjet printer (“Epson InkJet Printer”) (specifically including, but not limited to, Epson Stylus printers (desktop and photo models), PictureMate printers and Epson Pro model printers(ProGraphics printers, large format printers and proofing printers) but excluding Epson branded point of sale receipt printers); and who (ii) purchased, utilized or otherwise received any inkjet cartridge for an Epson InkJet Printer (“Epson Ink Cartridge”).
Here's the
list of qualifying printers. For you JG types, note that you could theoretically buy one of the printers on this list before 8 May (perhaps even if you get it at a garage sale!) and submit a claim for a $25 check plus a $20 e-credit at the Epson store. That's just one of the three settlement options.