I have had 10 ink jet printers and NEVER had one dry out. Guess I print a lot at 3 or 4 pages a week
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My current Epson ET 2550 with the ink tanks - reviews/questions asked is there a problem with drying out and everyone sad no. I think they even sell a cleaning kit for such a problem. I also have a color laser, it's in my closet, very expensive for toner - verses $30 every 2 years for ink.