Subject: BUYER BEWARE - EPSON AMERICA
From: ben crane
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 07:57:08 -0800
My Epson Action Laser is on its fourth ream of paper and the drum unit
is shot. A new replacement (my only option) costs from $180 to $240
depending on who I call. It's warranted for 30,000 copies or 18 months.
The printer is almost four years old.
I called Espon America customer support and suggested a drum unit should
last for more than 2,000 copies no matter how old it is. I was told
that the drum is made of organic material and is only good for 18 months
OR 30,000 copies. The lady told me the drum material is like tires,
whether you drive on them or not they still have a life cycle.
What would anyone do if they bought a set of 60,000 mile tires and after
4,000 miles the rubber fell off, regardless of age? Assume of course
they are properly maintained, driven once in a while, and kept in a
heated garage when not in use.
Epson stood by their policy. There was no acknowledgment of a faulty
product, no offer of a discounted replacement drum. In fact I was told
I was lucky to get four years out of the thing, even though the power
was off the majority of the time.
So, beware of Epson products. Think before you buy. I am cutting my
losses and have already bought a bright shiny new Hewlett Packard. I
will NEVER BUY ESPON again!!!!
P.S. Espon reps if you're out there -
As CAD Manager for an Engineering department, I'm responsible for
speccing out engineering computer tools. Guess who's not on my short
list...
For Sale:
Action Laser II
Extra memory upgrade
Hardly used, less than 2,000 copies
Environmently friendly, uses organic parts
needs new drum unit
Make offer
Ben Crane
CAD Manager, A-dec, Newberg Oregon
Subject: Re: More Titles ?? (was Drafting Software Survey)
From: Desi Moreno
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 07:44:45 -0800
Don Jacobsen wrote:
>
> Whew, I'm glad I'm a designer, I don't have to worry about what to be
> called or what to call others. Besides, I've been called some pretty
> bad things before (g). I don't care what the title is, just as long as
> I get paid! I'd be happy being called dumb-shit if it paid more than
> $40K, I've been called that for much less.
here's my two cents. . .
As you can see from the signature my title is "technician"
SOMETIMES(not
all the time) I get offended if I'm called a drafter or draftsmen. In
my opinion, you're called what you do. I don't mind being called a CAD
operator. And that's funny because A drafter most likely has more
experience the a CAD operator.
I have over 13 years experience drafting, and 6 years CAD.
I'll do manual drafting once in a while ( 1 or 2 days a month). Most of
my time is spent supporting our 12 AutoCAD seats, 2 or 3 days a week of
CAD work, and some Administrative duities.
I get paid more the $40k, and I would not like to be called a dumb-shit.
Money isn't every thing. I like what I do, and I like helping others.
--
Mr. Desi Moreno desim@mid.org
Modesto Irrigation District
Electrical Engineering Technician
http://www.invsn.com/desmos/autolisp.htm
Subject: Re: Inspecting for cracks
From: Steven Foister
Date: 19 Nov 1996 18:41:08 GMT
There are many methods you could use. The choice depends upon the exact
geometry you wish to inspect, what surface area, the speed required, the
accuracy required, safety considerations, and how much money you have
got. For example, positron anihilation spectroscopy is wonderful - if
you can get the kit and don't mind lots of positrons flying around.
Tapping, sounding, whatever you want to call it is cheap, easy, and
tests the whole of a specimen at once. Tools are available if you dont
trust your ears, or need to validate your results (this technique is
widely used on airframes and aero engines).
But is not suitable for all components. The most common method must be
fluorescant penetrant inspection.
Are plenty of inspection sites on the web, and you might also look at
news:sci.techniques.testing.nondestructive
Hope this is of help,
Steve Foister
