This Epson Stylus C82 Inkjet printer died after only 18 months use. The nozzles seized up and were unable to be cleared by the normal head cleaning procedure. Epson were quick to respond via email, but could only suggest a specialist repair to replace the head.
This is the second time we have been let down by Epson - our Colour Stylus 900 also died after 18 months useage. In both cases the failure occurred after replacing a cartridge (£50 for the C82 set)
Our local Computer Shop says Epson heads are unsuitable to light domestic usage and have a tendency to clog. They suggest Canon or HP. HP has a distinct advantage in that a replacement cartridge includes a new head (still cheaper than Epson), so the problem can't arise. On the other hand, Canon cartridges are cheaper.
If you want the waterproof ink and don't need true colours you need Epson, but make sure you use the printer regularly (all the clours), and take out an extended warantee (Argos has a new for old warantee at a good price)

I purchased a Epson C82 approx 3 months ago. It wasnt long before the originally supplied ink tanks stopped printing even though the tanks were nearly full. I replaced with generic brand ink and a couple of tanks worked for awhile but the others didnt. I ordered more generic from another company with similiar success. Epson tech recommended new tanks...which I did and and still no success. I'm in the process of sending the printer in for an exchange. Epson did admit the ink mechanism is very sensitive to other than Epson ink....but that didnt explain why THEIR ink didnt work too!! I would not purchase another Epson...certainly no 'C' series printer of theirs. By the way, a warranty is not void by using non brand name (as long as it is ISO certified)ink as opposed to the mfg brand as told me by Epson.