in the end i went with an epsom cc4 series because
a.it was cheap.
b.it was cheap.
c.it was cheap.
also although i've had problems recently this last epsom actually lasted 6 years which says something for the quality of epsoms.
plus epsom goods are soooooo easy to install.the scanner i bought earlier in the year was testament to that.this latest addition was no exception. it was a doddle to set up.
incog.nice to be able to print some nice piccys again.