Epson has announced a range of printers that do not require cartridge replacement. Check out the Wired story for a good tech report. The Australian report – Epson kills printer ink cartridge with new containers – cuts to the chase for retailers selling cartridges.
This will not hurt cartridge retailers overnight but it will impact on ink sales as Epson will not be alone in offering printers that do not require cartridge replacement.
You will still need to purchase new bottles of ink to refill the printer. And where will you go to purchase those? The same place that you currently go to buy your cartridges.
Jonathan if you look at the specs, the plan appears to be it not needing a refill.