-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Inkjet cartridges
- From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:45:57 -0500
Wal-Mart sells printers with both Black and Color cartridges in the box at a
price VERY close to or less than the cost of replacement cartridges. When I
need to buy ink again, I think I'll just buy a new printer instead.
Don
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From: "~OoO~" <sirtroth@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 8:13 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Inkjet cartridges
>I didn't want to dwell too much into it, but seeing that my request for
> cheap ink has brought out interest, I might as well.
> :o)
>
> Plainly put... cheap inks are bad for your printer. I had a co-worker
> ask me where he can get cheap ink for. I explained to him that a lot of
> these non-company manufactured inks (refills, refurbs, etc) are bad for
> your printer, and can actually reduce the life of your printer. He
> didn't seem too interested. He was more interested in saving money than
> saving his printer. That's why I needed the link.
>
> But... you would never see me using anything less than the brand ink for
> my printer. I have a Canon and an HP. I only buy Canon-branded and
> HP-branded inks. Sure, we all want to save money. But, I try to do it by
> purchasing either bulk quantities or buying larger ink tanks (more ml
> per cartridge).
>
> Will using cheap ink break your printer? No. Could it? Yes. It's like
> smoking... might catch up with you, might not. Ok... maybe not the best
> comparison, but you know what I mean.
> ;o)
>
> Need proof of all this? There's been much research into this. Do some
> lookin' on Google and you'll find some good stuff.
>
> I discourage people from using these after-market inks. But, I fully
> understand that some people just need to keep costs down. Fully
> understandable. But, at the very least, be equipped with the knowledge
> of what you're buying. If you know its bad to smoke, and you still
> choose to smoke, we're all adults, that's your choice!
>
> {{ yes... I'm a smoker! }}
> ;o)
>
> ---Troth
>
>
>
>
> Tori said the following on 12/26/2005 5:53 PM:
>
>>I wasn't the one who posted, but we have tried using 'generic ink' refills
>>for our Epson printer and have had tons of trouble with it. Epson claims
>>you MUST use their ink because it contains an ingredient to keep the heads
>>from clogging. It certainly behaved that way with cheaper ink. HOWEVER,
>>we tried a new ink company and for the first time, the printer is working
>>well. It prints in the correct colors, each time, no streaking, no
>>weirdness. We have ordered from them twice now and they are fast
>>delivering as well. We are using the 'compatible' ink and it works
>>perfectly and is as cheap as anyone else (or cheaper).
>>
>>The company is: https://www.databazaar.com/
>>
>>We've been extremely pleased with this company.
>>
>>Tori
>>
>>
>>
>>At 12:49 PM 12/26/2005, you wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Someone had recommended an online shop for cheap ink cartridges a few
>>>days ago. Don't remember if it was this list or another list I'm on. If
>>>its this list, please re-post the URL.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>---Troth
>>>
>>>
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