-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Inkjet cartridges
- From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:34:30 -0500
The ink cartridges are so expensive because the printers are so cheap....
many sell at wholesale and retail for less than it cost the manufacturer to
build them.
Once you buy your first set of replacement cartridges the printer is paid
for and the rest is pure gravy.
That is why the advice I have read has always said that once your printer
warranty runs out, use whatever ink cartridge or refill kit your needs
require and your budget allows.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "~OoO~" <sirtroth@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 1:35 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Inkjet cartridges
> Actually, I think the cheaper-end Dell printers that they usually
> include as "free" with their systems have inks that cost more than the
> printer were to cost if you bought it outright. I can definitely see
> going out and just buying a new printer when the ink goes. hehe.
>
> They need to make all ink, in general, more affordable. These cartridges
> are pricey (non-generic ones, I mean). HP's especially.
>
> ---Troth
>
>
> Don said the following on 12/27/2005 12:45 AM:
>
>>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
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>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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