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Toxin
06-09-2005, 11:23 AM
I've got a Canon iP3000. :cool:
My inks running out. :eek:
So........ are ink refill products any good? Picture (ie. photos and colour picture) quality wise, will I see any difference? What refill package do you use? Where can I buy them? :confused:
Help appreciated. :)
Angellus
06-09-2005, 11:27 AM
I used them once in the past but only had problems with it. It was on an HP though. Maybe the canon printers are less tempremental.
I would personally not try refills again.
Toxin
06-09-2005, 11:31 AM
Did your HP have one cartridge with all three colours in? Cause this canon has the colours in separate cartridges. So I don't think it would be a hassle of mixing the wrong colours. I just don't want to lose picture quality.
*Edit* Hey I started this topic on my 300th post and I didn't even know. :)
Angellus
06-09-2005, 11:35 AM
Yes it was the one cartridge with CMY but the problem was with the printhead. Everytime I tried to refill it would bugger it up. I would suggest you try it once, if it works then great. I dont remember where but I read somewhere refilling the cartridges might become illegal. Think it was on Xbit Labs or on Anandtech.
Toxin
06-09-2005, 11:42 AM
Illegal Smeagal. :) They won't catch me alive. [insert 3V1L laugh here] :D
Cool thing is that my cartridges don't have printheads. They slot into the printhead. So I'm good. :cool:
I have a Canon iP4000 printer and are using refilled carts that are only R30 each! No quality loss!!!! Available at Frontier Electronics in Midrand or from the H&F Supplies (mail Andre: andre@hfsupplies.co.za)
Toxin
06-09-2005, 11:47 AM
And Hxx comes through for the win!!!!!! :)
Thanx man!
You got an address for Frontier Electronics? Can I mail this Andre guy for H&F Supplies' address?
Myrrdin
06-09-2005, 11:57 AM
Some interesting info.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/07/04/printer_ink_seven_times_more/
But as far as I know you have to match the viscosity of the ink to your printer. Other than that alls well. You can even drill a hole into termed "non-refillable cartridges" Just get a schematic of the net to ensure you dont drill through some electronics.
I have been using "generic cartridges" in a epson since new and have never had any problems. The important thing to remember is that is you run out of ink and you run the printer dry it can "burn" out the head as it uses the ink for cooling.If you are looking for a good generic supplier, PM me.
PS generic and refilled are not the same, these cartridges are factory manufactered new.
nrg_wp
06-09-2005, 12:14 PM
i got 2 printers. an Epson 640, been using generics for 4 years. still great.
I also got an ip4000, i only use originals. THe canon is an awesome printer, generic inks arent always good quality.
So in a nutshell, if you into photo printing, stick to original, if you just doing basic black printing, and your printer is out of warrantee, and does not have print heads on the cartridges, then generics are fine...
Angellus
06-09-2005, 12:15 PM
Guess I am pretty lucky my father goes to Dubai once a month. He gets the cartridges there for very very cheap. Before that I also used to go for the generic stuff. Paying way more just because it says HP or Canon is just crazy.
Toxin here is Frontier Electronics website: http://www.frontier-electronics.co.za/ and yes you can mail Andre - I can assure you that I don't see any difference in quality - not even photo printhing....!!! :)
Guess I am pretty lucky my father goes to Dubai once a month. He gets the cartridges there for very very cheap. Before that I also used to go for the generic stuff. Paying way more just because it says HP or Canon is just crazy.
Dubai dubious - the guy i get my cartridges from imported a batch of genuine HP , turned out to be reman's in original boxes !
Angellus
08-09-2005, 05:17 PM
Dubai dubious - the guy i get my cartridges from imported a batch of genuine HP , turned out to be reman's in original boxes !
Well my father buys from reputable stores and I have not had a single problem. Maybe the guy imported from a dodgy store/dealer?
Guess I am pretty lucky my father goes to Dubai once a month. He gets the cartridges there for very very cheap. Before that I also used to go for the generic stuff. Paying way more just because it says HP or Canon is just crazy.
Factor in the cost of airflight makes it quite pricey ! :D
Angellus
08-09-2005, 05:22 PM
Factor in the cost of airflight makes it quite pricey ! :D
ROFL Yeah! :D Well he goes there for work once a month so he does not directly pay for the flight. Certain things are much cheaper there but Apple hardware for example is about the same.
[EDIT] R6000-R8000 for a printer cartridge, dang.
st3ve
08-09-2005, 09:41 PM
I used to refill, but since my company pays (and I could just buy original) I prefer to support inky shops, I think when it comes to ink, it's a bit like a Telkom monopoly, why should we be bound to use HP ink just coz we have an HP printer? Do we have to use HP paper in an HP printer? No although I bet massive bugets have been wasted looking into it.
fckm I support small business, inky shop, postnet, laptop battery replacers who work from home, yay yay yay.
BTW I did see that Bush's government will be trying to write up a bill that will declare ink refilling illegal in the US, something about violating 'single use only' I'm sure a quick google would find more info for anyone interested
jjtoymachine
08-09-2005, 10:54 PM
get a generic cart it wont void warranty, a Lexmark printer of mine was destroyed by ink from a cart that wasnt refilled properally
DragonLogos
09-09-2005, 11:30 PM
A Epson printer cannot burn out, because Epson printers do not use heat to push the ink out, they use Sonic power
ir_tazz_killer
10-09-2005, 08:38 AM
I've got a Canon iP3000. :cool:
My inks running out. :eek:
So........ are ink refill products any good? Picture (ie. photos and colour picture) quality wise, will I see any difference? What refill package do you use? Where can I buy them? :confused:
Help appreciated. :)
Toxin i refilled my canon ip 3000 and what a mess
but i get gen cart for R17.50 ex vat each with no diffrence in print quality
A Epson printer cannot burn out, because Epson printers do not use heat to push the ink out, they use Sonic power
What like the Hedge Hog ? :D
DragonLogos
17-09-2005, 04:51 AM
I should say not. Except, that Dinsdale was convinced that he was being watched by a giant hedgehog whom he referred to as 'Spiny Norman'.
Toxin
20-09-2005, 07:49 AM
Just thought I'd let everyone know that I decided to stick with the original cartridges from Canon. I know a friend who buys from Sahara and got them for cheap.
Nick smith
17-10-2005, 10:27 AM
I have had problems getting my ink and toner refilled, but over the past year I have been using cartridge world in the UK and the Middle East and they are fantastic no problems what so ever and half the price of a HP cartridge i would recommend them to everyone
photonman
17-10-2005, 02:38 PM
I personally hate any refill ink garbage!!!!!!!!
its such a mission! , messy, lack of quality!!
rather buy generic cartridges - they seem to work okay
If You use a lot of inkjet ink, invest in a continues ink system available for Epson and cannon. Easy to refill and saves a lot they say. just search for ink on this forum or google. There is two SA suppliers
Nick smith
18-10-2005, 09:26 AM
I understand what you all mean but Cartridge World are worth a try as they are cheap and very good. Also they give 100% money back if any problems.