Yianni wrote:

Lexmark announced its extension of its Prebate-style program to inkjet
supplies. On Tuesday, September 12, 2006, Lexmark released the new Z845
single-function inkjet printer.

The Z845 supplies are offered at a $4 upfront discount, but subject to
the following restrictions: �Lexmark Return Program: The #28 black
cartridge reflects a $4 up-front discount compared to alternative
cartridges in exchange for agreeing to return the used cartridges only
to Lexmark for remanufacturing or recycling.�

Apparently Lexmark has also incorporated another lovely feature of the
laser Prebate program: the killer chip. According to a source from the
media, the printer has a chip that detects a refilled cartridge and
turns off the printer.


Lexmark's polite way of saying to Lexmark printer owners: "You will hand
over that $50 to Lexmark or you will not be using your printer tonight".
It's all about money. They want you to give that $50 to them instead of
keeping $49 of it in your own pocket after spending $1 on good
compatible ink. I have used compatible inks for my previous Lexmark Z55
and they were perfect, and for a pittance! Yes, it's all about money.
Yours.

-Taliesyn