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Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print
cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. |
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"Frank" wrote in message ... Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. Depending on the model printer that you have, it may not recognize refilled cartridges, and will give you an almost constant no ink/low ink warning. I tried a couple of different companies for ink for my old HP AIO and wasn't real happy with the life of the black or the color cartridges. I didn't track it by "pages per", but from install time to replacement time seemed a lot shorter than with new HP cartridges. I don't do a lot of printing, but I was disappointed in the life of their cartridges considering the cost I paid versus the cost of a new HP one. That AIO finally broke down, and I bought another HP (I like their quality, both mechanically and print-wise) and plan on using only new HP cartridges in it, even if they are a bit pricey. That said, I did a comparison between numerous companies and printer models, comparing the stated pages per cartridge against user reviews. Kodak and Canon seemed to have the worst ratings of not living up to the stated cartridge life, and Lexmark and HP were at least more honest (it seemed) of lasting as stated or exceeding it. Their cartridges on average cost more per cartridge, but not that much more (if any) per page. Kodak and HP seemed to give a better picture using less ink than the others. Of course, this was averaged over a number of different printers- YMMV :-) -- SC Tom |
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On 3/2/2011 12:14 PM, Frank wrote:
Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. I don't know about where you live, but by me there are a couple of mom and pop shops who refills printer cartridges. There might be one or two near you too. -- Bill Gateway M465e ('06 era) Centrino Core Duo 1.83G - 2GB - Windows XP SP3 |
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On 3/2/2011 12:42 PM, SC Tom wrote:
"Frank" wrote in message ... Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. Depending on the model printer that you have, it may not recognize refilled cartridges, and will give you an almost constant no ink/low ink warning. I tried a couple of different companies for ink for my old HP AIO and wasn't real happy with the life of the black or the color cartridges. I didn't track it by "pages per", but from install time to replacement time seemed a lot shorter than with new HP cartridges. I don't do a lot of printing, but I was disappointed in the life of their cartridges considering the cost I paid versus the cost of a new HP one. That AIO finally broke down, and I bought another HP (I like their quality, both mechanically and print-wise) and plan on using only new HP cartridges in it, even if they are a bit pricey. That said, I did a comparison between numerous companies and printer models, comparing the stated pages per cartridge against user reviews. Kodak and Canon seemed to have the worst ratings of not living up to the stated cartridge life, and Lexmark and HP were at least more honest (it seemed) of lasting as stated or exceeding it. Their cartridges on average cost more per cartridge, but not that much more (if any) per page. Kodak and HP seemed to give a better picture using less ink than the others. Of course, this was averaged over a number of different printers- YMMV :-) Did those print cartridges have the print head as part of the cartridge, Tom? As those disposable print heads don't seem to last too long. -- Bill Gateway M465e ('06 era) Centrino Core Duo 1.83G - 2GB - Windows XP SP3 |
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On 3/2/2011 1:42 PM, SC Tom wrote:
"Frank" wrote in message ... Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. Depending on the model printer that you have, it may not recognize refilled cartridges, and will give you an almost constant no ink/low ink warning. I tried a couple of different companies for ink for my old HP AIO and wasn't real happy with the life of the black or the color cartridges. I didn't track it by "pages per", but from install time to replacement time seemed a lot shorter than with new HP cartridges. I don't do a lot of printing, but I was disappointed in the life of their cartridges considering the cost I paid versus the cost of a new HP one. That AIO finally broke down, and I bought another HP (I like their quality, both mechanically and print-wise) and plan on using only new HP cartridges in it, even if they are a bit pricey. That said, I did a comparison between numerous companies and printer models, comparing the stated pages per cartridge against user reviews. Kodak and Canon seemed to have the worst ratings of not living up to the stated cartridge life, and Lexmark and HP were at least more honest (it seemed) of lasting as stated or exceeding it. Their cartridges on average cost more per cartridge, but not that much more (if any) per page. Kodak and HP seemed to give a better picture using less ink than the others. Of course, this was averaged over a number of different printers- YMMV :-) My old HP printer had done well with recycled cartridges from Kmart and Walmart but now they only have new cartridges. HP over the years has made their cartridges practically impossible to re-ink and their newer printers, as you say, and my wife has, reject all but their own. It's like a guy who worked in color film R&D years ago at Kodak told me that the company sells its cameras practically at cost and make all their money off the color film. Yesterday, I got a spam email on print cartridges and they said they were selling a 2 pack of HP15 for about 1/3 list. I don't trust this kind of email and thought I would ask experienced buyers here. I don't need high quality print on this printer. |
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On 3/2/2011 1:42 PM, SC Tom wrote:
"Frank" wrote in message ... Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. Depending on the model printer that you have, it may not recognize refilled cartridges, and will give you an almost constant no ink/low ink warning. I tried a couple of different companies for ink for my old HP AIO and wasn't real happy with the life of the black or the color cartridges. I didn't track it by "pages per", but from install time to replacement time seemed a lot shorter than with new HP cartridges. I don't do a lot of printing, but I was disappointed in the life of their cartridges considering the cost I paid versus the cost of a new HP one. That AIO finally broke down, and I bought another HP (I like their quality, both mechanically and print-wise) and plan on using only new HP cartridges in it, even if they are a bit pricey. That said, I did a comparison between numerous companies and printer models, comparing the stated pages per cartridge against user reviews. Kodak and Canon seemed to have the worst ratings of not living up to the stated cartridge life, and Lexmark and HP were at least more honest (it seemed) of lasting as stated or exceeding it. Their cartridges on average cost more per cartridge, but not that much more (if any) per page. Kodak and HP seemed to give a better picture using less ink than the others. Of course, this was averaged over a number of different printers- YMMV :-) My old HP printer had done well with recycled cartridges from Kmart and Walmart but now they only have new cartridges. HP over the years has made their cartridges practically impossible to re-ink and their newer printers, as you say, and my wife has, reject all but their own. It's like a guy who worked in color film R&D years ago at Kodak told me that the company sells its cameras practically at cost and make all their money off the color film. Yesterday, I got a spam email on print cartridges and they said they were selling a 2 pack of HP15 for about 1/3 list. I don't trust this kind of email and thought I would ask experienced buyers here. I don't need high quality print on this printer. |
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On 3/2/2011 4:00 PM, Lee wrote:
This is who I use and they have been great so far. I have a cannon pixma normal cost of cartridge at retail 12+ change and from here I get all 6 for around 30 if I remember correctly. quality looks great for what I do with it and I have done pics and they looked good also. Hope this works out for you and they are pretty fast at deliver and also post like 10% off. Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Frank |
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"BillW50" wrote in message ... On 3/2/2011 12:42 PM, SC Tom wrote: "Frank" wrote in message ... Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. Depending on the model printer that you have, it may not recognize refilled cartridges, and will give you an almost constant no ink/low ink warning. I tried a couple of different companies for ink for my old HP AIO and wasn't real happy with the life of the black or the color cartridges. I didn't track it by "pages per", but from install time to replacement time seemed a lot shorter than with new HP cartridges. I don't do a lot of printing, but I was disappointed in the life of their cartridges considering the cost I paid versus the cost of a new HP one. That AIO finally broke down, and I bought another HP (I like their quality, both mechanically and print-wise) and plan on using only new HP cartridges in it, even if they are a bit pricey. That said, I did a comparison between numerous companies and printer models, comparing the stated pages per cartridge against user reviews. Kodak and Canon seemed to have the worst ratings of not living up to the stated cartridge life, and Lexmark and HP were at least more honest (it seemed) of lasting as stated or exceeding it. Their cartridges on average cost more per cartridge, but not that much more (if any) per page. Kodak and HP seemed to give a better picture using less ink than the others. Of course, this was averaged over a number of different printers- YMMV :-) Did those print cartridges have the print head as part of the cartridge, Tom? As those disposable print heads don't seem to last too long. -- Bill Gateway M465e ('06 era) Centrino Core Duo 1.83G - 2GB - Windows XP SP3 I don't believe so. These were all low to mid-range printers. Since I have the need for a lot of documents and pictures that need printing, I tend to shy away from the higher end ones. The one I settled on is an HP DeskJet 3050 since it was wireless and compatible with my Win7 and XP systems. It was ~$65 at Wallyworld, and the cartridges are $58 for both 61XL's. Probably cheaper in the long run to throw it away and buy a new one when the ink runs out :-) -- SC Tom |
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On 3/2/2011 10:53 PM, SC Tom wrote:
"BillW50" wrote in message ... On 3/2/2011 12:42 PM, SC Tom wrote: "Frank" wrote in message ... Anyone have experience with reliable on-line source of low cost print cartridges? Cartridges for my old HP printer cost more than the printer today and recycled cartridges are not to be found in local stores. Depending on the model printer that you have, it may not recognize refilled cartridges, and will give you an almost constant no ink/low ink warning. I tried a couple of different companies for ink for my old HP AIO and wasn't real happy with the life of the black or the color cartridges. I didn't track it by "pages per", but from install time to replacement time seemed a lot shorter than with new HP cartridges. I don't do a lot of printing, but I was disappointed in the life of their cartridges considering the cost I paid versus the cost of a new HP one. That AIO finally broke down, and I bought another HP (I like their quality, both mechanically and print-wise) and plan on using only new HP cartridges in it, even if they are a bit pricey. That said, I did a comparison between numerous companies and printer models, comparing the stated pages per cartridge against user reviews. Kodak and Canon seemed to have the worst ratings of not living up to the stated cartridge life, and Lexmark and HP were at least more honest (it seemed) of lasting as stated or exceeding it. Their cartridges on average cost more per cartridge, but not that much more (if any) per page. Kodak and HP seemed to give a better picture using less ink than the others. Of course, this was averaged over a number of different printers- YMMV :-) Did those print cartridges have the print head as part of the cartridge, Tom? As those disposable print heads don't seem to last too long. -- Bill Gateway M465e ('06 era) Centrino Core Duo 1.83G - 2GB - Windows XP SP3 I don't believe so. These were all low to mid-range printers. Since I have the need for a lot of documents and pictures that need printing, I tend to shy away from the higher end ones. The one I settled on is an HP DeskJet 3050 since it was wireless and compatible with my Win7 and XP systems. It was ~$65 at Wallyworld, and the cartridges are $58 for both 61XL's. Probably cheaper in the long run to throw it away and buy a new one when the ink runs out :-) I tried to find it but believe new printers come with lower capacity print cartridges and according to this article: http://www.streetdirectory.com/trave..._capacity.html Newer printers use cartridges with less capacity. I have personally seen an ink recipe for print cartridges and the ink ingredients were not expensive. The printer manufacturers are screwing us. |
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