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Modify Lexmark ink cartridges to fit Dell 720
You know the little Dell 720 printer - looks remarkably like a Lexmark Z601.
Anybody know if it is possible to modify Lexmark cartridges to fit the Dell? The Lexmark cartridges are astronomical in price, but the Dell prices are even bigger. (Would that be cosmological?) Thanks Geoff |
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GB wrote:
You know the little Dell 720 printer - looks remarkably like a Lexmark Z601. Anybody know if it is possible to modify Lexmark cartridges to fit the Dell? Nope. Dell customise the printhead to take their cartridges only. Nothing you can do about that. And it probably *IS* a Z601 - after all Dell printers are rebadged (or should that be rebodged?) Lexmarks. The Lexmark cartridges are astronomical in price, but the Dell prices are even bigger. (Would that be cosmological?) Nope - they're synonyms. ;o) -- My great-grandfather was born and raised in Elgin - did he eventually lose his marbles? |
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Yes, I would consider refilling as already suggested. But don't be afraid to
just junk it and get a mainstream printer. What do you use it for? You can pick up a deal on all brands on Ebay and get rebuilt cartridges cheap if you don't want to refill. "Hipster" wrote in message ws.com... "GB" wrote in : You know the little Dell 720 printer - looks remarkably like a Lexmark Z601. Anybody know if it is possible to modify Lexmark cartridges to fit the Dell? The Lexmark cartridges are astronomical in price, but the Dell prices are even bigger. (Would that be cosmological?) Astronomical? Cosmological? How would you like to pay infinitismal -- as in very little? Any reason you haven't considered simply refilling the Dell cartridges yourself? I'm not familiar with your particular cartridge, but usually for the Lexmark type you unsnap the cover on the color and for the black, drill a small hole on top. Inject ink, replace the color cover and do nothing with the black. I think you can get 12-refill bottles of color or black for around $20 US (try atlanticinkjet.com). Instructions come with kits. The money saved is.... well, astronomical! |
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On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 00:27:16 UTC, "GB" wrote:
You know the little Dell 720 printer - looks remarkably like a Lexmark Z601. Anybody know if it is possible to modify Lexmark cartridges to fit the Dell? The Lexmark cartridges are astronomical in price, but the Dell prices are even bigger. (Would that be cosmological?) I've done this in order to get Lexmark cartridges to fit a Xerox C20. The trick was NOT to modify the cartridges, but to remove a snap-out piece of plastic from the cartridge holder. Said piece of plastic had grooves and ridges that mated with matching ones on the Xerox cartridge - Lexmark cartridge was identical except for these being in a different place. So, have a look... -- Bob Eager begin a new life...dump Windows! |
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"Bob Eager" wrote in message ... On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 00:27:16 UTC, "GB" wrote: You know the little Dell 720 printer - looks remarkably like a Lexmark Z601. Anybody know if it is possible to modify Lexmark cartridges to fit the Dell? The Lexmark cartridges are astronomical in price, but the Dell prices are even bigger. (Would that be cosmological?) I've done this in order to get Lexmark cartridges to fit a Xerox C20. The trick was NOT to modify the cartridges, but to remove a snap-out piece of plastic from the cartridge holder. Said piece of plastic had grooves and ridges that mated with matching ones on the Xerox cartridge - Lexmark cartridge was identical except for these being in a different place. So, have a look... -- Bob Eager Thanks Bob. I assumed it would probably be a matter of spending a few minutes with a craft knife carving off some bits of superfluous plastic to make the cartridges fit the holder. *** It would be interesting to hear from anyone who has actually done this for a Dell 720 or A920. *** Geoff |
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On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 09:27:15 UTC, "GB" wrote:
"Bob Eager" wrote in message ... I've done this in order to get Lexmark cartridges to fit a Xerox C20. The trick was NOT to modify the cartridges, but to remove a snap-out piece of plastic from the cartridge holder. Said piece of plastic had grooves and ridges that mated with matching ones on the Xerox cartridge - Lexmark cartridge was identical except for these being in a different place. Thanks Bob. I assumed it would probably be a matter of spending a few minutes with a craft knife carving off some bits of superfluous plastic to make the cartridges fit the holder. The thing to remember is that they want minimal manufacturing differences, so there is often an easy modification to the printer... -- Bob Eager begin a new life...dump Windows! |
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