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best refill/bulk ink for canon
I've spent several days researching the various bulk/refill options for
Canon printers. From the various posts I've read, compatible cartridges are not the way to go, but refilling is. In the US, what provides the best match to OEM inks, and which provides the best value? Target printer is the i560 or i860. Thank you. I've seen: re-inks.com / atlanticinkjet.com inkjetgoodies.com alotofthings.com weink.com |
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You've most likely seen numerous posts from me praising alotofthings.com, a
seller of Sensient-Formulabs Inks. I'd recommend that you also check out the web site of the manufacturer, www.formulabs.com, and those of the other makes as well. Do a google search on the companies and dig deeper into trade articles about them. They aren't hard to find if you have the time to do a little searching. From my personal experience I know Formulabs inks give excellent results, equal to or better than OEM, but the others also have dedicated followings. Go to each vendors web site and compare prices, including s&h, for equivalent packages from all the vendors. No matter who you order from, I'd recommend just buying bulk ink. Forget about the refill kits which include stoppers, special syringes and other unnecessary gadgets which add to the cost and just make the refilling process more complicated than necessary. I've created a small two page pdf file which is a refill instruction sheet that includes photos of refilled tanks and a second page is a color test chart which is useful both as a color reference and as a cleaning tool. I'll be glad to email you or anyone else who would like a copy. Just send me a private email with your email address. I may not see the request if it's posted in the newsgroup. The other bit of advise I'd give is to not over order. Canon printers enable you to do a tremendous amount of printing with only a few ounces of each color ink. You can do many, many refills from a set of four ounce bottles. Since the i560 and i860 are heavy text printers, you may want to get a larger size bottle of black than the colors. -- Ron Cohen wrote in message ... I've spent several days researching the various bulk/refill options for Canon printers. From the various posts I've read, compatible cartridges are not the way to go, but refilling is. In the US, what provides the best match to OEM inks, and which provides the best value? Target printer is the i560 or i860. Thank you. I've seen: re-inks.com / atlanticinkjet.com inkjetgoodies.com alotofthings.com weink.com --- AVG reports Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.541 / Virus Database: 335 - Release Date: 11/14/2003 |
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What are your thoughts on refilling the OEM cartridges as opposed to
getting empty aftermarket cartridges so there is no mixing of the OEM and aftermarket inks? Is the latter safer? |
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I don't think it makes a lot of difference. I've used both original Canon
tanks and low cost 3rd party ink tanks from Tyler Martin. Both types are now in my refilling rotation. I refill with Formulabs ink and have had no problems with ink mixing from one brand to another. Be sure to reuse the original Canon tanks. However as for 3rd party tanks I think for the small difference in cost it would be better to start with fresh unfilled tanks or tanks that have been filled initially by the vendor with the same ink you will be using for refilling. If you are planning on ordering Formulabs ink from www.alotofthings.com that will be what you get. They fill unused tanks with Formulabs ink. I don't know if any other vendors follow the same procedure but it would be a good idea to check with them prior to placing an order. -- Ron Cohen "Steve Kraus" wrote in message ink.net... What are your thoughts on refilling the OEM cartridges as opposed to getting empty aftermarket cartridges so there is no mixing of the OEM and aftermarket inks? Is the latter safer? --- AVG reports Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.541 / Virus Database: 335 - Release Date: 11/14/2003 |
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Nowhere that I could find on this website are any specifications or
descriptions of the brand of ink they sell. They just refer to compatible ink. Maybe we should all go to a supermarket's meat department and ask the butcher for compatible meat. Afterall, Mad Cow meat is still compatible. Mapanari wrote: "Ron Cohen" s.prodigy.com: You've most likely seen numerous posts from me praising alotofthings.com, a seller of Sensient-Formulabs Inks. I'd recommend http://www.ink-refills-ink.com/ I like these guys. HTH |
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measekite wrote:
Nowhere that I could find on this website are any specifications or descriptions of the brand of ink they sell. They just refer to compatible ink. Maybe we should all go to a supermarket's meat department and ask the butcher for compatible meat. Afterall, Mad Cow meat is still compatible. Do you ask the butcher where the meat they sell comes from? Do you insist on seeing a birth and death certificate for the actual animal that you are considering buying? Or, like most or us - do you just put your trust in the suppliers and try it for yourself? |
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KubuntuTest wrote: measekite wrote: Nowhere that I could find on this website are any specifications or descriptions of the brand of ink they sell. They just refer to compatible ink. Maybe we should all go to a supermarket's meat department and ask the butcher for compatible meat. Afterall, Mad Cow meat is still compatible. Do you ask the butcher where the meat they sell comes from? Do you insist on seeing a birth and death certificate for the actual animal that you are considering buying? Try Whole Foods. They sell certified organic meat from different countries and sources and they do identify the country of origin and the company. Or, like most or us - do you just put your trust in the suppliers and try it for yourself? And the reason for the FDA (and there are crooks their also) is to regulate the industry. The ink industry is not important enough to require regulation except for weights and measures and general false advertising. |
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Mapanari wrote:
"Ron Cohen" .prodigy.com: You've most likely seen numerous posts from me praising alotofthings.com, a seller of Sensient-Formulabs Inks. I'd recommend I have had very good luck with MIS. Good price and I can't see any color differences compared to Canon ink. http://www.inksupply.com |
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Mapanari wrote: measekite digy.com: Try Whole Foods. They sell certified organic meat from different countries and sources and they do identify the country of origin and the company. Yah, but since it's a gay company, run by gays and they try to only hire homosexuals, you're more likely to get aids or hepatitus from eating their meat than mad cow. hey asshole. I said Whole Foods not Hole Foods. Do bring your hunger to the table. |
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measekite wrote:
Mapanari wrote: measekite igy.com: Try Whole Foods. They sell certified organic meat from different countries and sources and they do identify the country of origin and the company. Yah, but since it's a gay company, run by gays and they try to only hire homosexuals, you're more likely to get aids or hepatitus from eating their meat than mad cow. hey asshole. I said Whole Foods not Hole Foods. Do bring your hunger to the table. Now that's a rather "gay" respone. Hit a nerve did he? Frank |
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