Archive for December, 2009

What happens if I refill the Yellow and Cyan printer cartridges with black ink?

I have a Brother 420-CN which stops printing black if any of the color cartridges is empty.
Even though I rarely print color, the Cyan and Yellow cartridges are empty now and as a consequence of the design of the printer I am no longer able to print black anymore. I don’t want to buy [...]

I have a canon ip5000 printer and like to know if I can the ink cheaper with the same quality?

On my last printer (Epson) The ink took days to dry. Any websites to buy the ink or suggestions.I pay about $50.00 for all the 4 ink canon genuine cartidges now. I am not going to do a lot of printing, just some photos and dcouments
I am looking for the same answer. I am [...]

Are there printers that use just one b/w ink cartridge and one color cartridge at the same time?

I want to buy a non-expensive inkjet printer and I keep hearing of printers with 4 cartridges, etc. Where I used to work, the printer only had two cartridges, one b/w and one color. I forgot the name of that printer. Wouldn’t this kind of printer be a better option (less ink [...]

How come replacement inkjet cartridges cost as much as the printer?

New cartridges for my all-in-one cost over £40, so I bought a colour printer for £28. When the ink went on that, I went back to PC World for replacements. Cost – £31.
How come?
The ink is how they make their money. Your best bet is to find [...]

Has anyone found a reliable printer ink cartridge supplier in UK? (non Canon)?

I’ve tried a couple of "non Canon" ink cartridges for my Canon Pixma printer.
Neither lasted more than a couple of days.
Does anybody use a "compatable" brand on a regular basis
I would highly recommend Stinky Ink: http://www.stinkyinkshop.co.uk/
They are quite reputable and I believe they offer a vastly superior quality product than other retailers.

Are the colors in an HP tri color ink cartridge the same as on the sticker on the cartridge?

I’m trying to refill my cartridge and I have to make sure I put the ink in the right spots.
If your cartridge is a 78…definitely no.
If you can’t see which is which, the best way to tell is with a toothpick. Put it in as far as you can, then remove to see [...]

What would cause faded/washed out photo copies using a Kodak AI0 5300 printer? (cartridges are new)?

Kodak 5300 printer is producing photo copies that are faded, not true to original colors. I replaced the ink cartridges two weeks ago, so it has plenty of ink. I also used the cleaning option to try and correct the problem.
Your print head might be bad

How to sell printer inkjet cartridges to foreign countries?

I just got a new job as international sales in a factory which produces recycled and compatible printer ink cartridges,such as HP and Lexmark.
I am new to this field,so i do not know this field much and how to sell it around the world.
Would you please kindly give me some suggestions or recommend me good [...]

what would cause a color ink cartridge not to work..shows as full but will not print out?

I have gone through all the troubleshooting problems with no luck…I have even cleaned off the bottom of the cartridge to remove any gunk and when I did, it showed color on the cloth I used…I am stumped…I realize it may not be as full as shown when I print, but why would it show [...]

How do you put the ink in a canon printer i560x?

I have a canon i560x, i bought it a long time ago but never used it. Now I think it’s time. How do you put the ink in and also the light keeps blinking orange.
what do you mean put an ink, refill your cartridge or replace it? Canon cartridges are non-refillable, you need [...]