Inkjet refill kits

I have a Canon i860 that seems to drink ink. I like the job it does, but
the ink costs are digging into my wallet. I've read posts about
refilling the containers, some good and some bad. Does anyone have any
long-term experiences to relate? Does using a refill system cause
problems with the print head down the road? Do you have a system you
recommend? Are they messy?

Merry Christmas
Mike

I know of some that do it.. they complain of blacks that aren't, and dullish
colors.. also some inks don't dry fast enough before the next page runs
off..

Buy an HP.. they are more economical than others and you get a new print
head each time you replace a cartridge.. HP rule in printers (but Canon
scanners kick HP scanner ass)..


"Mike Koewler" wrote in message
...
I have a Canon i860 that seems to drink ink. I like the job it does, but
the ink costs are digging into my wallet. I've read posts about refilling
the containers, some good and some bad. Does anyone have any long-term
experiences to relate? Does using a refill system cause problems with the
print head down the road? Do you have a system you recommend? Are they
messy?

Merry Christmas
Mike

Mike,

Color fidelity isn't important; all my files are professionally printed.
This is more for spec ads, making invitations for my daughter, printing
1500 mailing labels a week. I'm happy with the printer, just not the
cost of replacing ink cartridges. :-(

Mike

Mike Hall wrote:
I know of some that do it.. they complain of blacks that aren't, and dullish
colors.. also some inks don't dry fast enough before the next page runs
off..

Buy an HP.. they are more economical than others and you get a new print
head each time you replace a cartridge.. HP rule in printers (but Canon
scanners kick HP scanner ass)..


"Mike Koewler" wrote in message
...

I have a Canon i860 that seems to drink ink. I like the job it does, but
the ink costs are digging into my wallet. I've read posts about refilling
the containers, some good and some bad. Does anyone have any long-term
experiences to relate? Does using a refill system cause problems with the
print head down the road? Do you have a system you recommend? Are they
messy?

Merry Christmas
Mike

Mike

Have you considered selling off some of your customer base?..

Here is a site for you to visit.. take a look at the accessories link.. it
would appear that refilling ink cartridges is a hobby in its own right..

http://www.printerfillingstation.com/index.htm

Good luck with whatever you decide..

Mike



"Mike Koewler" wrote in message
...
Mike,

Color fidelity isn't important; all my files are professionally printed.
This is more for spec ads, making invitations for my daughter, printing
1500 mailing labels a week. I'm happy with the printer, just not the cost
of replacing ink cartridges. :-(

Mike

Mike Hall wrote:
I know of some that do it.. they complain of blacks that aren't, and
dullish colors.. also some inks don't dry fast enough before the next
page runs off..

Buy an HP.. they are more economical than others and you get a new print
head each time you replace a cartridge.. HP rule in printers (but Canon
scanners kick HP scanner ass)..


"Mike Koewler" wrote in message
...

I have a Canon i860 that seems to drink ink. I like the job it does, but
the ink costs are digging into my wallet. I've read posts about refilling
the containers, some good and some bad. Does anyone have any long-term
experiences to relate? Does using a refill system cause problems with the
print head down the road? Do you have a system you recommend? Are they
messy?

Merry Christmas
Mike

Mike Hall wrote:
I know of some that do it.. they complain of blacks that aren't, and
dullish colors.. also some inks don't dry fast enough before the next
page runs off..

Buy an HP.. they are more economical than others and you get a new
print head each time you replace a cartridge.. HP rule in printers
(but Canon scanners kick HP scanner ass)..


"Buy an HP?!" You might as well tell him to buy a Lexmark!

And Epson scanners kick HP scanners arse... The Perfection 4870 Photo is the
best damned flatbed scanner in existence. I've had mine for six months and
I've never had a day's trouble - and the scans - and the flexibility - is
unsurpassed. Yes, it wasn't cheap (I think I paid £300) but it's worth every
penny!




--
Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
on salads.

Mike,

Ron Cohen sent some good instructions and tips about refilling Canons to me
some time ago. He suggested http://www.alotofthings.com as his favorite
supplier. If you want a copy of his detailed instructions, please post an
address, and I'll send them along.

DavidF

"Mike Koewler" wrote in message
...
I have a Canon i860 that seems to drink ink. I like the job it does, but
the ink costs are digging into my wallet. I've read posts about
refilling the containers, some good and some bad. Does anyone have any
long-term experiences to relate? Does using a refill system cause
problems with the print head down the road? Do you have a system you
recommend? Are they messy?

Merry Christmas
Mike

Sarah,

It's David that dislikes HP printers. I had two of them, a an HP 5LS Mx
with postscript and an HP4 - both could print 11x17 sheets. But once I
could send the printer pdf files instead of camera ready pages, I didn't
need the large printer.

When I was looking for a color printer, the Canons were highly rated
(except for David) and the price was good.

Mike

Miss Perspicacia Tick wrote:

Mike Hall wrote:

I know of some that do it.. they complain of blacks that aren't, and
dullish colors.. also some inks don't dry fast enough before the next
page runs off..

Buy an HP.. they are more economical than others and you get a new
print head each time you replace a cartridge.. HP rule in printers
(but Canon scanners kick HP scanner ass)..



"Buy an HP?!" You might as well tell him to buy a Lexmark!

And Epson scanners kick HP scanners arse... The Perfection 4870 Photo is the
best damned flatbed scanner in existence. I've had mine for six months and
I've never had a day's trouble - and the scans - and the flexibility - is
unsurpassed. Yes, it wasn't cheap (I think I paid £300) but it's worth every
penny!

"Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote in message
...

"Buy an HP?!" You might as well tell him to buy a Lexmark!

And Epson scanners kick HP scanners arse... The Perfection 4870 Photo is
the best damned flatbed scanner in existence. I've had mine for six months
and I've never had a day's trouble - and the scans - and the flexibility -
is unsurpassed. Yes, it wasn't cheap (I think I paid £300) but it's worth
every penny!


I would agree that Lexmark are possibly the worst, but HP rock.. way better
than anything else..

Re. scanners, the Canon 1240U is a smokin general purpose scanner.. best I
have used, but software is an important factor in how well a scanner
performs..



--
Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
on salads.

People get what they deserve..

"Mike Hall" wrote in message
...

"Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote in message
...

"Buy an HP?!" You might as well tell him to buy a Lexmark!

And Epson scanners kick HP scanners arse... The Perfection 4870 Photo is
the best damned flatbed scanner in existence. I've had mine for six
months and I've never had a day's trouble - and the scans - and the
flexibility - is unsurpassed. Yes, it wasn't cheap (I think I paid £300)
but it's worth every penny!


I would agree that Lexmark are possibly the worst, but HP rock.. way
better than anything else..

Re. scanners, the Canon 1240U is a smokin general purpose scanner.. best I
have used, but software is an important factor in how well a scanner
performs..



--
Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
on salads.

People get what they deserve..



Mike,

I am curious and would like to know what are the objections to the Lexmark
line of printers. What are the negatives that would prevent you from buying
a Lexmark?

Thank you in advance for your help and comments,

Lee

Been there- tried that. YUCK!! Messy and the quality really sucked.
Everything turned to shades of grey. And that was in the first printer we
owned - a Canon. Never again will we (1) buy refill kits or (2) buy a Canon.
HPs do rock!

--
JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



"Mike Koewler" wrote in message
...
I have a Canon i860 that seems to drink ink. I like the job it does, but
the ink costs are digging into my wallet. I've read posts about refilling
the containers, some good and some bad. Does anyone have any long-term
experiences to relate? Does using a refill system cause problems with the
print head down the road? Do you have a system you recommend? Are they
messy?

Merry Christmas
Mike