pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Dec 18, 2017 1:23:00 GMT
Where do you go to get the least expensive ink for your at-home printer?
I print photos at home (and some digital cards) on my Canon Pixma MG7720 printer and would love to save some $$ at this point in time.
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Post by dasmith2 on Dec 18, 2017 1:39:44 GMT
I have Canon Pixma, can't remember the model. I bought off brand replacement ink cartidges from Amazon for 10 dollars for the whole set- the Canon ink costs around 50 because I use different tanks. For 10 dollars I'll give it a shot!
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Post by dasmith2 on Dec 18, 2017 1:40:43 GMT
I'm still using the ink that came with it, but when I change them I'll let you know how they work.
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Post by gale w on Dec 18, 2017 1:54:22 GMT
I don't have an inkjet printer anymore but when I did I bought ink at www.monoprice.com |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 3:24:45 GMT
I use the amazon non-canon for our pixma. They are great so far. No issues. Next printer is going to be the ecotank - I hate throwing away that much plastic every two minutes.
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Post by samncam on Dec 18, 2017 5:30:53 GMT
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Post by don on Dec 18, 2017 6:19:08 GMT
I am leery of off market inks. I only buy Epson inks for my Epson printer. If you have a newer printer, you should look at your warranty literature.
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Post by streetscrapper on Dec 19, 2017 2:02:05 GMT
I have an Epson wide format printer and when I first got it, I bought Epson only inks. But I quickly realized that it was an expensive option so I gambled and bought knock offs from Amazon. The reviews were awesome so I took a chance and it proved to be a great choice. I wouldn’t be able to tell you the difference if you showed me a print using Epson inks or the knock offs.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 19, 2017 4:21:27 GMT
Check out www.atlex.com they have good prices on both ink and photo paper. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2017 8:43:58 GMT
I have an Epson wide format printer and when I first got it, I bought Epson only inks. But I quickly realized that it was an expensive option so I gambled and bought knock offs from Amazon. The reviews were awesome so I took a chance and it proved to be a great choice. I wouldn’t be able to tell you the difference if you showed me a print using Epson inks or the knock offs. I use generic ink too. I just shop around for best price. I have great results. To be fair I buy my printers at the thrift store too. I don't mind trying different inks. I have three printers. |
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Post by don on Dec 20, 2017 22:24:30 GMT
The Tao that is seen
Is not the true Tao until
You bring fresh toner.
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lemonella
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Post by lemonella on Dec 20, 2017 23:24:07 GMT
I had a wide format Epson printer that I had been successfully using for a few years. I also wanted to save on ink and purchased refillable cartridges and ink from a website some photo enthusiasts had recommended to me (InkJetMall.com). I used these inks/carts for many months and was happy with the result. However, a few months ago, the prints weren't coming out correctly and a couple of channels got clogged. I took it to a repair shop who told me they were unable to unclog it and that I would need a new print head ($400+). The repair guy said the reason it got clogged was that I was using non-Epson inks and that no third party company could replicate the thinness of Epson inks. He recommended only using Epson inks. I've since purchased a new (Epson) printer and am now staying away from third party inks. Just my experience.
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