Ink refills

13 years 3 weeks ago #41515 by PasterJohn
Are ink refills good or not? Ink cartridges are pricey and I saw a store that does refills for a cheaper pricey, but are they any good?


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13 years 3 weeks ago #41518 by Sfood78
I've heard good and bad...

Generally, I believe you'll get the best results with manufacturer branded ink. You are more likely to have lesser quaility ink with "unknown" brands, etc.

That being said, I've seem some great quality prints done with generic ink as well. So, if the money difference is enough to take a little risk with quaility, I would say give it a shot. But if quality is the biggest concern, stick with the "good" stuff.


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13 years 3 weeks ago #41526 by chasrich
Refreshing ink cartridges are good for a few refills. The cartridge print head however does eventually wear out and becomes plugged or smudged or otherwise less than crisp/new heads. If you are refilling your own (gloves are your friend here) you might mark them each time and discard after it shows signs of wear. If you are turning the old ones in for a different cartridge then there is little you can do to control quality.

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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13 years 3 weeks ago #42020 by Mavagoose457
:rofl: As I was about to reply, I saw an ad for inkjet refills. lol


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13 years 3 weeks ago #42039 by chasrich
Me too... I think that might be more of a targeting plan than a coincidence. Using the subject as a guide line.

“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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