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andygrif · 28-02-2006, 23:54

Personally I wouldn't touch 3rd party inks, but then I do print a lot of photos.

If your printer has print heads that are not attached to the cartridge (sometimes called RPH, remote print heads) then don't use anything other than manufacturer inks, or it might get expensive (and I have seen it happen, as these inks don't contain the necessary chemicals that the printer uses to clean the heads automatically, so they clog).

If your print heads are on the cartridge, then you're at much less risk from this, as you effectively replace the heads each time you replace the cartridge.

So if you're printing plain text then 3rd party inks are probably going to be OK. If you're wanting to do photos, unless you spend more on pro-inks, I'd steer clear.

If you're after decent prices on genuine inks, try 7dayshop or MX2.com

EDIT: IIRC your printer uses individual inks correct? I think this one has RPHs, but might be worth double checking.

28-02-2006, 23:54	#5
andygrif Inactive Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,820	Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges. Personally I wouldn't touch 3rd party inks, but then I do print a lot of photos. If your printer has print heads that are not attached to the cartridge (sometimes called RPH, remote print heads) then don't use anything other than manufacturer inks, or it might get expensive (and I have seen it happen, as these inks don't contain the necessary chemicals that the printer uses to clean the heads automatically, so they clog). If your print heads are on the cartridge, then you're at much less risk from this, as you effectively replace the heads each time you replace the cartridge. So if you're printing plain text then 3rd party inks are probably going to be OK. If you're wanting to do photos, unless you spend more on pro-inks, I'd steer clear. If you're after decent prices on genuine inks, try 7dayshop or MX2.com EDIT: IIRC your printer uses individual inks correct? I think this one has RPHs, but might be worth double checking.