dell printers-really need dell ink?

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"A & L" <tpsdoc@hotmail.com> wrote:
>I'm trying to get a cheap system and the 2400 comes with an equally cheap
>printer. Of course it says to only use with Dell ink, but is this really
>true? Thanks for any info

Apparently they are made by Canon, but with deliberate differences in
cartridge geometry to ensure you have to use Dell carts. They are
taking the 'free razors' paradigm to it's logical conclusion...

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"Tom Scales" <tomtoo@softhome.net> wrote in message
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> <William P. N. Smith> wrote in message
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>> "A & L" <tpsdoc@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>I'm trying to get a cheap system and the 2400 comes with an equally cheap
>>>printer. Of course it says to only use with Dell ink, but is this really
>>>true? Thanks for any info
>>
>> Apparently they are made by Canon, but with deliberate differences in
>> cartridge geometry to ensure you have to use Dell carts. They are
>> taking the 'free razors' paradigm to it's logical conclusion...
>>
>
> Canon? The inkjets are made by Lexmark as far as I know
>

Yes they are Lexmark and there is a tab on the holder that can be cut/broken
off so you can then use lexmark cartridges.


Crunch.............