Are "compatible" cartridges safe to use?. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers () I have a Canon i560. It's a cheap but very nice little printer. Does a really nice job and I don't want to ruin it. I've been looking for replacement color cartridges...

cartridges. The real question is quality. You'll find there are lots of cartridges that may work, but few that print as good as the originals. If you don't mind refilling your cartridges, you can safe a lot of money and get excellent quality from reputable...

Printers that print on both sides of the paper. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers () Are the Canons the only low cost printers available in the USA that will print on both sides of the paper without the user having to turn the paper over manually?...

inks. I currently run my i860 on cartridges I refill (about $5 to refill all 5 cartridges!) and the iP500 with those Chinese cartridges (imported from Australia). I bought 7 sets. Even with airmail and customs, they're 1/3 to 1/4 the price of Canon cartridges....

expensive ink. Ha! Honestly, today I have 7 sets of prefilled compatible cartridges and enough bulk ink to probably fill another 7. If you're thinking "ink freedom", then ask and there are several people here who will give you tips on which inks (cartridges)...

correct results. Just because the compatibles are cheap it does not follow that the EPSON cartridges are expensive. Compare the cost per print to the cost of a photo and EPSON cartridges are reasonably priced. Compatibles are cheap, but there is a reason...

Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers () Dan G wrote: > I wouldn't use anything from EBay, get your ink from a reputable seller and > don't mix. Otherwise you'll be fine. > Not a very professional response. I use very basic compatible cartridges...

and put in the Epson cartridge, right? >> -- > - Alan Justice I have an Epson Stylus COLOR 880 printer and have used compatible cartridges for the last three years with excellent results. I find the photo paper I use affects the quality of prints...

cartridges are good or not. A recent independent company (although I believe hired by Epson) referred to a UK company which distributes their cartridges in the UK and North America, and they failed miserably, with clogging and/or low yields. I may just...

my 300, but having seen the difference in quality I certainly wouldn't pass the 300 for the sake of £15. Don't forget that, whichever model you choose, compatible cartridges are now down to £2 each (price on local Sunday market) - I've used about a...