So my printer is low on ink..and i want to try the new ink refill cartridge thing at my local office max...i was just wondering...is it better to do the refill thing...or just buy a whole new cartridge?
2006-11-27 07:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by luvablegigglez1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Obviously it's better to buy a new cartridge, since that will be guaranteed to work right. However, I usually refill my cartridges 2-3 times before I throw them out and buy new ones. Any more than that and the really don't work right.
Refilling will sometimes make your printer 'blot' ink more, and as the copper contacts on the cartridge wear out, it may not print as intended. Buying a new cartridge gives you new contacts and a new print head, so you won't have those problems. However, it's a lot cheaper to refill.
2006-11-27 08:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by Che jrw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tried a number of home refill kits, and none of them worked. Bite the bullet and find your cartridge on the internet - go for the lowest price you can find.
2006-11-27 08:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refill $aves money, but quality is sometimes lower, try a refill fopr yur self and see!! I did and its not that bad!!
2006-11-27 08:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by RealG187 [a/k/a MPG] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well depends on the cost of getting a replacement, since u can by compitable cartridges for half the print of a branded 1, they do the exact same quality of print.
2006-11-27 08:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Better to buy new, or refurbed, some of the inks are low quality, and will clog you up
2006-11-27 08:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by watchher01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To refill is cheaper but can be messy if not done properly
2006-11-27 08:03:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋