my printer isrunning low on ink(lexmark z750) and a cartridge is £28, has anyone used ink that you inject yourself. poundland has it and then it would only cost £3. wonder what the quality is like?
2006-12-04 23:50:37 · 7 answers · asked by Nice but Dim 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
I wouldn't recommend filling 'em up yourself, for a few quid go to this site and seeif there is a shop in your town.
http://www.cartridgeworld.co.uk/
2006-12-05 00:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by Taffy Comp Geek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Canon which I tried with refill ink and it managed to clog and ruin the print head. Despite my best attempts to clean it out I had to bin it, on the other hand my friends dad has a Canon and he only ever uses refill ink.
So I can only assume that the ink quality must vary considerably.
In future I will stick with genuine products - just shop around for the best deal...Good luck
2006-12-05 08:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by treving 42 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be carfull when using those refill type kits, the ink can be crap and end up damaging your printer. there are places that will professionally refill with a warrenty for half the price of a new cartridge. but be aware if your printer is still under warrenty you will not have a leg to stand on if i breaks down or cloggs up by using cheaper ink.
2006-12-05 08:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by pauley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used the kind that you inject yourself and it wound up being a headache. You have to be really careful not to spill it and if you don't get the lid of the cartridge back on right you can seriously damage your printer. I just spend the extra money now it's worth it.
2006-12-05 07:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the quality is not very high. especially the colors will not be the same. the ink also did not dry so fast. Next time when you buy a printer, please ask about the supply cost, I suggest to buy an laserjet printer that works with tonner and is very economic. Canon and HP are the best.
2006-12-05 08:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Roxana N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not had any experience with these but i have a HP all in one and the cartridges are very expensive but i do get originals half the price on ebay! give the inkjet thing a try you got nowt to lose i say but i prefer originals as they last longer.
2006-12-05 07:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by Louise J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i Have tried to refill my cartridges and appart from making a mess everywhere the quality was pretty rubbish. now i just buy comptables unless i have pictures to print out then i will use genuine cartridges for better quality
2006-12-05 07:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by rochford6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋