I have a Lexmark printer and hp ink.The cartridge does not fit and is #56.
2007-01-09 15:38:18 · 9 answers · asked by Celes <3 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
No, The look for the brand that fits your style printer.
2007-01-09 15:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by abbyrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good possibility. Some boot leg ink providers cannot accommodate for the wide range of printer cartridges cost effectively. So instead of having 25 types of ink, they use 10 that are "close enough". Each printer has a specific way of getting ink on the paper. Some manufacturers may have designed their printer around a specific chemical mixture of ink. This becomes a problem when you use a different mixture because it might have a higher or lower flash point (evaporation). Ink jets work by sending a specific voltage to the cartridge which in turn heats a tiny droplet at the print head and causes it to "steam" off onto the paper. If the flash point for the boot leg ink is different, it might not fully evaporate the ink droplet, or it might evaporate too soon as the cartridge is building to the manufacturers specified flash point. Most models will work fine with 3rd party ink. Though some picture quality and/or printer life may be affected (on a small level), it's usually better than buying premium priced manufacturers ink. You can buy a good quality printer now days for less than the cost of a Brand name Ink refill. So if using boot leg ink ruins your printer in 2 years instead of 3, go buy another one and feel good about it. Just think of all the money you saved on ink.
2016-05-23 01:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Carmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preferably same. The incompatibility may damage your printers. Also some printer manufacturers insist on the same make's cartridge otherwise the warranty is not valid.See the printers documentations for details.
2007-01-09 15:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Subhasis G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are compatables - I've never purchased my printer cartridges by name - always generic.... be picky and make sure that the ink is certified for that printer. They usually will tell you. I get them off e-bay pretty cheap. Even use cleaning cartridges between just to get rid of residue.
2007-01-09 15:44:26 · answer #4 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends, some cartridges can be use for another printer, but for best result make sure you only use cartridge recommended for your printr. I've try to use cheaper cartridges and trust me its will cost you more
2007-01-09 15:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by maxiangelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should have the same number and type printer cartridges.what does your printer cartridge replacement tell you in the manual?use the one's it tells you to use.
2007-01-09 15:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt have to be the same model as long the the numbers match.
2007-01-09 15:43:51 · answer #7 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't have to be the same brand, but the same model number
2007-01-09 15:42:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is the same # or style it's good.
2007-01-09 15:48:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋