I have an Epson Stylus DX4000 and need new ink. Is it ok to buy cheap rip offs or does this affect the quality of the ink.
If so, what are the bad qualities (pros and cons)
Thanks guys
2007-10-21 01:54:48 · 10 answers · asked by handrawngurl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
They are ok, but I find that they run out quicker, and the quality isn't that great. But not all the time, and if the difference is paying either £5 or £25, then definitely go for the cheaper one I would say.. use the cartridge refill shops instead of buying new ones aswell if you don't already.
2007-10-21 01:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jemima 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheaper inks will probably give slightly different colours in photos and will fade sooner. Also if the cartridge is underfilled and runs dry unexpectedly the print head may fail. I've gone through 2 epsons using non epson inks
2007-10-21 15:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go for the cheaper ink, if it knackers up the jets then buy a new printer, you will buy one for the same price as the refills,its the peripherals like the ink that they make the money on, and they are conning you as well, because when it tells you that your ink is running out . ..it isnt, its the software kicking in to get you to buy more ink, you can get programs that will override these cons and will make sure you use all the ink in the cartridge . . not replacing a perfectly good half full one
2007-10-21 10:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all, i use cheap ink in my photo printer aswell, it would normally cost me about £95 but i pay £8..... there is no difference, if so use a better grade of paper, i have the dx4045, there is 2 different sorts depending on when the printer was made
2007-10-21 09:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by roger the alien 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used cheap ink in my printer a few times, I find it makes the print heads clog up quicker.
2007-10-21 08:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
cheaper inks are fine if you purchase from a reputable company, you can even do it yurself , buy the inks and give your cartrage the shot , really easy.
2007-10-21 09:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by bigfootmaxwell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not. And if it seems like it did you can always higher the quality setting to make it look better.
2007-10-21 08:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheap inks tend to wreck the printer to be honest!
2007-10-21 08:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
As long as you buy it from a reputable website it should be o.k.
2007-10-21 09:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in my experience!
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2007-10-21 08:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by christmas_me_merry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋