A bit off topic...ok, WAY OFF TOPIC...

**Alex** · July 18th, 2003, 04:57 AM

Anyone notice that the recycled print cartridges are really not worth it?

They leak, don't print as much before running out, gum up the printer...etc...

Apparently, the new cartridges are specially formulated and even have special vaccum paths that help the ink come out in just the right amount. They also seem to last a lot longer than refills.

Once the cartridge is "re*****d" the print cartridge vacuum paths are breached, and apparently the ink doesn't come out with the proper pressure.

Speaking of the ink, I hear that is not as good as what you get in the new cartridges.

Am I crazy for discovering this? I tried the refills for a year, and I noticed my copies would come out crooked because the ink residue would gum up the paper path and rollers, etc. [img]graemlins/umbrella.gif[/img]

**Mike Buckles** · July 18th, 2003, 02:51 PM

I bought a new copier last year that has the individual tanks for the colors, so if one runs out, you dont have to replace the entire thing...although...all three color tanks ran out at the same time! It's a pity the do it yourself inks don't match the quality of the ready to go inks and tanks...think that's done on purpose?

**cameraguy** · July 18th, 2003, 05:36 PM

[ August 29, 2003 06:08 AM: Message edited by: cameraguy ]

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Originally posted by Alex:
Um, you get what you pay for?

Tell me about it. When I bought my Apple computer they had a deal where if you buy an Epson printer you got a $99 rebate. I bought the $99 model. Good thing it was free, cause it has earned itself a one way ticket to the bottom of a cliff.

Oooh, that would be a good slo-mo shot!

[ September 21, 2003 02:09 AM: Message edited by: Alex ]