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Thread ID: 130205 2013-04-01 01:46:00 Compatible inkjet cartridges Krad (7878) Press F1
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1334807 2013-04-01 01:46:00 Has anyone any experience of using Computer Food compatible inkjet cartridges and how good they are? Cost of replacing Canon Pixma printer cartridges is just too expensive. Krad (7878)
1334808 2013-04-01 02:03:00 Personally I Never trusty compatible or refilled cartridges.

I once got a Compatible toner for my laser from Computer food, damn thing leaked toner everywhere when it was installed, contacted them and they sent another which didn't work either, ended up getting an original and it worked perfectly.

Normally I'll get genuine from computer food and they work perfectly, I was only got the compatible because I was a bit short on cash at the time as the originals were expensive.
wainuitech (129)
1334809 2013-04-01 03:23:00 I used ConputerFood cartridges on our old Epson C61 for years. Quality seemed good and the service is great. How well things go does seem to vary from brand to brand of the printer though - not sure about Canon. johnd (85)
1334810 2013-04-01 17:24:00 I've used 'cloned' cartriges and / or ink refils (Calidad) for ages on my old Canon without issues.

However, some products are definitely not worth touching, as was the case with the CISS Continuous Ink Supply System (Melco).

Can't recall who I got my cartriges off last time - bought heaps via Trademe, but all was good.

The first thing I research when looking to buy a printer is the availability of cloned cartriges, and the 'thirst' of the printer. Some of the PIXMA models are thirsty beasts... hence I'm still on my old i550.
Paul.Cov (425)
1334811 2013-04-01 18:35:00 I use computerfood for my previous canon an IP3000 and still use them with my newish printer also a canon an ip4700 never had an issue also used them with an old Epson also never a problem, great service very quick to deliver usually over night to SI and cheaper than cartridge world gary67 (56)
1334812 2013-04-02 02:04:00 Rebuilt toner cartridges can be rubbish if not overhauled properly. Refilled Ink tanks are usually fine, as long as they don't leak.

Just don't expect the ink to have anywhere near the quality of genuine ink. The generic stuff will fade and degrade much faster.
Agent_24 (57)
1334813 2013-04-02 02:32:00 Ive found the non genuine colour inkjet carts are usually no where near as solid looking, they look faded from day1 in comparison.
Also, I allow for a 30% failure rate in non-genuine,I just factor that into the cost.
Allways remove non genuine inks if trying to get a printer repair under manufacturers warranty.

Remanufactured toner carts can be as good or better than genuine if remanned properly. Thats more expensive so its often done
as cheaply as possible,hence the issues. .(reman of toner carts used to be my job a while back)
1101 (13337)
1334814 2013-04-02 03:51:00 I used ConputerFood cartridges on our old Epson C61 for years. Quality seemed good and the service is great. How well things go does seem to vary from brand to brand of the printer though - not sure about Canon.

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I appreciate your replies. I will test some compatibles to check the results.
Krad (7878)
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