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| Thread ID: 124235 | 2012-04-14 02:18:00 | Ink cartridge refilling | Robin S_ (86) | Press F1 |
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| 1269931 | 2012-04-14 02:18:00 | Does anyone know of currently available supplies of trustable-quality ink or cartridge refill kits? I have been using Calidad kits for years and never had a problem with them, but they seem to have now become unavailable in NZ (some of their cartridges are, but not their refill kits). Others on PF1 have also posted positive comments about this brand. Yes, I did post a response to someone's question on a similar topic a couple of months ago, suggesting Precision Stationery (= Total Computer Services Ltd) stocks Calidad products, but have just found that they no longer do so. I am still making enquiries about availability of this brand but in the meantime I am interested in finding out if anyone knows of other reliable brands - either available here or via the net. Refilling cartridges can be a bit of a fiddle but I find that it is so much cheaper to do so that it is worthwhile, but I am aware of the importance of avoiding crummy quality ink and don't wish to find such products by unfortunate experience. I also know to avoid the continuous ink supply systems like the plague. I would be grateful for any leads. TIA. |
Robin S_ (86) | ||
| 1269932 | 2012-04-14 02:33:00 | You could try these people. http://www.cartridgeworld.co.nz/ They are good if you use a lot of ink. I had three of there refill cartridges lying around for about 6 months and when I came to use them the jets were blocked. I threw them out and now only buy Canon ink for my Canon printer. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1269933 | 2012-04-14 04:05:00 | I've had a good run sourcing generic pre-filled cartridges via Trademe | Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1269934 | 2012-04-14 09:53:00 | I've been using Cartridge World refills for a few years now with no problems.Certainly cheaper than buying new cartridges. | Neil McC (178) | ||
| 1269935 | 2012-04-15 03:22:00 | You could try these people. http://www.cartridgeworld.co.nz/ They are good if you use a lot of ink. I had three of there refill cartridges lying around for about 6 months and when I came to use them the jets were blocked. I threw them out and now only buy Canon ink for my Canon printer. :) At about $30 / Canon cart that's a lot more that the $15 / cart from Cartridge World. I've been using Cartridge World refills for my Canon for years and never had a problem. |
paulw (1826) | ||
| 1269936 | 2012-04-15 06:16:00 | I get generic cartridges for my Canon from computer food here (https://www.consumables.co.nz/) I find them slightly cheaper than refills form cartridge world and if ordered in the afternoon arrive next morning and that's to the SI | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1269937 | 2012-04-15 11:12:00 | Thanks for the replies so far. It is helpful to note that several people have had good experiences with Cartridge World refills. However I would still much prefer to do my own refilling - that works out significantly cheaper than using commercially refilled carts and, as stated, I have had a good trot with Calidad kits. I am willing to try another reputable brand (of kits) if I can find one or even of bottled ink, as I can use the Calidad gear for the refilling. I realise that DIY refilling is probably a dying art these days because of the wide use of chipped cartridges designed to thwart refilling, but I am deliberately using one of the last printers to use unchipped cartridges. So I am still hoping to hear from anyone who could help in that direction (or with comment about other reliable brands of refilled carts). TIA |
Robin S_ (86) | ||
| 1269938 | 2012-04-15 20:16:00 | Don't know if you want to try these people http://www.melcotechnologies.co.nz/ Have been on Fairgo. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1269939 | 2012-04-15 22:01:00 | The cyan ink in the Melco product was constantly blocking the jets on my Canon. I'd consider their other colours for refil bottles, but the cyan and to a degree the black were just trouble from start to finish. | Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1269940 | 2012-04-15 23:35:00 | I liked the Melco system so much I threw the whole printer away with still full ink bottles and bought a laser. It does work out cheap and I did have it working but what a pain in the arse flakey system it is. Every time I moved the printer it would need ink sucked through the tubes with a syringe before it would print reliably again, and If I didn't print anything for a few weeks I'd end up spending a half hour getting it working again. I just buy cheap generic cartridges now, but they do seem to dry up or evaporate over time if you don't print frequently. |
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