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myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer 3 years ago

I use refill ink because it really cheaper than use original ink. 5 years until now, i haven't problem with refill ink. May be, you think your cartridge will be damage using refill ink (We must be carefully for refill into the cartridge). Don't touch the head of cartridge or printer with your finger, that can cause your print head make a hole. Ink will be out, and if you'll printing the pictures or documents that line won't printing. So, make sure you don't touch the head of cartridge or printer then your printing will nice. What are you using, do you use original or refill ink for your printer? Tell me, anything what do you use. Happy mylotting and have a nice day.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. moneymommy (1824)   3 years ago

I have been using the refill ink in my printer and it seems to work pretty well.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

Yap, i think you're right. It work pretty well, but we must ensure the cartridge still fine when we using the refill ink. My printer still fine, the dots are still complete. I use refill ink for more than 100 times injection. People said after 5 times using the refill ink, you must change your cartridge. Haha, but i don't care what people said about my refill ink. This is prove, the refill ink not defend on how long do you refill your ink. But, it defend on how can i refill with safe. Thanks for your response...happy mylotting!!!

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2. myLot reputation of 65/100. thungster (141)   3 years ago

I use new cartridges in my printer. I don't actually print that much so I don't spend that much money by buying new ink cartridges. My dad used to use refills for his printer and he found that he can only refill the ink cartridges so many times before they start to leak.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

Are your printer detecting your ink tank? I have try to refill in the new printer model, but at least only 1 years i can refill the ink after that, printer doesn't accept my refill. And, show me the message "Ink Run Out" so i just use my old printer model. My new printer have 2 cartridge, black and color. When one of those cartridge not detect, it would send error message. One of my refill ink (Black) is still fine, it still detect. But, my other cartridge (Color) was not detect perhaps it happen when i touch the head of cartridge. So, i cannot printing with new printersad. Thanks for your response and happy mylotting...

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. Lore2009 (3518)   3 years ago

Long ago, I bought a refill and was too impatient to do the process that I went back to a cartridge to even try the refill. Now that money is tight, I may need more patience.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

There is no need to be patience with refill on old printer, because it easy to do. But, we must be careful to refill on new printer. Don't touch the head with finger, this may need more patience. With new cartridge, we just put into printer and doesn't need injection. If we was too impatient, then ink will leak out and printer will not works. Thanks for your response and happy mylotting!!!


myLot reputation of 97/100. Lore2009 (3518)  3 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion!

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4. myLot reputation of 79/100. alyciassecret (389)   3 years ago

I don't think I've ever used a refilled ink cartridge, however I have used a generic brand before hehehehe. And getting the generic one, there really was no difference. Just that it was 75% off of how much I was paying for the regular ink cartridge.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

For me, use refill ink cut my cost to buy an new cartridge. Refill ink cost you 130 times more cheaper than use original ink. Example: With new cartridge you can print 300 pages, and with refill ink you can print 280 pages. But, with just buy one refill ink you can refill it 2-10 times. It was cost me 300% for the regular ink cartridge. Because, my old printer doesn't consume a lot of ink (20cc can consume 400 pages for black ink). Thanks for your response and happy mylotting!!!


myLot reputation of 79/100. alyciassecret (389)  3 years ago

Oh? I have to look for the generic ink cartridge for my new printer hehehe. It is a whole lot cheaper.

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5. myLot reputation of 36/100. eichs1 (1388)   3 years ago

I used refill before in one of my printers. Besides being cheaper than the new set of ink cartridges, the resulting copies don't have any significant difference when original inks were used. However, when I left the printer unused for more than a week, the nozzle was clogged. I tried several times to clean the nozzles and brought new set of inks but to no avail. Unfortunately, it costs too much to have it repaired so I opted to buy a new printer.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

After 4 years, i am printing a document and i see the ink found in behind paper. Then, i buy new printer with optional for 2 cartridge detection. But, at least after 1 year i use new printer my color cartridge was not detect. And, i try to fix my old printer. I open the printer, then clean up all inside printer with water and detergent. I left the printer unused for more than 1 year, the nozzle was clogged. I tried several times to clean the nozzles, but still ink cannot out. So, i am put my cartridge head into warm water. After a few minutes, i put back to the printer then it can work again. Ink is out and ink doesn't found in behind paper, i am happy to see that happen. It cost me too much if i buy a new printer, at least i still use my old printer. My old printer easy to use, and can be fix with easily. Thanks for your response and happy mylotting....

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6. myLot reputation of 93/100. highflyingxangel (9336)   3 years ago

I used to buy the originial ink cartridges but those things are very expensive and very wasteful. We have a Walgreens just down the road that will take your ink cartridges and refill them for you at a very nice price. We ran out of black ink for my printer the other day and we were torn about what to do. Well, we decided to check out the prices for Walgreens and they were running a really nice special. If you brought in a coupon you could get your ink refilled for only $5! Now, considering that I pay more than $25 each time I buy a new ink catridge, I consider this a really excellent deal! We took the cartridge, waited no longer than 10 minutes and were able to leave with a like new ink catridge for a very nice price.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

Yes, the original ink cartridge are very expensive and very wasteful. And, i don't need brought in a coupon to get my ink refilled. For 100cc, it cost me RP 20.000 or $2! I do refilled by myself. This took 3-5 minutes and able to use. Perhaps, if my cartridge doesn't seems fine i will buy a new cartridge :) because i still use it more than 5 year for ink refill. I have inject the cartridge more than 100 times, and this hard to imagine that cartridge not loss the nozzles. Thanks and happy mylotting!...

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7. myLot reputation of 90/100. vsmcom05 (199)   3 years ago

Refill ink is a lot cheaper and convenient than going to the store to buy new cartridge every time. As long as you take good care of the head, there'll be no problem. Make sure, though, that you don't put your printer on stand-by for a long time otherwise, the refill ink will clog the head and print bad.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

I don't think stand-by for a long time can make the refill ink will clog the head and print bad. Because, i had try stand-by for a long time with look behind printer and the ink won't out in behind printer. Thanks for your response and happy mylotting...


Harrison15 (1)  3 years ago

I have a HPC5280 all in one printer. I used refillable cartrige only once. The printer is now damaged and unusable, even after fitting a genuine HP cartridge. Has anyone else had such an experience?


Harrison15 (1)  3 years ago

I have a HPC5280 all in one printer. After using refillable cartridge, my printer is now damaged and unusable, even after using original hp cartridges.
Has anyoneelse had such an experience?


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

I never use HP printer, because i know for refill need compatible cartridge. It happen when i refilled my CL41, not just once. After that cartridge is empty, my printer or possible the cartridge has been damage. Do you sure your refill use for HPC5280? Every cartridge have different color combination and water composition. If someone can add more experience, it will be nice. Happy mylotting...

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8. myLot reputation of 96/100. Canellita (4243)   3 years ago

I have always thought that it would be good to refill ink but all the printer companies scare you with talk that you could ruin your printer.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

I do a refill on my old printer, imagine i use it for more than five years old and there is no problem at all. But after I compare it with my new printer, my new printer would not be detected after I use refill ink. It seems, each ink must have a match with the printer in order not to damage. So, I still use refill ink for my old printer forever.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Canellita (4243)  3 years ago

That is interesting and probably an intentional condition created by the manufacturer to insure new ink cartridge purchases.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

Yes, they want is that you must purchase the original, not imitation. That is done in the factory during this to increase the quality and the quantity of goods. Replacement of old products with new products that have very much difference, besides the speed is also needed a good result.

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9. myLot reputation of 85/100. venkittaraman (1125)   3 years ago

no i dont use the orginal refill ink always ,main reason is its costly for me and the locally available ink is working fine with good quality. then why should i choose orginal


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

Basically, original to produce the optimal performance and make you a durable goods. I use non-original, original price can be up to several times more. Not mean I'm not worried with the condition of my printer, this made me believe my printer is able to stand up to tens of years. Many reasons why people fear would use refill, because the possibility of damage can occur if not careful.
The primary is not until the finger touch the head of cartridge, because there are several components that can not be viewed by eye.happy

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10. luvmesumgod (62)   3 years ago

I use a CIS (Continuous Ink System). It's a refillable ink system, except you don't have to refill the cartridge. The cartridge is connected to tubes that go in the ink bottles. When the ink gets low in the bottles, you simply refill the bottles. It's very easy to use and saves a ton of money. And you don't have to worry about damaging the print head. Once I learned about this, all my printers have one on them. I couldn't believe how much money I could save not buying regular cartridges. I even found some printers on ebay that already had them installed so all I had to do was fill the bottles with ink and go. Amazing.


myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 1 out of 11 in printer  3 years ago

This system is very safe to use, and we do not need to remove the printer cartridge only needs to fill the bottle. So, your printer will be durable if the system is used. Good if you have this system, because in addition to saving money also provides comfort in refill the ink.

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