bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

They make the promise but don't deliver!

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

I prefer to make prints, not play with ink. It would cost me a small fortune to replace the carpeting after a spill.

That said, I might get 10 prints a month worth hanging. Using Canon cartridges it will cost me around $30 for the ink and a little more for the paper. If I mess with the ink bottles, I might save as much as I spend taking my wife to lunch.

If I was printing a 100 or more a month, I would not be using a Pro-100. There are high volume printers for that!

Jeff Smith 1 Loc: Pocono Mountains, PA

Thanks for the tip, although based on others' feedback I think I'm better off with Canon inks.

Jeff Smith 1 Loc: Pocono Mountains, PA

Good point

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Thanks!

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

It is called proper procedures.
I fill one color at a time. I work over a plate just in case. I use disposable gloves.
I keep the cartridges waiting to be filled in a bowl and put the filled ones in another bowl.
I reset the chips on the cartridges before filling and put them all in bowl #1
Only one bottle out of the divided box they are stored in. Only one cartridge on the plate.
Fill, put plug in cartridge, wipe if needed and put in bowl #2. wipe and cap the ink bottle put back in box
take next color out of box, put next cartridge to be filled on the plate, fill, wipe and cap bottle, put plug in cartridge, wipe and put in bowl #2
repeat until done - When one color runs out I reset and top off all the colors.
Takes me maybe 20 - 30 minutes about every 6 weeks at the rate I print.
The procedure is simple and I can almost do it on auto pilot.

I used to reload for several calibers for target shooting, doing the ink cartridges is simple and easy compared to that, and I never had any problems when I was reloading either.

And compared to mixing the chemicals for a high school photography classroom used by aprx 150 students both procedures are short and simple.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Thank you for convincing me that I'm not at all tempted! Wipes, plates, caps, bowls, gloves, chip resets, bottles, plugs are not for me! I don't mean to say that it is not worthwhile for you and others.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

BECAUSE????

What prompts you to say this. Too many times I have heard OEM only. Jim Bob, have you experienced specific problems or just fear the Canon God will punish you? I have used CIS for my Epson[s] ... low cost and great color rendition.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Look at http://cartridgeamerica.com/

Jrhoffman75 Loc: Conway, New Hampshire

Staples frequently has 15% off sales. Plus you get credit for empties that can be applied to ink purchases.

Precision Color is a good alternative for folks who want to deal with refilling and custom paper profiles.

As indicated above, stay away from any other non-Canon ink.

Jeff Smith 1 Loc: Pocono Mountains, PA

It looks good, but I have to be a bit sceptical based on others' comments.

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

I converted to Ink Products CIS system for both my Epson 1430 and my Canon MX922 and couldn't be more pleased with the colors and longevity of the ink. Less head cleaning needed which means less ink usage. Not afraid to print when I want now not having to worry about ink usage.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I checked the online stores listed in the various posts here. Their prices are the same as my local Staples - and I get rewards there. You might want to check out your local store first. I'm not particularly a fan of Staples, but when I can walk in and buy for the same price, it's a lot easier and faster. Not all Staples carry the #42 cartridges, though.

OviedoPhotos

Thanks for the tip. There cheaper by 20$ for my printer

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

In case someone didn't read the previous link given I can corroborate it. One of the main problems with 3rd party inks is they have the potential to clog heads. It has happened to me on a 3rd party ink system I tried. With my own eyes I saw that when air touches the surface of liquid ink it tends to create a film on top. This film eventually turns to a gummy residue and when it gets down to the heads it clogs them.

OEM printers have intricately designed cartridges (I've taken one apart) and probably proprietary formulas to help prevent this from happening. Maybe this added technology adds to the priceyness of the OEM ink, but for my money, time, and paper I've decided to pay for it.