Printer ink: I know this has been discussed in the past. Printer ink is getting very expensive. There are several aftermarket sources on Amazon at very reasonable prices. Any positive...

IBE

I know this has been discussed in the past. Printer ink is getting very expensive. There are several aftermarket sources on Amazon at very reasonable prices. Any positive or negative feedback appreciated.

alphadog

IF you are using an expensive printer, IT goes with the territory... either sell the printer and buy a cheaper one or do like most today.. outsource the good prints for printing... many now post their images and let a third party TAKE care of the printing/matting totally... bottom line: don't put bad OIL in a good car and Xpect good results...good luck

FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9

IBE wrote:

I know this has been discussed in the past. Printer ink is getting very expensive. There are several aftermarket sources on Amazon at very reasonable prices. Any positive or negative feedback appreciated.

My advice is if you can afford it stick with the printer manufacturer's own ink.

However, I have used "compatible" ink with excellent results for a considerably long time with one printer. When eventually it started to smudge and splatter I wasn't sure how much the "compatible" ink was to blame.
With my new printer I am no longer using third party ink. I believe it is a crapshoot decision to make, between the quantity and quality you require.

Others may have more experience and are able to give you better advice. . . . Good luck!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

On or two here and there I'll print myself.
Otherwise I have a lab print them.
I too only use OEM ink.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

OEM ink only.

colt4x5 Loc: Central Connecticut

OEM.
Like alphadog suggested: A good car deserves good oil.

Jimcamera Loc: Michigan

OEM. Off brands are a gamble. Sometimes they work, many times they don't. then you are stuck sending them back for an exchange and see it the new cartage works. Very frustrating.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I've found generic ink to be hit or miss - as in the printer sometimes doesn't want to use it. When it works, it's fine. My main printer is now an Epson ink tank. That's the way to go. When I wanted a new disk printer, I had to buy one that uses cartridges. A complete ink supply for the tanks costs about $68. I've printed almost 5,000 pages, and I'm still using the original ink.

dannac Loc: 60 miles SW of New Orleans

IBE wrote:

Any positive or negative feedback appreciated.

I've had a Canon Pro 100 since late 2016.
As soon as warranty period had passed I started with non-canon inks. ( 1 yr )

I have prints that far back in a plastic container that look the same as when they were printed.

No issues with printer. ( do not print borderless )

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

I recently purchased a Canon G6020 printer. It uses 4 "tanks" of ink. So far, I have put 4 reams of paper through the printer, (2000 sheets,) and the level of ink used has yet to reach 1/4 down. Check it out. you may be surprised how little ink is used. Very economical.
And the print quality is excellent.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Rich2236 wrote:

I recently purchased a Canon G6020 printer. It uses 4 "tanks" of ink. So far, I have put 4 reams of paper through the printer, (2000 sheets,) and the level of ink used has yet to reach 1/4 down. Check it out. you may be surprised how little ink is used. Very economical.
And the print quality is excellent.

The price of my Epson ink has dropped since I bought an extra supply. I'm amazed that printer companies aren't charging similar prices to the cartridges. The printer is no good without ink, so they can charge whatevr they want. I just checked, and there is generic ink tank ink - really cheap.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

If you have pride in your photography, then WHY, buy cheep. We spend thousands on equipment including software, then time and money going to get the picture locations. The final step is to show your master peace and you want an off brand ink? Oh by the way, You balance the screen and the printer. The printer manufacture designs the printer to perfectly match the ink color to the printer program. But do you believe the aftermarket ink companies match a color (say red) teach printers balance or they have a red for Epson, Canon etc. ( same red).
Your final step you cheapened the process to not be the best it can be.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Nations have gone to war over barrels of oil which pails in comparison to what a barrel of printer ink would cost.😜

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

I use a Canon Pro-10 printer. For about five years I used Canon inks. Then after reading a similar post to this on UHH, I decided to try using ink from Precision Color. I may not have the sharpest eye for tonality differences, etc, so I am very satisfied with the Precision Color inks. The cost is substantially less than the OEM Canon cartridges.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

I have been successfully using ink from https://499inks.com/ for over five years for my elaborate HP printer with no ill effects. Great color. Good prices. No problem.
God Bless,
Papa Joe