Desert Gecko wrote:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but a few years ago didn't printer manufacturers fight tooth and nail against third-party ink cartridges? This, because they made little or nothing on printer sales, and those sales were simply a means to gouge consumers on printer ink, which is where they made their profits. Now, it seems Canon has found a way to continue the scheme in another way. I've also heard about printers using some sort of software lockout of third-party cartridges, but I've also heard there are workarounds for them.
I have a Brother inkjet all-in-one that hasn't had a drop of ink since its bundled cartridges ran dry. I use it only for the scanner, while using a laser printer for my monochrome needs. Anything color, I use a printing service.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but a few years ago didn'... (
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I always worry when I buy aftermarket ink, hoping the printer won't reject it. It's not like I use it the day I receive it, so it's too late to return it.