refilling ink cartridge (Page 3): My comment, of course, pertained strictly to photographic prints - "what that time and money was spent on." Whether it's pictures my kids have taken...

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

blackest wrote:

Depends on what and why you are printing. Frequent... (show quote)

My comment, of course, pertained strictly to photographic prints - "what that time and money was spent on."
Whether it's pictures my kids have taken for their albums or my own personal work, I print everything as if it will hang in a gallery, using the same care as I do when making an image.
That is my philosophy, I do not insinuate everyone should take photography seriously.

balticvid Loc: Queens now NJ

tramsey wrote:

I used to refill cartridges until I found 'SimplyInk.com' most of the ink is about seven dollars. I compared them to canon ink and there is no difference.

Google doesn't come up with simplyink.com
Any ideas?

GrayPlayer Loc: Granby, Ct.

So they have you hooked for the ink.
Someone calculated the cost of the ink at...............
(you won't believe it....but it is true........)
$5,200 a gal. (five thousand two hundred dollars)

Now you know why the printer is so cheap!

GrayPlayer Loc: Granby, Ct.

http://www.datehookup.com/Thread-627101.htm
More comparisons in pricing of certain liquids!

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

philo wrote:

I have been trying to refill my canon cartridge without success. I drill a small hole into the top and then slowly inject the ink.
Then all of the ink runs out of the bottom sponge hole.
what am i doing wrong.

Google; refillable ink cartriges.
I have an Epson printer and use a CIS with pigment inks.
If you print alot the $ savings are huge.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

balticvid wrote:

Google doesn't come up with simplyink.com
Any ideas?

http://www.simplyink.com/catalog.php?path=landing&id=1839&Coupon=TULIP&KID=10338597&mkwid=sbuxqqJPQ_dc&pcrid=37512370257&pkw=simply%20ink&pmt=e&plc=&kid=paid&gclid=CN-3paKMpL4CFUpp7AodtiwAXA

Bpace Loc: Alabama

http://www.cisinks.com/continuous-ink-supply-system-for-canon-pro-9000-mark-ciss-cis-p-1258.html?gclid=CInY5dyMpL4CFVMQ7AodwGIARw
Not sure if this fits yours, but they might have one that does.

philo wrote:

I checked their prices and they were $2 higher then amazon.
No third party ink available for canon pro 100

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

GrayPlayer wrote:

So they have you hooked for the ink.
Someone calculated the cost of the ink at...............
(you won't believe it....but it is true........)
$5,200 a gal. (five thousand two hundred dollars)

Now you know why the printer is so cheap!

I pay approx. $3.50 an ounce for ink.

If everyone used these ink systems printer prices would be much higher.

I know it will void the warranty, if I save 400-500 dollars a year why would I care. the printer I use costs $300.00

I am sure people will say what about archive quality.

There are many paintings in museums that are pigment based.

philo Loc: philo, ca

dpullum wrote:

Dimes!!! The carts for my new Canon pro 100 cost o... (show quote)

I love my pro 100 and have been printing 13x19 prints. They are beautiful, however the ink cost is too high.
Like you I will reduce my printing and wait for after market ink.

katballou Loc: Pennsylvania

jerryc41 wrote:

I'm fanatical about recycling my cartridges at Staples. That's how I get the money to buy new ones. In order to get the credit for them every quarter, you have to spend at least $70 on ink. I'd hate to turn in all those cartridges and lose the credit.

I didn't know about the 20 cartridge upgrade. How does that work?

Never heard of having to spend $70.00 to get the credit. Maybe you should check with the home office of staples. The upgrade comes into play when you have spent a certain amount. Every purchase is recorded on your staples rewards card. You do have one don't you? When you hit a certain amount you are automatically upgraded to premium membership. Looks like you need to talk to the manager of your store or go online to the staples reward site. Good Luck!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

katballou wrote:

Never heard of having to spend $70.00 to get the credit.

Sorry. That should have been $30 within 180 days.

http://www.staplesrewardscenter.com/SORC/UserManagement/Benefits/AboutProgram.aspx#ink_recycling_rewards

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

philo wrote:

I have been trying to refill my canon cartridge without success. I drill a small hole into the top and then slowly inject the ink.
Then all of the ink runs out of the bottom sponge hole.
what am i doing wrong.

You have to be fast to plug the drilled hole back up. My kit came with different size rubber plugs. I put a paper towel under mine but there is always a small amount that leaks out but once the hole is plugged it stops because there is no more air pressure

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

philo wrote:

I checked their prices and they were $2 higher then amazon.
No third party ink available for canon pro 100

I was going to buy a Pro 100 but after checking my ink source and none available I changed my mine. They sell the printers cheap but then screw you on the refills.

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

WayneL wrote:

I was going to buy a Pro 100 but after checking my ink source and none available I changed my mine. They sell the printers cheap but then screw you on the refills.

For a little more $ you can buy an Epson that has available cis system

philo Loc: philo, ca

WayneL wrote:

You have to be fast to plug the drilled hole back up. My kit came with different size rubber plugs. I put a paper towel under mine but there is always a small amount that leaks out but once the hole is plugged it stops because there is no more air pressure

good point.......I will be sure that the plug fits the hole before I inject the ink. I have to figure out a way to plug the outlet so it doesn't run out as i'm filling.