mick2me 3,033 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 This might be useful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Clever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 On my old printer I used to use 'Compatible' cartridges, , they worked fine , the only problem being my printer told me that I needed new ones all the time . I obviously ignored the warnings till physically ran out and then just bought some more!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 N' it don't stop there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 My printer just uses ink cartridges, the print head is fixed to the machine... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I bought a cheapo ink cartridge refill pack from Tesco's for about £4:50 and it's lasted me months and looks likely to for a long time to come. The only problem is mucky fingers when you use that syringe thingy and it overflows, that ink don't half stain the skin, but don't be put off, it's well worth the effort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Me too Pete. I got gallons of the stuff. (LIDL & ALDI) Its the only way to get a reasonable amount of ink in a cartridge. The secret of filling is to put a second needle in to let out the air. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Haven't checked in a long time, but I see they now produce a reinking kit for the Kodak 5500 printer series now. I used to reink my old HP three in one and the HP Office jet printer. Looking at the Kodak colour cartridge, it uses five inks (four plus black) plus the standard black cartridge. I'll have to get SWMBO to order a couple of kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EileenH 496 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I got a re-inking kit thingy for my last printer but, as well as splurting ink generously all over my hands and my desk, it somehow damaged the printer head and I had to buy a new printer. Guess I`m just a clumsy clot. Reminds me of when I chose some rather delicate rimless specs a few years ago. The optician, who knew me quite well, said doubtfully, 'Are you sure, they`re not very robust, you know.' I got them anyway and had them in for repair within a week. Hamfisted? Moi? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Been checking around and found cartridges that work out about the same price as re ink kits. BUT, have found a bulk ink seller and it works out about a buck per cartridge to fill at their prices. 250ml containers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 You need to use a newspaper to sit the cartridge on and latex gloves Eileen!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I dont like buggering about with gloves on. I found the best way to get the ink off your fingers is an abrasive block. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Well at least you won't leave fingerprints all over the place...LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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