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A look inside the ink cartridge:
The real story behind "big ink's" efforts to sell cartridges that are half full. Not very environmentally friendly, and not very honest with the customer.
Hewlett Packard:
Many HP cartridges are easily refilled, however others are better left to compatibles or 3rd party cartridges. Take a look inside the ink cartridge if you need to know "where to drill" when refilling, or if you are just curious about what the insides of an HP ink cartridge look like.
HP 21 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 22 (tri-color) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 60 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 60XL (black) - "Value" size. Works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 60 (tri-color) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 74 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 74XL (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridge
HP 75XL (tri-color) works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridge
HP 92 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 93 (tri-color) works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 94 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 95 (tri-color) works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 96 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridge
HP 97 (tri-color) works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridge
HP 564 (individual ink tank) - works with Photosmart inkjet printers.
Epson:
Epson presents it's own chalenges.
T088 ink(1/3rd full) - black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. (4) total.
T069 ink (half-full) - black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. (4) total.
T068 "high capacity" - black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. (4) total.
T078 ink(half-full)black, cyan, magenta, yellow, photo cyan, photo magenta. (6) total.
T077 "high capacity" - black, cyan, magenta, yellow, photo cyan, photo magenta. (6) total.
T060 ink only one choice, full - black, cyan, magenta, yellow. (4) total.
T099 ink (half-full) - black, cyan, magenta, yellow. (4) total.
T098 ink "high capacity" (full) - black, cyan, magenta, yellow. (4) total.
Brother
LC 51 (LC51 LC-51) ink only one choice, full - black, cyan, magenta, yellow. (4) total.
LC 61 (LC61 LC-61) ink - black, cyan, magenta, yellow. (4) total.
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HP 21 Ink Cartridge
HP 22 Ink Cartridge
HP 60 Black Ink Cartridge
HP 60 (black) - works with photosmart, and deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 60XL Black Ink Cartridge
HP 60 Color Ink Cartridge
HP 74 Black Ink Cartridge
HP 74 (black) - works with photosmart, and deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 74XL Black Ink Cartridge*
*Excellent cartridge. Over-sized, and full of ink.
HP 74 XL (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridgeHP 75XL Color Ink Cartridge*
Another in the "high capacity" series. Full of ink, very easy to refill.
HP 75XL (tri-color) high capacity (full) works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridgeHP 92 Black Ink Cartridge
HP 92 (black) - works with photosmart, and deskjet series inkjet printersHP 92 "low capacity" - misleading much? The cartridge is half air-space. That is expensive air.
HP 93 Color Ink Cartridge
HP 94 Black Ink Cartridge
Black cartridge - half full.
HP 94 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printersHP 95 Color Ink Cartridge
HP 95 half-full ink cartridge. Look at the HP 97 if your printer will accept it.
HP 95 tri-color (half-full) ink cartridge works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printersHP 96 Black Ink Cartridge*
*Excellent cartridge. Over-sized, and full of ink.
HP 96 (black) - works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridgeHP 97 Color Ink Cartridge
Another in the "high capacity" series, or un-labeled XL cartridges. Full of ink, very easy to refill.
HP 97 (tri-color) high capacity (full) works with Photosmart, and Deskjet series inkjet printers - good cartridgeHP 564 Ink Cartridges
4 ink this series...Black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.
They also come in 2 sizes, standard 564, and the more full 564xl inkjet print cartridges.
HP 564 (individual ink tank) - works with Photosmart inkjet printers.
HP 901 Black Ink Cartridge
HP 901 series. Standard, or half full inkjet print cartridge.
HP 901 (black) - works with Officejet series inkjet printers
HP 940 Ink Cartridges
HP 940 ink tank looks to be un-refillable.
4 ink this series...Black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.
They also come in 2 sizes, standard 940, and the more full 940xl inkjet print cartridges.
HP 940 (individual ink tank) - works with Officejet Pro 8000 and 8500 inkjet printers.
CI System Reviews
Epson CIS, CISS
Artisan 50 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
Artisan 700 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
Artisan 710 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
The Artisan 700/710 is the same printer as the Artisan 800/810 but *without* the fax, and auto document feeder.
Artisan 800 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
Artisan 810 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
The Artisan 800 and Artisan 810 are identical printers. The one exception is that the Epson Auto Duplexer is included with the Artisan 810. It is a $30.00 optional add-on for the Artisan 800.
Stylus Photo 1400 (CIS) Review - editors choice, with video install guide
Stylus Photo RX595 (CIS) Review - editors choice, with video install guide
The RX595 uses the same cartridge set (T078/T077) as the Stylus Photo R260, R280, R380, RX580, RX680, and Artisan 50.
Stylus CX6000 (CIS) Review - video install guide
Canon CIS, CISS
iP4700 (CIS) Review - video install guide
iP4600 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
iP4500 (CIS) Review - video install guide
iP4300 (CIS) Review - with video install guide
iP4200 (CIS) Review - video install guide
Hewlett Packard (HP) CIS, CISS:
Coming soon...
564 Series Cartridge
940 Series Cartridge
Epson Artisan 800 Wireless
Nice printer, but only when used with re-manufactured or compatible cartridges. Even better, use a CI system - very easy to use on this model. Uses the T099/T098 series ink cartridges.
Remember to check Epson's web site for deals on refurbished gear.
Epson Artisan 810 Wireless
Artisan 810Great printer, and was made to work with a CI system (CIS, CISS). The cartridges on this printer never move - thus making a CIS a no brainer.
Same as the Artisan 800, but the 810 includes the "auto duplexer" (print on both sides of paper automatically) which is a $30.00 add on for the Artisan 800.
Epson Artisan 700 Wireless
Epson Artisan 700.Great printer, and was made to work with a CI system (CIS, CISS). The cartridges on this printer never move - thus making a CIS a no brainer.
Same as the Artisan 710, but the 710 includes the "auto duplexer" unit which can print on both sides of paper automatically. A $30.00 add on for the Artisan 700.
Epson Artisan 710 Wireless
Artisan 710Epson Artisan 710 - same printer as the Artisan 800/810, but does not include the auto-document feeder, or the built-in fax. Solid choice for use with a CI system.
The Artisan 710 includes a (removable) duplexing unit (print on both side of the page). Otherwise it is the exact same thing as the Artisan 700 inkjet printer.
Epson Artisan 50
Artisan 50Just a printer - prints wonderful photos and everyday documents when using with a (CIS, CISS) continuous inking system. No multi-function features with this printer.
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Brother MFC-790CW Inkjet Printer
Because sometimes you just want an office printer that looks like an office printer. Brother printers are not much of the inkjet printer market however replacement compatible cartridges are very inexpensive. Worth considering if you want a fax. Good drivers for both Mac/PC. Uses the LC-61 LC61 color/black cartridges. I would suggest a brother over an HP any day.
Click image for pricing.Brother MFC-5890CN
Good choice for the home or small office - has robust faxing features. Good for all-around color printing. If you want to do photo quality prints, look elsewhere. Uses LC-61 (LC61) cartridges.
Stylus Photo 1400
Hands down the best photo printer we have ever used, and works exceptionally well with a (CIS, CISS) continuous inking system. Will print sizes up to 13" x 19". A great 6-color photo printer.Stylus Photo R1900
13x19 large format - banner printing, 8 individual ink cartridges. Works well with a CI system, about twice as fast as the Stylus Photo 1400.$150.00 rebate on this printer.
Stylus Photo R2880
Popular with graphic designers - excellent black and white photo printing with three different shades of black. Large format printer, up to 13x19 inch paper. Will also do banner paper prints.Canon Pixma iP4700
Great printer - has dual paper trays, built-in support for auto duplexing (printing on both sides of the page), and it's cheap. Look to pay between $60-$90 for a new printer.Canon Pixma iP4600
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