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.
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 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.
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 60 (black) - works with photosmart, and deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 74 (black) - works with photosmart, and deskjet series inkjet printers
HP 92 "low capacity" - misleading much? The cartridge is half air-space. That is expensive air.
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) - works with Officejet series inkjet printers
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.
The HP 901 series on inkjet cartridges contain very low amounts of ink and should be avoided at all costs.
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Kodak and HP are having a war of words about Kodak’s claims that consumers will save over $100 per year on ink if they switch from Hewlett Packard inkjet printers to Kodak. HP claims this is not true, and Kodak now admits (after the FTC got involved) that the savings calculation is based on consumers printing 120 pages per month.
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Ink cartridge prices have never been higher. A full set of inks for the Canon ip9000 spotted in the wild – $121.00.
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CIS or Cartridges? No Contest. Here you see a continuous inking system, sitting next to 32 Epson brand OEM cartridges (which cost over $500.00 – for ink!). A good CIS will cost you around $150.00 and last about 3 times longer. No contest.
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If you see a $89.00 color laser printer – be afraid, be very afraid.
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It’s not easy being green. Please don’t print that eMail!
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New Cartridges From Brother LC61 & LC65: Brother has quietly released a new cartridge series along with new printers that have also been released. I did not see a press release on the new cartridge release. Like HP, Canon, Epson, and Lexmark, Brother has finally followed the industry lead in offering the same cartridge but [...]
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New cartridge set from Canon means when you upgrade your printer, you will need to toss out any extra inks you may have.
http://inkdaddy.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/canon-ip4600-cartridge-boondockle/
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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
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
Coming soon...
564 Series Cartridge
940 Series Cartridge
Remember to check Epson's web site for deals on refurbished gear.
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 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.
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 - 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.
Just 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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$150.00 rebate on this printer.
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Kodak: No duh…Printer Ink Is Expensive?
Hey Kodak, No Duh… All the more reason we evangelize 3rd party, aftermarket, remanufactured, compatible inkjet cartridges as well as continuous inking systems. We also understand that this is paid for marketing literature. Others call it spam. We were promised coupons. No eMail coupons yet in 2 years of messages. You tricked us, Kodak. Yet, [...]
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