OT - Printer Inks

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Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC

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I've a couple of HP inkjet printers (just had one given). Both use the same cartridges, which is a stroke of luck.

Question: Can I mix Original Inks and Recycled on the same printer? I ask as HP branded are much more expensive than cheaper compatibles.
 
You're not meant to mix them (although it shouldnt hurt) it is recommended you replace the job lot if you are moving away from genuine carts
 
Yes you can. I do.

On my particular model it bitches about the cartridges being non-HP and won't display the ink levels. But it still works.

something else you might want to be aware of. HP cartridges are region coded (like DVDs). They do this to stop you buying in countries where they are cheaper (like the USA, where they are 30-40% of the price of the same cartridge in the UK) and shipping them. I found this to my cost when I moved.
 
StanIsTheMan said:
That's what I was told by the local computer shop, which sells both. But, as Dutch asks - Why?
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Different manufacturers will produce slightly different shades of the ink colour. Probably nothing noticeable but you will get different shades of colours when the printer mixes the ink.

Like I said, not recommended, but it wont hurt. In all honesty unless you are printing decent quality pictures I doubt you would ever notice.
 
http://www.kc-inks.co.uk/

Been buying ink cartridges from these guys for years for various printer models, (and no they're nothing to do with Kingston Comms). Very cheap and never had an issue, but I am only a casual user of printers and never gone after professional quality type stuff.
 
Didsbury Tiger said:
http://www.kc-inks.co.uk/

Been buying ink cartridges from these guys for years for various printer models, (and no they're nothing to do with Kingston Comms). Very cheap and never had an issue, but I am only a casual user of printers and never gone after professional quality type stuff.
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Cheers for that Didsbury. I was aiming to buy on-line. You say dealing with KC is ok, but what's the colour/quality like?
 
I have an epson printer and get my carts from peckhams on holderness rd they are compatables and work very well and only cost £5 a full set but they don't do hp etc
 
StanIsTheMan said:
Cheers for that Didsbury. I was aiming to buy on-line. You say dealing with KC is ok, but what's the colour/quality like?
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It's a while since I've dealt with them but I always found them to be very efficient, good value and quick on delivery. From my point of view the quality was always absolutely fine and I have used various Epson and HP cartridges from them. BUT, I'm only a light casual user and never really try professional photo quality prints.

Might be worth just buying one cheap set of compatible cartridges as a trial if ultimate print quality is the aim.
 
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