Brand name ink vs generic
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Brand name ink vs generic
I need to buy ink for my Canon printer MG6320, and I wanted to get the XL size. It needs 6 of them and the cost for the brand name is $112!!!
So, Amazon has a seller selling all 6 (not each) for $6.39 + free shipping, for generic cartridges. What a major difference. Has good reviews, too.
Anyone know how the generics are these days? I don't want junk and don't want problems with my printer.
So, Amazon has a seller selling all 6 (not each) for $6.39 + free shipping, for generic cartridges. What a major difference. Has good reviews, too.
Anyone know how the generics are these days? I don't want junk and don't want problems with my printer.
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I almost always bought generic or house brand ink (if I needed it RIGHT NOW) and never had any problems using them. Sometimes the colors might be a bit different, but if I really needed it to be perfect, I'd take it to one of the office stores and have them print it.
Actually, I finally trashed my ink jet and bought a laser, cheaper, better B&W printing, faster, etc. If I need color, I send it to the office store via the 'Net and pick it up later.
Actually, I finally trashed my ink jet and bought a laser, cheaper, better B&W printing, faster, etc. If I need color, I send it to the office store via the 'Net and pick it up later.
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The biggest issue I had with ink jets was the cartridge drying up before it was all used. The generics weren't any better or worse, just cheaper. Like Vic, I switched to a laser b&w printer. 2-3 yrs later the original cartridge is still going strong
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I agree with Vic Becky just make sure you look them over real well before installing them as sometimes they can leak. If the printer has a fair amount of age and no warranty then would be the time I would buy generic. With good reviews though it sounds good and the price is good too!
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The printer companys give the printers away so they can rape you buying the ink. When I had one I also had the problem of the ink drying out if not used every day. My black and white laser printer cartridge lasts about 3 years and the cartridge cost about $80.
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Thanks, guys! I went ahead and ordered them. The printer's about 2 or 3 years old, but out of warranty. You can get a new one for $69! Definitely less than the ink.
It's an air printer, so it works with all my computers and devices, and it was also a gift, so won't be getting rid of it til it breaks. Will keep the laser in mind for next time, tho.
It's an air printer, so it works with all my computers and devices, and it was also a gift, so won't be getting rid of it til it breaks. Will keep the laser in mind for next time, tho.
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The printer companys give the printers away so they can rape you buying the ink.
I bought a Samsung laser printer about five years ago and that is my primary printer. I don't actually print that much so the ink jets are problematic from drying out. My HP printer hasn't been used in over a year and I should try it to see if it even works.
I also have a very nice Canon that stopped working several years ago stating it had a paper jam although I could never find it. Maybe I can work on it as well. Honestly, I would seriously consider a color laser printer if they didn't cost so much compared to an ink jet.
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At Christmas time many printers go on sale for about $20 to $49 bucks. I usually buy two (or three at the $20 price). When the ink is done I throw out the printer and open a new one. At that price I'll spend between $60 and $100 for ink and printer combined. I'll play their game with their rules and win. Trying fix a printer is just an exercise in futility. Not worth the time or effort.
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Trying fix a printer is just an exercise in futility. Not worth the time or effort.
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OK, thanks. I checked out Sears and looks like they have sellers now. One selling OEM's, was slightly cheaper and others were charging twice as much!
But another alternative tho, that I didn't know about.
But another alternative tho, that I didn't know about.