printer refill kits

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blazin6543

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does anyone by any chance know the versatility of printer refill kits? i just got an epson stylus cx4800 and the type of ink it has isnt on the list on my refill kit. i assume the printer is newer than the refill kit so it wouldnt be on there, but i could be dead wrong.
 
Using a printer refill kit is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Printer ink varies in viscosity from cartridge to cartridge, and refill kits are more often than not of an incorrect viscosity, which will result in the leaking of a refilled cartridge and a damaged printer. I know someone that works at Best Buy, and he said that they see plenty of printers come in because someone tried to use a refill kit. I know cartridges are expensive, but it's just not worth it.
 
PohTayToez is dead on correct. Yes, you may save some money by getting refill kits or refills in general, but the real cartridges are much cheaper than a new printer. However, if you still are looking to answer your original question, I wouldn't use the refill kit if it doesn't say it's for that printer, the CX4800 is actually fairly old (in printer terms) and should be listed on the box if it is compatible. Plus, Epson switched some major chemical compositions of the ink on this particular printer and the ones released at the same time, so if you don't get the proper type of ink, it really can permanently damage or destroy your printer.
 
Instead of refilling cartridges I'd suggest go in for lower cost compatible cartridges.

Among the three, original equipment manufacturer(oem), ink refill or compatible cartridges, the last one is the ideal option. Taking into consideration the cost---hands down refill and compatible cartridges trump over the OEM. But most users claim (due to ink refill), that they experience consequences. i think this would be due to the refill (rule of thumb: only refill a cartridge ONCE. More than this and you risk diminishing the quality of the printout and damaging the cartridge and/or the printer itself)

I get my HP ink cartridges online. Aside from HP, you can find a variety of compatibles like epson cartridges, cartridge discount laser minolta toner, tektronix 7300 printer ink and pitney bowes fax toners. Luckily, I have yet to go through any of the consequences that other consumers have experienced with regard refilling and compatibles.

With these items raised, my money would be with the compatible cartridges.
 
Starwarsman said:
Office depot offers cartridge refills as a service. Is it okay if you get it from them?
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Yeah, I imagine that is ok, it's being done professionally and they have more materials of better quality to work with than you get with a cheapo refill kit. I would make sure that they are liable for any damage done to your printer resulting from the refill before doing it, though.
 
I use refills in my 30$ canon printer, Still prints perfectly. However, my parents printer (cant remember who makes it at the moment) does like to be refilled so they have to buy new cartridges. But Ive never seen a problem with it. Granted, Im following my manufacturers instructions and not the ones on the box. The box tells me to drill into the cartridges. Where canon says you can just flip the cartridge over and squirt a few drops onto (Not into) the sponge. I also dont print insanely each day, just a page or two once ina while if that makes a difference. Just my .02$ :).
 
nice subject. i also did this many times but tired of it. I told a friend how and explained but he screwed his printer anyway. had ink all over the rollers. A suggestion though if your going to try.

Visquene, plastic or newspaper.

latex gloves.

DON'T OVERFILL! (big hitter here). want to destroy a printer?

The rest is your learning curve.

Walgreen also does it. $10.00

good luck........another adventure.

Honestly i just buy high capacity cartridges only.
If ya buy new look at the capacity when comparing price.

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Even when i was refilling they did not last as long.
If it was a newer printer, then i wouldn't do it.
If older then ya might not care.
 
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I have tried Walgreens and one of those professional places like cartridge world. They both sucked. None of the cartridges I used from them lasted more than 20 pages, or worked at all. All of them gave bad prints.

As expensive as the original cartridges are, I say stick with them.
 
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