Canon Pixma iP4200 Refilled and Compatible Cartridges by James Sodor
Canon has introduced a new range of Pixma printers, one of the most popular of these is the Pixma iP4200. Just like the older series Canon printers it has individual ink tanks, however there is a difference – these new cartridges have an onboard chip to measure the ink level of each individual... PGI-5BK - Black pigment ink CLI-8BK - Black dye based ink CLI-8C - Cyan dye based ink CLI-8M - Magenta dye based ink CLI-8Y - Yellow dye based ink Unlike traditional dye based inks, these inks from Canon are highly resistant to fading from light and gases in the air.

Benefits Of Compatible Printer Inks by Carla Weaffer
Personal computers along with inkjet printers can be found in many homes these days both for personal and home office use. As prices for inkjet cartridges can become quite expensive, it can be a wise consumer decision to look into purchasing compatible printer ink cartridges. ... Compatible printer ink cartridges are refurbished printer ink cartridges that are compatible with Epson and Canon printers just for example. ... Also as most ink contained in quality compatible ink cartridges and ink cartridge refill kits is very good quality it would be possible to purchase a number of cartridges...

Common Printer Ink Questions Answered by Oliver Turner
What are the options available for refilling my printer? There are mainly two ways you can refill your printer – with printer cartridges or with ink refill kits. There are OEM cartridges, remanufactured or recycled cartridges and compatible cartridges. ... Where to buy printer ink? ... How to save printer ink? ... Printer inks are very expensive and the best way to save money on printer ink is to use it economically. ... Printer manufacturers like Hewlett Packard, Canon, Epson, Lexmark etc suggest that you use only OEM cartridges.

Canon Pixma Inside Out – the iP4200 Photo Printer by John Sollars
So you might have already heard about the new Canon Pixma iP4200 that’s doing the rounds in the computer hardware industry nowadays. Everybody is reviewing it, including us. Canon has been keeping mum over the longest-lasting-photo-prints debate for sometime now. ... The numbers of the Pixma iP4200 cartridges are: PGI-5BK - Black pigment ink CLI-8BK - Black dye based ink CLI-8C - Cyan dye based ink CLI-8M - Magenta dye based ink CLI-8Y - Yellow dye based ink These cartridges are also suitable for Pixma iP5200, iP5200r printers, MP500, MP800 and MP950 MFPs.

The Benefits of Printers Using Individual Ink Cartridges by Eli Fry
Individual cartridges are not a new phenomenon to hit the printing world; in fact, they have been around for years. HP was one of the first companies to have separate color cartridges for their printers, such as the early Designjet series and wide format printers. ... A lot of usable ink gets thrown out, which is a waste of money when you consider the cost per milliliter of ink. ... The printer's footprint was equivalent to other contemporary 2-cartridge printers (1 black cartridge and 1 color cartridge) but had the advantages of the older large printers that used separate color cartridges...

Printer Ink by Ross Bainbridge
There are as many varieties of printer ink as there are manufacturers. There is no standardization in the composition of printer ink. All manufacturers of popular brands of printers develop their own variety of printer ink, which works well only with their products. ... They also offer services like refilled printer ink cartridges, refill kits for self-refilling of ink, and remanufactured cartridges. ... Manufacturers of branded printer ink claim that while prints created from a branded product last for a number of years, prints from third-party printer ink hardly last for a year.

Why The "Brand Name" Printer Ink Companies Hate Third Party Vendors by Rich Martin
If you purchased a Lexmark or Hewlett Packard inkjet printer over the past year, you must have noticed that the price you paid was surprisingly low. However, the ink cartridges that they sell with the printer will cost an arm and a leg, Right? (you might want to read "How to tell which printers... According to Neil Slade's research on testing compatible ink cartridges, he states, "Not only did I test nearly a dozen brands of inexpensive inks (two tests over a long period of time) none of them failed (even the ones with bad color) by clogging my print heads-- especially the G&G ink, which I...

What You Should Know About Original VS Remanufactured Inkjet Cartridges by Joseph Mercado
Let’s face it; words aren’t cheap, especially when they are being printed from an ink jet printer. If a picture is worth a thousands words, well, time to get out your wallet. Printer makers may sell their hardware for a pittance, but anyone who’s had to refill an ink jet printer knows that the... In a nutshell, here is the bottom line answer: If you own an Epson or Canon ink jet printer, and aren’t so concerned about quality, then compatible is your answer and key to saving money. ... If you take the ink that goes into an ink cartridge, it’s costing over $1,000 per liter.

The Printer Cartridge Wars: Generic or Remanufactured Cartridges Right for You? by David Amerman
Overview As "generic", "remanufactured", and "new compatible" inkjet printer cartridges and laser toner cartridges creep deeper into the printer accessories market, the choices become varied and often confusing. It is estimated that by the year 2004 the aftermarket share of the inkjet and... New compatible, off-brand or generic products A "new compatible", "off-brand" or "generic" inkjet or toner cartridge is manufactured by a company other than the original printer manufacturer. ... Good for the Country, Good for the Environment If you care about recycling or the good of the...

Print Photos Like A Camera Store by Teresa Pocock
Modern photography lets you print your own digital photos which will give you the flexibility of 'instant' printing, and the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself! However many factors can affect your final print quality. This article will help you get the best from your printer and... Using compatible inks (cheaper brands of ink) can void your warranty and rarely do they produce them quality results you will get from the name brand ink (of your printer). ... Remember that printer manufacturers spend lots of money on researching and developing inks for their printers to give you the...