3rd party inks or stick to the maker ?

[simonblue]

Hi
Have an Canon 9000 Mk11,can pick up 3rd party inks from a few local shops,but no one seem to have the Canon ones,so go online a buy the Canon ones or try the 3rd party one ?

Anybody had any problems with 3rd party inks ?

Thanks

 

[viewfromthenorth]

I used some refills a few years back, the prints faded after a while. Now I only ever use Epson, even though I have to mail order them as no-one sells them locally

 

[simonblue]

I used some refills a few years back, the prints faded after a while. Now I only ever use Epson, even though I have to mail order them as no-one sells them locally

Thanks,think i will stick with Canon ones

 

[robbino]

I have an Epson printer and to get originals is sooo expensive. I get 3rd party from 365ink, very good quality and not had a problem with them, been using them for about 2 years now.

 

[Gazamonk]

Have used Jetecs formulation in my Epson printers for years and they are excellent. There are some real nasty cheap formulations so if you are using 3rd party (and from my experience and final prints I can see no reason not to) then make sure they are from a reputable company.

 

[boliston]

Epson seem to have a very efficient re-ordering system via their driver software so I just get the refills via this way - the postage is free and the prices compare well with other resellers like amazon

 

[Jango]

I too have used jettec for a couple of years with no problems. I wouldn't use any cheap rubbish in it. Jettec cost me £25 instead of £55 canon ones.

 

[Spug]

If high quality prints are important to you then perhaps you should only use original manufacturers' inks and use appropriate paper profiles. You'll not have so many problems with colour fading and colour casts.

 

[simonblue]

I decided to stick with the Canon ones,just brought some

 

[Nod]

Good thinking, Simon.

I've used a cheap 3rd party cart a few years back and it was far from a bargain. Colour was off rom the get go (wasted paper and other inks...), the colour concerned faded almost before my eyes while genuine inks are still fine after some years, even unprotected. I get my inks from 7dayshop (less expensive [can't really say cheaper!] than other suppliers) and keep a couple of sets in stock so the usual wait for the delivery doesn't mean I actually run out!

 

[DaveS2]

Another vote for Jetec.

I have been using them for years with my Epson R300, without any problems. The prints are every bit as good as with the Epson originals, and prints made many years ago, have shown no sign of fading.

I have a much more recent Canon Pixma ip7250, but haven't as yet tried this with Jetec ink.

My everyday document printer, an HP Deskjet 1000, will not work with the Jetec compatibles, as HP have set the firmware to reject them, as non HP cartridges. Needless to say, that this £20 HP printer will be going in the bin, as there is no way that I'm going to feed it with expensive HP cartridges, and I'll not buy HP again.

Dave