Re: Printing inquiry
At 8:05 PM -0700 8/11/2010, Bill Spencer wrote: Donno what your print volume is, but given the per page cost of inkjets... It might be worth dumping all your printers for a single color laser or a crayon pooper. Crayon pooper? Whazzat? I have a workhorse old LaserWriter 12/640 PS that I use for most monochrome printing precisely because of the cost per page. My color printing needs are pretty small so I don't feel a huge push to move to color laser printing anytime soon, especially with a son about to start college. (Holy mackerel, but that's a pricey endeavor nowadays.) Solid/wax ink printer. I call 'em crayon poopers 'cause the ink smells like crayons when melted. The previous generation of printers - wow, the ink forumla was amazing. It made the room smell like you had a group of kids coloring with Crayolas! The new generation of inks - the smell is not as good, but then again, they use less ink etc. Probably way more than you need currently, if your volume is that low. But who knows - they're quite inexpensive on the refirb market. Next time you decide to get a new printer, they may be something to consider. Here are some: http://www.office.xerox.com/printers/color-printers/enus.html This pdf is interesting - it's a comparison showing per page costs. http://www.office.xerox.com/latest/OPBFS-13U.PDF - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
On Aug 10, 12:36 pm, Walter Sheluk wshe...@shaw.ca wrote: I've done #3 for years except for the cartridges that have to have a chip reset gizmo. I usually do about 6 refills and then buy a new or replacement cartridge. What's a chip reset gizmo, and how do I know if my cartridges have or need it? Is that why the third-party ones often don't work for me at all? Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
On 10-08-11 5:10 AM, Bill Spencer wrote: On Aug 10, 12:36 pm, Walter Shelukwshe...@shaw.ca wrote: I've done #3 for years except for the cartridges that have to have a chip reset gizmo. I usually do about 6 refills and then buy a new or replacement cartridge. What's a chip reset gizmo, and how do I know if my cartridges have or need it? Is that why the third-party ones often don't work for me at all? Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard I have an Epson printer and the cartridges have a electronic chip that must be reset before/after filling. If the cartridge is not reset but you fill the cartridge you will not be able to print since the Epson printing software will nag you to death about low ink level(s) and prevent printing. Check your printer manual and the manufacturers on line info and if unsure simply send them an email. I have a HP desktop printer and it does have an electronic chip but it does not have to be reset although you do have to read/learn how to refill the cartridges. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
Tally express T9412c runs on OS 9. Farrell Sacks/HTML -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
At 7:39 AM -0400 8/10/2010, William Spencer wrote: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. In what way don't they work? Have you tried other brands? Have you tried refirb carts from local ink/refill shops? My choices seem to be, in descending order of cost: 1. Branded cartridges 2. Third-party cartridges 3. Refilling myself, by hand As we all know, #1 is very expensive, but of course the manufacturers make their money on the ink, not the machines. #2 is as noted above. Do you-all have recommendations on whether it makes any sense to go to #3, which I have never done, or just suck it up and go to #1? Finding 3rd party carts can be difficult sometimes. Once you find a good supplier, stick with 'em. I'm not big on refilling myself. Too messy. Donno what your print volume is, but given the per page cost of inkjets... It might be worth dumping all your printers for a single color laser or a crayon pooper. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
I've had good luck with this firm... http://www.4inkjets.com/?KID=5371769 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
On Aug 11, 12:35 pm, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 7:39 AM -0400 8/10/2010, William Spencer wrote: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. In what way don't they work? Here's the message I get, from within the Canon print utility: Canon IJ Printer Utility - iP6220D Ink Info Number: 1686 The following ink may have run out: Color The function for detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the ink level cannot be correctly detected. If you want to continue printing without this function, press the OK button. Canon recommends to use new genuine Canon cartridges in order to obtain optimum qualities. But the only button that appears is Cancel. So it's impossible to get the printer to print anything, including a test page. Have you tried other brands? The third-party cartridges I've gotten (from LaserMonks) used to work but they don't seem to anymore. They haven't had a brand name of any sort on them that I can see. I'm hunting around for a different supplier and am glad to hear recommendations. Have you tried refirb carts from local ink/refill shops? I have no idea if any such are around here. I suppose they must be but I have no idea of names. snip Donno what your print volume is, but given the per page cost of inkjets... It might be worth dumping all your printers for a single color laser or a crayon pooper. Crayon pooper? Whazzat? I have a workhorse old LaserWriter 12/640 PS that I use for most monochrome printing precisely because of the cost per page. My color printing needs are pretty small so I don't feel a huge push to move to color laser printing anytime soon, especially with a son about to start college. (Holy mackerel, but that's a pricey endeavor nowadays.) Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Printing inquiry
Hi there: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. My choices seem to be, in descending order of cost: 1. Branded cartridges 2. Third-party cartridges 3. Refilling myself, by hand As we all know, #1 is very expensive, but of course the manufacturers make their money on the ink, not the machines. #2 is as noted above. Do you-all have recommendations on whether it makes any sense to go to #3, which I have never done, or just suck it up and go to #1? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
William Spencer wrote: Hi there: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. My choices seem to be, in descending order of cost: 1. Branded cartridges 2. Third-party cartridges 3. Refilling myself, by hand As we all know, #1 is very expensive, but of course the manufacturers make their money on the ink, not the machines. #2 is as noted above. Do you-all have recommendations on whether it makes any sense to go to #3, which I have never done, or just suck it up and go to #1? As always, my thanks in advance! Bill I've been lucky, I have a printer that uses the hp 02 series of ink (1 black, 5 individual colors). Cartridge world charges $12.00 ea for color refills (haven't needed black yet). But at least twice I have picked up a batch of colors (NIB) from craigs list. The last batch of 6 cost $20.00. I try to trade off refills and oems to prevent problems from refills. I see adds for left over ink after a printer quits on craigs list often. I thought I wouldn't like the individual cartridges but, the idea that there isn't still 2 other colors in the cartridge when one runs out and going to waste is nice. Another thing is the printer was in a lot from a school auction and it wasn't being used as a network printer even though it has Cat 5 port built in. (HP photosmart c6150 aio). I just found another one for $15.00 at a garage sale. Charles -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
William Spencer wrote: Hi there: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. My choices seem to be, in descending order of cost: 1. Branded cartridges 2. Third-party cartridges 3. Refilling myself, by hand As we all know, #1 is very expensive, but of course the manufacturers make their money on the ink, not the machines. #2 is as noted above. Do you-all have recommendations on whether it makes any sense to go to #3, which I have never done, or just suck it up and go to #1? As always, my thanks in advance! list the cartridges and I'll keep an eye out here in my area. If you watch for the HP 02s and (I'll get the #'s for other printers I have) then maybe we can swap. Charles OKC -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
Looking for an injet printer that still uses OS 9. My HP 3745 is slowwwly dyinggg. Leads? -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Printing inquiry
I've done #3 for years except for the cartridges that have to have a chip reset gizmo. I usually do about 6 refills and then buy a new or replacement cartridge. On 10-08-10 5:39 AM, William Spencer wrote: Hi there: Is there a consensus on ink? I have two ink-jets, a Canon Pixma iP6220D and an HP Photosmart C4400 series (as well as a laser printer), and have been finding it increasingly difficult to get replacement third-party cartridges that work, especially with the Canon. My choices seem to be, in descending order of cost: 1. Branded cartridges 2. Third-party cartridges 3. Refilling myself, by hand As we all know, #1 is very expensive, but of course the manufacturers make their money on the ink, not the machines. #2 is as noted above. Do you-all have recommendations on whether it makes any sense to go to #3, which I have never done, or just suck it up and go to #1? As always, my thanks in advance! *** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/2 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
