Canon i850--Can I use BCI6 carts?

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I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the inks,
and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come with BCI6.

But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which normally
requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find around here.)

TIA

Stranger

--
Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away from earth?
 
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BCI3 and 6 color inks are identical. BCI3bk and BCI6bk are not
interchangeable.



<me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:3odcauF5ce2iU1@individual.net...
> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the inks,
> and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come with BCI6.
>
> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which normally
> requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find around here.)
>
> TIA
>
> Stranger
>
> --
> Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away from
earth?
 
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Dan G wrote:
> BCI3 and 6 color inks are identical. BCI3bk and BCI6bk are not
> interchangeable.
>

they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the name...it must
be something, maybe ink formula...?

>
>
> <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:3odcauF5ce2iU1@individual.net...
>> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>> with BCI6.
>>
>> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>> around here.)
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Stranger
>>
>> --
>> Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away from
>> earth?
 
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This was discussed some time ago I think. For simplicity and user
convenience all the cartridges for a printer have the same cartridge
type, so the whole series for this printer is BCI3__ Even if the
cartridge and ink is identical as the BCI6, they would be called BCI3 to
keep things straightforward for the user.

On 9/9/2005 12:26 PM, SleeperMan wrote:
>
> they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the
name...it must
> be something, maybe ink formula...?
>
> Dan G wrote:
>
>>BCI3 and 6 color inks are identical. BCI3bk and BCI6bk are not
>>interchangeable.
>>
>

>
>>
>><me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>news:3odcauF5ce2iU1@individual.net...
>>
>>>I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>>>inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>>>with BCI6.
>>>
>>>But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>>>normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>>>around here.)
>>>
>>>TIA
>>>
>>>Stranger
>>>
>>>--
>>>Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away from
>>>earth?
>
>
>
>
 
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Identical tank and identical ink........ as in - no difference.




"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
news:CAjUe.154$h6.44839@news.siol.net...
>
>
> they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the name...it
must
> be something, maybe ink formula...?
>
> >
 
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Bernie wrote:
> This was discussed some time ago I think. For simplicity and user
> convenience all the cartridges for a printer have the same cartridge
> type, so the whole series for this printer is BCI3__ Even if the
> cartridge and ink is identical as the BCI6, they would be called BCI3
> to keep things straightforward for the user.


hmmm...i still think it must be something changed...


>
> On 9/9/2005 12:26 PM, SleeperMan wrote:
>>
>> they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the
>> name...it must be something, maybe ink formula...?
>>
>> Dan G wrote:
>>
>>> BCI3 and 6 color inks are identical. BCI3bk and BCI6bk are not
>>> interchangeable.
>>>
>>
>
>>
>>>
>>> <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>> news:3odcauF5ce2iU1@individual.net...
>>>
>>>> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>>>> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>>>> with BCI6.
>>>>
>>>> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>>>> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>>>> around here.)
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Stranger
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away
>>>> from earth?
 
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there could be just a difference in the cartridge, not the ink in the cart.

"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
news:CAjUe.154$h6.44839@news.siol.net...
> Dan G wrote:
>> BCI3 and 6 color inks are identical. BCI3bk and BCI6bk are not
>> interchangeable.
>>
>
> they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the name...it
> must be something, maybe ink formula...?
>
>>
>>
>> <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:3odcauF5ce2iU1@individual.net...
>>> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>>> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>>> with BCI6.
>>>
>>> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>>> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>>> around here.)
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> Stranger
>>>
>>> --
>>> Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away from
>>> earth?
>
>
>
 
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GB wrote:
> there could be just a difference in the cartridge, not the ink in the
> cart.

nope...that's just the point...carts are identical, only number is different

> "SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
> news:CAjUe.154$h6.44839@news.siol.net...
>> Dan G wrote:
>>> BCI3 and 6 color inks are identical. BCI3bk and BCI6bk are not
>>> interchangeable.
>>>
>>
>> they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the
>> name...it must be something, maybe ink formula...?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>> news:3odcauF5ce2iU1@individual.net...
>>>> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>>>> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>>>> with BCI6.
>>>>
>>>> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>>>> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>>>> around here.)
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Stranger
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Why is it the sensors seeking intelligent life are pointed away
>>>> from earth?
 
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Dan G wrote:
> Identical tank and identical ink........ as in - no difference.
>

So, in short, they just changed the name and rise the price...


>
>
>
> "SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
> news:CAjUe.154$h6.44839@news.siol.net...
>>
>>
>> they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the
>> name...it must be something, maybe ink formula...?
 
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"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
news:gfCUe.173$h6.52114@news.siol.net...
>
> So, in short, they just changed the name and rise the price...
>
>

You find this unusual?
 
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USE ONLY CANON OEM INKS DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRINTER. DO NOT LISTEN TO
MANY OF THE AFTERMARKET JERKS ON THIS NG.

me@privacy.net wrote:

> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
> with BCI6.
>
> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
> around here.)
>
> TIA
>
> Stranger
>
 
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Dan G wrote:
> "SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
> news:gfCUe.173$h6.52114@news.siol.net...
>>
>> So, in short, they just changed the name and rise the price...
>>
>>
>
> You find this unusual?

hm...actually...no...
 
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In article SleeperMan says...
> hmmm...i still think it must be something changed...
>
The i850 got repackaged as the i560 using the same printhead but BCI6
ink. If there is a difference in ink I haven't seen any mention that it
is significant but many posts saying the 3e/6 CMY carts can be
interchanged without affecting output. The change from 3 to 3e did need
a change of printer driver.
 
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colinco wrote:
> In article SleeperMan says...
>> hmmm...i still think it must be something changed...
>>
> The i850 got repackaged as the i560 using the same printhead but BCI6
> ink. If there is a difference in ink I haven't seen any mention that
> it is significant but many posts saying the 3e/6 CMY carts can be
> interchanged without affecting output. The change from 3 to 3e did
> need a change of printer driver.

funny indeed... are they fu**ing with us?
 
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"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message > funny indeed... are
they fu**ing with us?

The ip4000 and 5000 use bci3 and bci6 black. One of them is pigment one is
dye. I forget which is which. As for the colour cartridges i don't know.
 
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THE PIGMENT IS BCI-E BK
THE DYE IS BCI6-BK

ian lincoln wrote:

>"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message > funny indeed... are
>they fu**ing with us?
>
>The ip4000 and 5000 use bci3 and bci6 black. One of them is pigment one is
>dye. I forget which is which. As for the colour cartridges i don't know.
>
>
>
>
 
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ian lincoln wrote:
> "SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message > funny
> indeed... are they fu**ing with us?
>
> The ip4000 and 5000 use bci3 and bci6 black. One of them is pigment
> one is dye. I forget which is which. As for the colour cartridges i
> don't know.

true. Black 6 is dye and black 3 is pigment. That's OK.
Colors are all dye, new 6 and old 3 series. That's why it's odd...at least
ink formula must be changed a bit.
 
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measekite wrote:
> USE ONLY CANON OEM INKS DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRINTER. DO NOT LISTEN TO
> MANY OF THE AFTERMARKET JERKS ON THIS NG.


It seems you work for Canon...

>
> me@privacy.net wrote:
>
>> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>> with BCI6.
>>
>> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>> around here.)
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Stranger
 
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SleeperMan wrote:
> measekite wrote:
>
>>USE ONLY CANON OEM INKS DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRINTER. DO NOT LISTEN TO
>>MANY OF THE AFTERMARKET JERKS ON THIS NG.
>
>
>
> It seems you work for Canon...
>
>
>>me@privacy.net wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>>>inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>>>with BCI6.
>>>
>>>But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>>>normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>>>around here.)
>>>
>>>TIA
>>>
>>>Stranger
>
>
>
>
Yep...he most certainly does. One of their best employees, if not their
dumbest.
Frank
 
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Frank wrote:

> SleeperMan wrote:
>
>> measekite wrote:
>>
>>> USE ONLY CANON OEM INKS DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRINTER. DO NOT LISTEN TO
>>> MANY OF THE AFTERMARKET JERKS ON THIS NG.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> It seems you work for Canon...
>>
>>
>>> me@privacy.net wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I've read the various chains about the compatibility or not of the
>>>> inks, and the chains about using BCI3e carts in printers that come
>>>> with BCI6.
>>>>
>>>> But, I'd like to know if I can use BCI6 carts in my i850, which
>>>> normally requires BCI3e? (The 3e carts are becoming harder to find
>>>> around here.)
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
>>>> Stranger
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Yep...he most certainly does. One of their best employees, if not
> their dumbest.
> Frank KILLFILE NO MORE. IT WAS PENETRATED FRANKIE CRANKIE DA JERKOFF


Yep...he most certainly does. One of their best employees, if not their
dumbest.
 
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SleeperMan wrote:

> Dan G wrote:
>
>>Identical tank and identical ink........ as in - no difference.
>>
>
>
> So, in short, they just changed the name and rise the price...
>
>
>
>>
>>
>>"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
>>news:CAjUe.154$h6.44839@news.siol.net...
>>
>>>
>>>they can't be exactly identical, or they wouldn't change the
>>>name...it must be something, maybe ink formula...?
>
>
>
>

Interesting about that. Just checked the prices yesterday at local
Sam's. The price for a color pack (all 3: C, Y, M) in BCI6 was only a
buck higher than the BCI3e. Not sure if that is the case at other
retailers.
 
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