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Dear Taliesyn: thank's for your very informative reply. It's filled
with good info. I don't know if I'm ready to tackle refilling
cartriges yet, but I did go to Atlanticinkjet's web site and saw that
they sell ink in their own "compatible" cartridges. Do you or anyone
reading this have experience with
these cartridges and the ink that is in them?
Also, you mentioned having to drill holes in genuine Canon cartridges
in order to refill them. Does Atlantic Ink or any other vendor sell
empty cartridges that do not need holes drilled in them for fillling?
Again, thank you for your input. It is well appreciated! Aaron
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Taliesyn <taliesyn4@netscape.net> wrote in message news:<40E77FF5.6080307@netscape.net>...
> Aaron Epstein wrote:
> > I have the Canon I860 printer. The original Canon Inks that came with
> > the printer produced excellent color prints. When the cartridges were
> > depleted , I replaced them with generic cartridges from China that
> > cost between $2 & $3. each. The
> > results were TERRIBLE. Not knowing the problem was the ink or the
> > printer, I tossed out all of the generics & inserted genuine Canon
> > brand that cost approx 4 times as much. The results with the Canon
> > were excellent and as good as the original prints made when the
> > printer was first installed.
> >
> > NOW, I am prepared to purchase only Canon inks. However, if there is
> > anyone reading this that does use third party inks for their Canon
> > I860, with results as good as the original Canon inks, please advise!
> > I'd be interested in knowing.
> >
>
> Sure. I use only genuine cartridges from Canon (two sets on rotation)
> and then refill them with high quality ink from atlanticinkjet.com. This
> is the good stuff, it prints like Canon. I've done tests, maybe not of
> professional nature, but yet to notice any difference in printouts.
> No colour difference, no abnormal fading, and no running or feathering
> of text and images. Side by side tests with text seemed identical to
> my eyes. I used a magnifier lens to check the feathering.
>
> My original idea was to buy those cheaply priced eBay cartridges that
> sell for like $1 or $2 each. I actually ordered two sets, took one look
> at them and promptly tossed them out. Correction, I did try the black
> cartridge and immediately noticed it was runny, text was extremely
> feathered, almost like very wet dot matrix ink. Gross stuff! That was
> enough for me to toss the black cartridges, ALONG WITH the color ones,
> which I hadn't tried yet, in the garbage! Live and learn.
>
> Never use "Universal" ink or any ink that says it's good for all
> printers. It has to be MADE for that printer line or cartridge model.
>
> If you refill, keep the original orange Canon break-off caps, as they
> are perfect for sealing the exit hole when refilling. Wrap strong rubber
> bands around the cap and the cartridge. I drill a small hole (1/16"
> drill) at the top, near the back, fill with ink (Important: 90% full,
> not 100%) and then seal the hole with very tiny stainless steel (won't
> rust) set screws, size 2-56 x 1/8. The screws and the matching 2-56
> Allen Key can be obtained from microfasteners.com. The last time I
> bought them they were 20 screws for $2.90. I don't remember the price of
> the Allen Key. They're inexpensive anyway. I ordered 5 as they're quite
> thin and could break. You probably won't find this special sized Allen
> Key in any store. You must order it too, same place.
>
> The screw will go in quite tightly the first time. But you need a tight
> fit to avoid leaks. Pay close attention to that little plastic locking
> arm that sticks out from the cartridge. Very easily broken off while
> handling the cartridge, dooming it. KEEP THAT IN MIND AT ALL TIMES.
> I've learned my lesson the hard way.
>
> But I love this screw system (that someone suggested last year) because
> it's both efficient and cosmetically attractive. Others have suggested
> glue guns. Tried it as a test on a scrap cartridge. I found it an
> unattractive, sticky option. You can never be sure the hole is 100%
> covered/sealed. The hole that I drill is very small, the needle barely
> passes. The set screws are about the height and width of this letter
> "I", depending on your screen resolution - or about 2mm wide and a tad
> over 3mm long.
>
> After 16 months I've had no clogs, no streaks, no funny color. When one
> color is empty I replace all 3 colors as a unit with my backup set of
> cartridges. It simplifies the changing operation - doesn't interrupt me
> again, sometimes just a few minutes later, or in the middle of long
> print job. The black gets changed separately from the color unit.
>
> I'm very satisfied with the ink from Atlanticinkjet. I wouldn't switch.
> Costs me about $5 to refill all 4 cartridges. Genuine Canon, with tax,
> would set me back about $125 here in Canada if bought at a department
> store. I do get a better deal at $75 plus tax at Costco for 2 blacks
> and 1 of each colour.
>
> P.S. I do not work for atlanticinkjet. This is just an honest
> testimonial since you asked for advice. Note: refilling isn't messy.
> At most I get a few little spots on my hands from carelessness. You
> may find it challenging the first time until you get a little practice.
> Now it's child's play. I've refilled all four major brands of
> printers. By far the Canon is easiest with their transparent cartridges.
> You always know exactly how full it is when refilling and you never have
> to wait until they stop dripping after refilling. They simply do not
> drip, like Lexmark and HP cartridges.
>
> -Taliesyn
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