3rd party ink: How many of you have been successful with 3rd party cartridges?
453267
I have used these and have been extremely happy. 6 Pack US Patent Canon PGI-225 BK CLI-226 BK C M Y GY compatible ink cartridges for Canon PIXMA MG8120, MG6120 printers They are less than $6 for a six-pack. I get 5 boxes and get free shipping. I NEVER think about the cost of printing any more! I print a lot of photos on Costco paper, some printing on 24# paper (Web stuff) and CD's. This is all on a MG6120 and a IP4820, both which use the same ink (Except the ip4820 has 5 tanks, no grey). The color is slightly variable between batches so sometimes there is a slight red or green tint on photos. However, I am very particular and it is easily adjustable in the printer setup. This has improved much in the last few batches; more consistent.
1206788
When I used generic cartridges, sometimes the printer accepted it and sometimes it would not. So here's what I did: I saved all the original Canon ink cartridges that came with the new printer and then purchased a 2nd set of Canon cartridges (at a discount on eBay). When the originals were getting low on ink I then installed the 2nd set. I then "refilled" the first set with bulk ink from printerfillingstation.com. It's a Christian business that sells superior bulk ink at a discount for your particular model. When the 2nd set started to get low, I replaced it with the "refilled" cartridges. This worked because all the cartridges have the original Canon "chips" on them and you always have refilled cartridges on hand. The only thing you "must" do is monitor your installed cartridges every couple of months, so that ink does not completely run out. This is easily done because the cartridges are in clear plastic. Refilling the cartridges is also a learning process, so be patient, follow the instructions carefully. The rewards are worth it as I am now on the 3rd refills from the same sets of cartridges and my printer is working just fine.
2182237
Cartridges have a chip on the outside. I have bought 3rd party cartridges for other printers but I don't see them for this one. They're not expensive anyway. And I do use the LC103BK high-yield and LC101 series for color, though you can use high-yield for color as well. Careful to make sure you're ordering cartridges for this specific printer as other Brother high-yield cartridges won't fit.
2265756
I have purchased these inks because others have purchased them and say that they work. I have not had to replace my cartridges yet, but I will post when I do!
945662
Hello, I do have 3 printers working good with this non oem cartridges. Do not see a problem, why the printer should get damaged. Unless U use the printer frequently, so that the ink does not dry in the ink head. This also will happen with the original ones. The manufacturers make their monnies through the ink cartridges, not the high end printers sold at cost. Have fun Brgds
404705
Barely. I have that printer, and it took me an hour and a half of fiddling and trial/error to get the printer to recognize and use these cartridges. Have had occasional ink quality problems since then. I've worked in IT for 20 years so this is not a case of being unfamiliar with the technology. I would not use these cartridges again -- too much of a hassle.
1204653
We have had extremely good luck with 3rd party ink in this printer. I think nothing of making copies now, as I don't have to worry about the extreme cost of ink. Paid $6.45 for a full set, free shipping with Prime. This is how it is listed: 6 Pack US Patent Canon PGI-225 BK CLI-226 BK C M Y GY compatible ink cartridges for Canon PIXMA MG8120, MG6120 printers). T Surplus was the seller.
2103697
Yes - that is the printer I have. So far I have used 3 of the cartridges and have had no problems. Color seems good and no problems with clogging up the inkjets.
400025
No issues so far. I have used at least 3 sets of these inks without problems.
1058006
Got me - once I install them I throw box out. I've been using them for years and if I have a lull in printing and the package sits in my desk, when I install it, I never have a problem. I've had the printer for several years and it works well all the time. I would never use a generic ink - just isn't worth doing if something goes wrong. I recommend the ink AND the printer.
1834077
Carl! I just did it... took out the color cartridge and it printed a B/W image....hey thank YOU it is good to know just for general purposes. BTW it is darn good little printer and if you can find it on sale as I did (40 bucks) also there is a vendor here that sells both cartridges for under 20 bucks including shipping...they wanted 48 bucks at Staples for the dang cartridges themselves for cryin' out loud........:>}
2030753
I havent use the first original cartridge yet so far about 30 pages, it still show 1/3 left, but I have friend use then same printer with outside ink tank for 50$ he can print for ever, I may try that later.
605525
I use 3rd party ink in my Epson 730 and it works well. I tried the refillable ink cartridges and found they don't work as well but the ink I order is about 10 dollars as opposed to 60 or 70 for the epson ink. The ink I use prints really beautiful pictures.
1290636
I have tried several different types of replacement inks for Lexmark printers. None of them have worked. I only use the Lexmark brand ink. I know it is costly, but I was wasting a lot of money on replacemnt ink that just didn't work.
888314
I haven't yet. I plan to try to reuse it with OEM refill at some point (or at least try just to answer my own question). Staples and Office Max will take them and give you credit against purchases if you want to go that route.
2203547
Yes, I'm using ink from co. on amazon called ie but the next time I tried them I got ripped off. The carts would,nt fit & the co would not make them good. but the ink is working fine so far in my 837.
321905
I used 1 black ink just fine. My second black ink rejected it and refuses to print..... as did the 3rd cartridge. However at least I got 1 full cartridge use out of it before the rest were rejected. I even tried renaming my printer in the Control Panel Like hted suggested. Still wouldn't print anymore.