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bighill · May 10, 2005, 03:14 PM

Hi all,
I own a canon i960 printer. I Love, I mean I LOVE this printer. Not a single problem in roughly a year and a half.

Here's my question: While the ink does last, I find replacement cartridges to be expensive and was wondering if anybody uses or has used those "canon compatible" cartridges you see for sale online. Like em? Hate em? I'd love some feedback.

Also, if anyone has found anyplace with a great deal on cartridges, please pass it on.

Thanks

Chito · May 10, 2005, 05:29 PM

I've used and am using right now "compatible" cartridges in my i950. So far so good. Got them from InkDaddy. Some years back I did have problems using ink from Ink4Art with my old Epson 740. But I let it sit for a long while without printing....I think that was my real problem.

itguy05 · May 11, 2005, 09:20 AM

I don't find $11 all that expensive especially considering how long the ink lasts on these printers. On my i960 I use genuine Canon all the time as I care about the quality and longevity of the prints.

On my i560 I've switched to generics from www.supermediastore.com and they look great. Colors look great - my only issue is with the black - it seems to not be as "shiny" as the Canon ink. But, it still prints great and at $2/cartridge I can't complain too much.

bbales · May 11, 2005, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by itguy05

I don't find $11 all that expensive especially considering how long the ink lasts on these printers. On my i960 I use genuine Canon all the time as I care about the quality and longevity of the prints.

On my i560 I've switched to generics from www.supermediastore.com and they look great. Colors look great - my only issue is with the black - it seems to not be as "shiny" as the Canon ink. But, it still prints great and at $2/cartridge I can't complain too much.

I also tend to stay with the genuine cartridges, as I always worry about the cheaper ones.

BUT -- happened to see the Canon ink you mention on amazon.com just yesterday on sale. I had JUST replenished my supply (Office Depot coupons, which saved me quite a bit) -- but I might still go back and get some for the future.