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Cocktopus · 11-07-2003, 03:59 PM

I've found that hp cartridges were the worst ~$50 for hi cap color. hp cartridges include the print head so you're actually paying for and replacing both. Epsons typically have cheaper cartridges but, I'm not sure if you can replace the heads (i ditched epson after buffer/garbage problems with my i740...serious pos). Canon seems to have the best solution. Individual ink tanks for ~$10 each and a separate replaceable head.

11-07-2003, 03:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
Cocktopus Insane	I've found that hp cartridges were the worst ~$50 for hi cap color. hp cartridges include the print head so you're actually paying for and replacing both. Epsons typically have cheaper cartridges but, I'm not sure if you can replace the heads (i ditched epson after buffer/garbage problems with my i740...serious pos). Canon seems to have the best solution. Individual ink tanks for ~$10 each and a separate replaceable head. Last edited by Cocktopus; 11-07-2003 at 04:01 PM..