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Title: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Dec 19, 2009, 15:52:15
Has anyone any recommendations for compatible ink cartridge suppliers ?

I have used Choice Stationary in the past but the original cartridges in my Canon Pixma MP620 need replacing soon and I have found a company called 'Prink' that are a quite bit cheaper than Choice and they also state how much ink is in them too.

Has anyone else used Prink or can you recommend any other suppliers.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2009, 15:55:33
Sorry, John, but I've always stuck to manufacturers cartridges.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Baz on Dec 19, 2009, 16:15:47
sorry too John  :) never used Prink but always use Choice Stationery for my carts.find them very good, good enough for my needs any way
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Dec 19, 2009, 16:17:46
Thanks for your replies Rik and Baz but original Canon ones are £50 (from Amazon) for a set of 5 cartridges whilst Prink are £18.95 for the same set but I believe are also higher capacity (i.e. 13ml instead of 9ml for the colour ones).

I have used compatible cartridges in the past and they've been okay.

If nobody can recommend anywhere else I'll probably either give Prink a try or get them from Choice Stationary.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2009, 16:19:05
Have you looked at MX2, John? I have saved a lot over the years by buying from them.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Dec 19, 2009, 16:38:05
Thanks Rik, although MX2 say under their name 'food for enthusiasts' so I initially thought it was a Donald Russell type site  ;D

They are slightly cheaper than choice, but not as much as Prink. They do say they put as much ink as they can into their cartridges but don't specify exactly how much. Still they're worth considering though.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2009, 16:40:51
I've only bought manufacturer's cartridges from them, John, but the service has always been good and the prices competitive.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Gary on Dec 19, 2009, 16:47:03
Quote from: Rik on Dec 19, 2009, 15:55:33
Sorry, John, but I've always stuck to manufacturers cartridges.
Same here, I think for good quality photo printing you need to, of course if its just used for printing text or diagrams it does not matter so much
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2009, 16:48:45
Agreed, but all my printers do get used for photos, the Canon only for photos. In the same way, I buy manufacturer's papers, because the chemistry is matched to the inks.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Dec 19, 2009, 16:54:02
Thanks Gary I take your point that for photo printing (especially where the best results are required) then it's probably best to use the manufacturers original cartridges and paper but I rarely if ever do any photoprinting, it's usually just a black and white text document or colour if it's for my daughters homework.

I've just noticed this has been discussed before here (http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=12960.0)
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Rik on Dec 19, 2009, 17:00:36
It will be again, John. :)
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Gary on Dec 19, 2009, 17:02:31
My cannon printer is mostly used for photo printing so I always use the correct ink, if I use it for anything else I set it to monochrome only, and then on an ink saving level so nothing is to bold.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: quandam on Dec 19, 2009, 18:45:00
Always used compatibles (no photo printing). Will definitely give Prink a close examination, thanks for the heads up :thumb: Always found 'Choice' excellent value for my everyday needs (up to now!) ;)
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: bobleslie on Dec 19, 2009, 18:56:08
I recently tried compatible inkjet cartridges for my HP Photosmart from Wilkinsons (Wilko).

They were excellent and much cheaper. I'll certainly use them again.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Simon on Dec 19, 2009, 19:12:26
I'd still recommend Choice Stationary, and haven't had any problems with them.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: quandam on Dec 19, 2009, 19:13:44
Quote from: Simon on Dec 19, 2009, 19:12:26
I'd still recommend Choice Stationary, and haven't had any problems with them.

Simon

Why are they so good?
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Simon on Dec 19, 2009, 19:27:54
The cartridges?  Haven't a clue, but they seem well made, they fit, and they seem to last as long as the manufacturers ones, for less money.

Choice Stationary?  Again, just never had a problem with them, and they delivery reasonably quickly.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: D-Dan on Dec 19, 2009, 19:28:00
I just got some inks for my Canon Pixma ip 4300 from http://www.internet-ink.co.uk/

Can't vouch for their quality yet (I haven't had to change one - but I will soon), but service was very good and prices were reasonable, too. Pre-chipped too, no no messing around swapping chips and fiddling with little bits of double sided gunk.

Steve
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Baz on Dec 19, 2009, 19:51:43
Quote from: Simon on Dec 19, 2009, 19:27:54
The cartridges?  Haven't a clue, but they seem well made, they fit, and they seem to last as long as the manufacturers ones, for less money.

Choice Stationary?  Again, just never had a problem with them, and they delivery reasonably quickly.

same here. Ive had maybe 3 dodgy cartridges from them in about 6 years, honest. got on the phone and they said they will send a replacement, didnt even have to send the old one back.

good service  :thumb:
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Den on Dec 19, 2009, 20:54:05
I buy from this guy in Wrexham and he has a online shop. I have never had a bad cartridge off him and his prices are good.

http://www.inkxperts.co.uk/shop/            Give him a try you will find him very helpfull.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Glenn on Dec 19, 2009, 21:04:37
I was looking on that site earlier, why no prices?
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Den on Dec 19, 2009, 21:25:35
I will ask him that next week and report back but I think it's because you can arrange discounts yourself, I know I have.  ;D
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Dec 20, 2009, 07:15:10
Quote from: Den on Dec 19, 2009, 21:25:35
I will ask him that next week and report back but I think it's because you can arrange discounts yourself, I know I have.  ;D

Thanks for the Link Den, he may well be cheaper but I don't like it when you have to negotiate a discount yourself, you may get a discount but I always think that perhaps someone with better negotiating skills could have got a better discount and that maybe I've paid more than I needed to. Either that or he gives the same discount to everybody who asks but will charge more if people don't. I'd much prefer to deal with someone who is prepared to publish the price so that you can readily compare it with others. One of the advantages of buying things online is that you can search and compare prices easily without having to phone several places to ask the price.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: cavillas on Dec 20, 2009, 10:13:54
Ink&Media (http://www.inkandmedialtd.co.uk)  I have been using these for quite a while and their prices are very good.  I don't use manufacturers cartridges but compatible ones form Jettec.  The quality is just as good as the originals plus you get 30-50% more ink to use. :thumb:
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Dec 20, 2009, 10:55:35
Thanks Alf, they appear to be of good quality but they were still more expensive than Prink or Choice Stationary.

I've decided to give Prink a try and if they don't live up to expectations then I'll go back to Choice Stationary who have been okay in the past.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Sebby on Dec 20, 2009, 18:35:01
Another vote for Choice Stationery's "Think" ink here.
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Glenn on Jan 30, 2010, 09:38:26
Quote from: Den on Dec 19, 2009, 21:25:35
I will ask him that next week and report back but I think it's because you can arrange discounts yourself, I know I have.  ;D
Quote from: Den on Dec 19, 2009, 20:54:05
I buy from this guy in Wrexham and he has a online shop. I have never had a bad cartridge off him and his prices are good.

http://www.inkxperts.co.uk/shop/            Give him a try you will find him very helpfull.


Den,

Did you get to see the chap that runs the shop?
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Den on Jan 30, 2010, 10:27:53
Yes, he is quite a character and very helpfull. He sometimes asks for advice on business matters and and always listens to your reply as if he values your oppinion. As I said before his prices and quality are very good.   ;D
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Glenn on Jan 30, 2010, 10:29:35
Everything is free in his online shop
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: Den on Jan 30, 2010, 10:30:32
I will buy on line in future then   ;D
Title: Re: Compatible Ink Cartridges
Post by: john on Jan 31, 2010, 00:09:05
Coinidentally my original Canon ink cartridges finally ran out earlier this evening and I replaced them with the ones I had ordered from 'Prink' (http://www.prink.co.uk/) wich were a bit cheaper than other places I've found.

They have worked okay, quality seems as good as the Canon ones and there were no issues with them not being recognized (apparently they come with chips so that the printer can detect if they've okay or not)


I've not tried them for photographs though as I don't print them.