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Title: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: mrapoc on May 10, 2010, 15:12:12
Just thinking ahead to when im low on ink...should i get XL or normal HP inks or compats from choice stationary?

hmm

im leaning towards choice for value for money, but wondered if anyone had tried both
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Rik on May 10, 2010, 15:46:49
I only ever use manufacturers cartridges, Sam, XL are better value.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Baz on May 10, 2010, 15:47:30
well I would say XL as better value for money even though I havent been able to afford them for mine yet  :whistle: (the only downside ive found so far...the cost of them  :( )so had to stick with the standard ones.have been used to Epson printers for a long time and compatibles are great for them.
Dont think compatibles are available for my printer yet
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Lance on May 10, 2010, 20:06:23
I use the XL ones, but make sure you shop around as prices do vary quite a bit.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Rik on May 11, 2010, 09:32:41
Not to mention being in short supply. Where do you buy, Lance? My normal Jersey suppliers haven't caught up yet and the best prices I've found have been from Misco.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: RogerP on May 11, 2010, 09:54:55
Hi
I use only HP cartridges and have found they last the longest for all sorts of uses, my wifes hobby is making cards of all sorts so alot of printing involved.

Just found this on Amazon good buy I think.

RogerP


http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000NOOKO0/?tag=googhydr-21&hvadid=5464177355&ref=pd_sl_2qfw8fekys_b
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Rik on May 11, 2010, 09:56:36
Less than half price, can't be bed Roger.  :thumb:
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Lance on May 11, 2010, 10:17:58
I normally use 7dayshop, amazon or ebuyer. I always do a quick google as well.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Rik on May 11, 2010, 10:22:32
I found eBuyer more expensive than Misco on my last order. Amazon didn't have the XLs at the time, but I didn't think to check 7Dayshop.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: mrapoc on May 13, 2010, 00:43:10
cheers guys

so manuf ink seems to get the vote
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Rik on May 13, 2010, 08:23:56
Every time for me, Sam, but then I'm fussy about colour.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Gary on May 13, 2010, 08:25:44
I agree with Rik, I only ever use cannon inks in my old ip5000 thankfully they are not chiped as well  ;)
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: mrapoc on May 14, 2010, 20:44:14
ordered XL pack off amazon, £35 for the two original XLs :)

Not too bad considering they are HPs

shame the printer recognises compats, but then again, if im using originals, the heads etc. SHOULDN'T block up :)
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Rik on May 15, 2010, 08:34:00
I've never had that problem with an HP, Sam.
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: Lance on May 15, 2010, 11:15:30
Me neither.  :)
Title: Re: HP original inks (XL or normal?) or compats?
Post by: mrapoc on May 16, 2010, 22:14:41
Happy all round then :)