alexandereci
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There are 2 bulk inks available locally, with different prices. How does one "test" if an ink supplier or the ink itself is of good quality? Do I just use it and hope for the best? Do I have to find out the hard way via clogged print heads and busted carts? Is there a safer method?
I used to use one brand before, but availability for Canon bulk inks became spotty so I shifted to the other brand which was more expensive but availability was consistent. However, I've been having print head problems with both brands in the past ---- but I can't tell if the problems were due to the inks, to my printing habits, or to the quality of the printhead itself (integrated PG-40 CL-41 carts)...
Now with my iP3300, I'm wondering if I should still take the risk with these inks (if it was my printing habits or printhead quality at fault)? Or should I buy another brand from eBay (if it was the ink at fault)?
The cheap-ness of the local inks are really a come on, so I'd want to test these inks first if possible.
Any advice?
I used to use one brand before, but availability for Canon bulk inks became spotty so I shifted to the other brand which was more expensive but availability was consistent. However, I've been having print head problems with both brands in the past ---- but I can't tell if the problems were due to the inks, to my printing habits, or to the quality of the printhead itself (integrated PG-40 CL-41 carts)...
Now with my iP3300, I'm wondering if I should still take the risk with these inks (if it was my printing habits or printhead quality at fault)? Or should I buy another brand from eBay (if it was the ink at fault)?
The cheap-ness of the local inks are really a come on, so I'd want to test these inks first if possible.
Any advice?