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    Epson EcoTank ET-4800 vs HP Smart Tank 570

    I want to get a new printer I'm down to 2 choices: Epson EcoTank ET-4800 and HP Smart Tank 570 I was hoping someone could give me an opinion Epson: 5 year warranty and 7500 pages from one black ink bottle - with cashback, costs £200 HP: 3 year warranty and 12,000 pages from 2 black ink...
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    What ink tank printer to buy? HP?

    I want to buy a tank printer and was looking for recommendations... Best choice HP? ONLY because of ability to send email and get prints done - this is the easiest solution for printing from things like mobile - all other solutions need apps and or other settings But how about... Quality...
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    Canon MX870 - can I print to using mobile?

    I've got a Canon MX870. I have it on Wifi. Can I print to it using my mobile? I've tried searching on my mobile. It's not listed. Just wondering. Thanks.
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    What new inkjet printer is easiest to refill?

    Just wondering... if I was to recommend a printer to buy for someone... that would be easy to refill... What should I recommend? In the past (many years ago), I would have recommended Canon. But don't know anymore. Thanks.
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    What happens if I fill PGI-520BK with CLI-521BK ink?

    My laser toner run out! So I had to use my old Canon MX870. PGI-520BK was empty. I had ink for all cartridges apart from PGI-520BK. So I refilled with CLI-521BK ink. Just wondering if that's a bad idea? It got me out of prison for today. If not a good idea, I'll get stock of PGI-520BK ink. Thanks.
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    Trouble filling in PG520 cartridge

    I haven't used my MX870 in ages now. Prints OK. I need to do a few head cleans I think. I have a new PG520 ink cartridge - now empty and needing refilling. I think that's what it's called - it's the big fat one. I've got the refill kit. I'm having trouble inserting the needle in. I've hit a...
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    Where to buy toner refill powder?

    The availability seems to be very very poor? Only a few sellers in eBay. (Lots of sellers in eBay USA). Black powder OK to get. But colours - only a handful of options. Amazon has hardly any at all. Thanks. AND... why is this forum not posted to...!? I see my last post from January still on...
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    What laser printer to buy?

    I need to buy a new laser printer. I need a colour one. I will be printing 100+ pages a day on average. What laser should I buy that is easily refillable? I assume all need chips of some kind? Ideally: would like automatic duplex printing - but can live without. Importantly: these 100 pages...
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    Home made DTG for tshirt printing?

    I posted here a while back asking for advice on starting a tshirt printing business. One of the things suggested as a DTG (Direct to Garment) printer. These are super expensive. And what I read: don't bother with the cheap ones ($15,000), these will just take loads of time and be hard to use...
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    Where do I get white toners from?

    I'm looking into getting into tshirt printing and have seen one of the laser printers sold by a supplier come with white toner. I can't find anywhere else where they sell white toner for the same printer. Just wondering where you can get? Anyone know? Thanks OM
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    Need advice starting a tshirt printing business

    I know this isn't the right place to ask about tshirt printing... I'm considering starting a business for this Anyone know where to go to get advice? Youtube have excellent videos - but one too many want you to subscribe to a paid website to be given 'all' the secrets Just looking for some...
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    Laserjet ink warning - replace straight away or wait till it stops?

    I have a Dell laserjet I got a warning saying one of the inks was low With inkjet, I know you're not supposed to continue printing - the print head will go Is it a similar thing with laserjets? Thanks OM
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    Is it cheaper to print in grey or black?

    I thought I was shrewd... where I can, I will print in grey - my thinking being that I'm saving on costs I have a colour laser Then I thought... what if colour ink was being used to print the grey???? Oh... that would throw my cost saving efforts counter productive But then I'm thinking, on a...
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    Blotchy blue colour from my Dell laser C1760NW

    I have a brand new Dell C1760NW It's done about 200 pages I am getting blotchy printing from the blue See the image below It's less than a month old - but this is a brand new replacement The previous one had the same problem (it got replaced because of stuck paper) No compatible ink has been...
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    Is it OK to keep a laser toner out?

    I've bought a Dell colour printer Cost of ink is *extortionate* :( The reason why I purchased was because the cost of 3rd party ink is super cheap :) I've ordered and received the 3rd party ink... But... I need to test and make sure all is OK!! If I take out the existing ink toners... will it...
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    Dell laser printers - any good?

    I've seen a colour one for £99 - with 3 year warranty The compatible toner inks are £25 for a full set + they have lots of good reviews Good deal I think? I was considering buying a Brother printer... But for the compatibles, Dell seems to be much cheaper Or am I missing something...
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    Wireless printing gone in MP640

    MP640: suddenly, the wireless is not working :( I turned on, opened. turned off electrics, while I unsuccessfully tried to top fill 2.5 hours later, I used a new set of carts that I fortunately had Wireless printing not working :( :( I've tried the latest drivers I've checked settings on...
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    Top filling: cartridges leaking!! HELP!

    First time doing top refilling Yellow ink cartridge leaking!!! I suspect the others might leak as well What am I doing wrong? I followed octoink video on youtube I'm using aluminium tape BIG disaster so far :( HELP! I need to print urgently before midnight!!! Thanks Omar
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    Can I top fill a cartridge that I've been German filling?

    I've decided to switch to top filling (after a reply on the forum) Is it OK to start top filling a cart that I've been German filling? Or do I need to start with a new cart? Thanks Omar
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    Debri inside my PGI 520BK

    I used the big fat syringe and orange clip from Octoink to purge my PGI 520BK This had been messing around for a long time - very hard to fill + I can never fill upto the top - always would leak When I had clear water in the cartridge, I could see small bits of debri - I assume these were from...
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