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    Refillable Carts for PGI-5 and CLI-8 with ARC (review)

    I did a quick search and did not find anything about these so I am posting a review. After years of refilling BCI-3e and BCI-6 carts, my desktop printer died and I moved to a printer that uses the PGI-5 and CLI-8 carts. I had been using G&G cats (from meritline) because I can get them for...
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    Source for Canon Printhead...specifically for ip5000

    The printhead I have just died (5 orange blinks) and I am looking for a source for a new one. The previous source I used is no longer selling it. Looking for : Canon Pixma iP5000 QY6-0057-000. I have found it (hopefully) on ebay, will buy there if I cannot find a better price. I have 2 of...
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    Meritline ...BCI-6 cartridges...are they all G&G?

    Has any one purchased the bulk packages of ink carts through Meritline? I am talking about the BCI 3e Blk, and then BCI-6 B, C,Y, M. Their single packs show the G&G packaging. I have used G&G in the past and have been happy with them. I usually refill but woud like to keep a couple of pack...
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    Canon iP5000 how to test print a page

    I have the opportunity to purchase a USED iP5000 printer. Am told that it works great but that it will need new cartridges. I have no idea how long the carts have been empty or anything. I am conerned about the print head and would like to test it before I buy it. I have cartridges (BLK 3e...
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    Used Canon i860 - storage suggestions

    I was out bargin hunting at the garage sales yesterday, and purchased a used Canon i860. I actually purchased it from my next door neighbor for $5.00 (don't you love garage sales!). She only used original Canon cartridges in it (but not always the right ones! - see below). She has not used it...
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    Cartridge clip for refilling Canon BCI-6

    I had a link for a cartridge clip for Canon cartridges that could be used for storage and refilling. It was actually a clear plastic box that the cartriadge snapped into and had that clear, spongy rubbery stuff (sylastic? silicone?) to seal the outlet hole. Someone had even posted a photo of it...
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    Kodak Ultima Photo Paper

    I stopped by the local Office Depot yesterday and (of course) checked out their clearance sections. I found Kodak Ultima PhotoPaper (4x6, High Gloss, 100 shts) on sale for 4.01, and then further reduced to 2.01. Needless tosay I bought all 6 of the remaining packets. I also bough 6 packets of...
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    Epson Printer lawsuit settlement

    Saw this on another board: If you have one of these Epson printers you may be due a credit from Epson or a check. http://www.epsonsettlement.com/Printers.htm
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    Canon OEM ink tanks-stil useable?

    I was cleaning out my office and found an old BC-31e cartridge (print head and ink tanks CYM) for my now dead BJC-6000. It is new in the package (never opened). The only stamped information is the number "3101L13" on the back. No expiration date. It has to be at least 18 months old (maybe 2...
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    Storage of filled Canon cartridges

    Hello all, I just found this forum recently and have enjoyed perusing all of your combined wisdom and experiences. I'm not totally new to refilling - but I had been refilling the OEM cartridges and not the designed-for-refill ones. I always had trouble with the air-tight seal of the fill...
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