neilslade
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I get lots of reports of good and bad company ink from alternative manufacturers.
Typically, the off the shelf generic ink is not suitable because each printer prints in a slightly different way- so you can't use the same formulas in Epson printers that you would in Canon printers.
The reliable and good alternative ink manufacturers (and these are never seen on store shelves- you have to order on-line or phone) custom make ink for specific printers, just like the big boys do.
Here is one typical letter about ink from one company that sells ink at really cheap prices- and we can read WHY -> Hi neil,
>
> I saw some of your comments on dpreview and also visited your site -
thanks
> for a lot of good info.
>
> I have been using Abacus ink as an alternative to Canon's on my i950 and
> except for one problem have been very satisfied. They give a magenta cast
> and have to be severely tamed - - 15 to -20 in the controls and sometimes
> this throws off other colors. I have tried a variety of settings to no
> avail.
>
> Have you tested these inks? How does Inkgrabber compare? The Abacus
> cartrifdges are only $1.85 ea vs. $2.50 -- so cost is not a real issue
here
> and I probably should try a set of inkgrabbers. If you have any thoughts
I'd
> appreciate it.
>
> Abacus is at:
>
>
https://private.abacus24-7.com/(y5noe455bpdhtm45qgutdj55)/home.aspx?aspxerro
> rpath=/tpg.aspx
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe Arceri
> JoeMA on dpreview
MY RESPONSE:
I won't even bother with the Abacus-- as you've pointed out, the magenta is
screwed up-- and I suspect they get their magenta from the same place as
Colorbat, which had similar problems.
Both MIS, Computer Friends, and Inkgrabber brands have required no adjustment over Canon ink parameters, for my Canon s900 and i960 printers (and presumably all other Canon printers).
I would suggest you switch brands. there may be others, hopefully people will report their experiences here on the forum as well.
Thanks for your comments
Please join our new InkJet Stuff forum at:
http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/
we'll keep you posted of all new stuff!
Neil
Typically, the off the shelf generic ink is not suitable because each printer prints in a slightly different way- so you can't use the same formulas in Epson printers that you would in Canon printers.
The reliable and good alternative ink manufacturers (and these are never seen on store shelves- you have to order on-line or phone) custom make ink for specific printers, just like the big boys do.
Here is one typical letter about ink from one company that sells ink at really cheap prices- and we can read WHY -> Hi neil,
>
> I saw some of your comments on dpreview and also visited your site -
thanks
> for a lot of good info.
>
> I have been using Abacus ink as an alternative to Canon's on my i950 and
> except for one problem have been very satisfied. They give a magenta cast
> and have to be severely tamed - - 15 to -20 in the controls and sometimes
> this throws off other colors. I have tried a variety of settings to no
> avail.
>
> Have you tested these inks? How does Inkgrabber compare? The Abacus
> cartrifdges are only $1.85 ea vs. $2.50 -- so cost is not a real issue
here
> and I probably should try a set of inkgrabbers. If you have any thoughts
I'd
> appreciate it.
>
> Abacus is at:
>
>
https://private.abacus24-7.com/(y5noe455bpdhtm45qgutdj55)/home.aspx?aspxerro
> rpath=/tpg.aspx
>
> Thanks
>
> Joe Arceri
> JoeMA on dpreview
MY RESPONSE:
I won't even bother with the Abacus-- as you've pointed out, the magenta is
screwed up-- and I suspect they get their magenta from the same place as
Colorbat, which had similar problems.
Both MIS, Computer Friends, and Inkgrabber brands have required no adjustment over Canon ink parameters, for my Canon s900 and i960 printers (and presumably all other Canon printers).
I would suggest you switch brands. there may be others, hopefully people will report their experiences here on the forum as well.
Thanks for your comments
Please join our new InkJet Stuff forum at:
http://www.nifty-stuff.com/forum/
we'll keep you posted of all new stuff!
Neil