brooke.bradford
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As I began researching options for refilling inkjet cartridges tonight, I was surprised to discover that Walgreens Pharmacy offers that service 24/7. Unfortunately, they use an automated dispenser which does not recognize Canon cartridges. I have been searching for a database which x-references cartridges, hoping to find that the Canon CL-211 and CL-210 are identical to cartridges used by different printer manufacturers, but have had no luck. Does anyone know if such a database exists?
As I continued my research, I found plenty of online retailers for refill kits, which seems to be the most cost effective choice. All of the sites begin by asking the make and model of the customers printer, supposedly to assure that the appropriate "ink" is provided. Originally, I assumed that the differences involved minor variations in hue, and/or diluent ratios to accommodate different d.p.i. capabilities. I have since discovered the dye vs. pigment variable, yet none of the retailers I have visited mention this. Frankly, the lack of details leaves me suspicious...
Can anyone tell me if the "ink" for my printer/cartridge combination is dye or pigment based? And/or refer me to a price competitive online retailer that either provides these details, or can be trusted not to?
Thanks for reading, I'll keep my fingers crossed...
As I continued my research, I found plenty of online retailers for refill kits, which seems to be the most cost effective choice. All of the sites begin by asking the make and model of the customers printer, supposedly to assure that the appropriate "ink" is provided. Originally, I assumed that the differences involved minor variations in hue, and/or diluent ratios to accommodate different d.p.i. capabilities. I have since discovered the dye vs. pigment variable, yet none of the retailers I have visited mention this. Frankly, the lack of details leaves me suspicious...
Can anyone tell me if the "ink" for my printer/cartridge combination is dye or pigment based? And/or refer me to a price competitive online retailer that either provides these details, or can be trusted not to?
Thanks for reading, I'll keep my fingers crossed...