Testing Cheaper Printer Ink

jmke · 14th June 2005, 17:36

Computer users world-wide spend $22 billion a year on ink cartridges, and the big companies are getting stingier with the amount of ink they are putting into each cartridge, the Wall Street Journal reports. Entrepreneurs are seeking a slice of that market by undercutting HP and Lexmark with ink prices 20% to 50% lower. The Journal tested do-it-yourself refill kits, cartridge retail outlets and replacement cartridges from online stores to find the best way to save money on ink refills. One major finding: The quality often wasn't as good as with the name-brand cartridges.

http://online.wsj.com/public/article...ml?mod=b logs

Sidney · 14th June 2005, 18:04

"What causes the color pigment separated from the solution making the pigment solidified and the solution feels and looks like clear water?" I asked.

A owner of the business smiled and said "The "water" they use."

14th June 2005, 17:36	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Testing Cheaper Printer Ink Computer users world-wide spend $22 billion a year on ink cartridges, and the big companies are getting stingier with the amount of ink they are putting into each cartridge, the Wall Street Journal reports. Entrepreneurs are seeking a slice of that market by undercutting HP and Lexmark with ink prices 20% to 50% lower. The Journal tested do-it-yourself refill kits, cartridge retail outlets and replacement cartridges from online stores to find the best way to save money on ink refills. One major finding: The quality often wasn't as good as with the name-brand cartridges. http://online.wsj.com/public/article...ml?mod=b logs __________________

14th June 2005, 18:04	#2
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	"What causes the color pigment separated from the solution making the pigment solidified and the solution feels and looks like clear water?" I asked. A owner of the business smiled and said "The "water" they use." __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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