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Submitted By: lightontheland

Location: Crossville, TN

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Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 6:14am

Here's a question that's only peripherally to photography, which is why it's posted here and not under "Inkjet Printing":

Since both of my Epson printers are now dedicated to photo work (I recently converted my 1280 to all-BW), I decided to buy a "cheap" printer to handle routine office work. I settleld on the Lexmark Z615, a surprisingly good little printer that was on sale at Staples for about $35. When I went back to Staples for a replacement black ink cartridge, I ended up with a two-pack which (you guessed it) cost more than the printer. Imagine my surprise.

I've done a Google search for alternative in sources, but there's no way to determine there what's good and what ain't.

Does anyone out there have any ideas or solutions that work, or do I need to find a forum for disgruntled ink consumers?

Thanks,

Bill

Submitted By: ronk

Location: Quensbury, NY

Joined: Mar 15 2005

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 8:34am

Bill,
I buy from a company at atlex. OEM inks at the best prices that I have seen out there. They have ink for all brands and models.
www.atlex.com

Submitted By: lightontheland

Location: Crossville, TN

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 8:56am

Thanks, Ronk, but they don't have my model's cartridge.....

Submitted By: David B. Brooks

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 1:13pm

Bill,

If the printer only cost $35 to begin with are you chancing that much trying an ink source you don't know? What I would suggest is checking to see if Staples or like large chain has their own OEM brand for the printer that is cheaper. Then at least if the ink is a problem you have someone real to hold accountable???

Submitted By: lightontheland

Location: Crossville, TN

Joined: Jun 2 2005

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 1:25pm

Good idea, David, I never thought to check for Staples house brand ink. I don't mind taking a chance, I just thought maybe someone had some experience with this. If it goes badly, well, I still have an old Epson 870 gathering dust in the closet.....

Submitted By: David B. Brooks

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 4:32pm

Bill,

For what it is worth, a year or so ago I needed a new "utility" printer for my business, e-mail computer, and purchased an Epson C-86 from my local Staples that was running a special on them. It has been the best printer for mostly document printing, I have had to date. Compared to dye-ink printers the text is sharper and does not smear or run if the paper gets damp. I've run about 6,000 sheets of paper through it and no problem. What I like best it accepts a "large" size black ink cartridge which makes my text printing reasonable in cost even using Epson ink.

Submitted By: Monte

Location: Iowa

Joined: Jun 10 2005

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 8, 2005 - 5:18pm

David,

I agree we have a C-86 Epson at work and it serves document printing very reasonable. Monte Johnson.

Submitted By: DaveBelew

Joined: Mar 16 2005

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 10, 2005 - 12:16am

I buy all my ink from Ink Farm.com. They have competitive prices, and they only charge a flat $3.95 for shipping, no matter how big the order. No sales tax if you don't live in Nevada.
They have excellent service. If you buy more than one each, generally there is an additional $1 per discount. 4ea carts and your shipping is paid.

Submitted By: lightontheland

Location: Crossville, TN

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Re: Ink, Inc.

Posted: October 10, 2005 - 2:58pm

Thanks, David, but that's just about what I'm paying for OEM ink at our local Staples, with their "Rewards Card" discount. My dusty ol' 870 is looking better by the minute.....