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I read somewhere that soon it would be cheaper to buy another printer
rather than buy inkjet cartridges.
Today I saw a printer selling for $74. I asked the sales person the
total cost for the cartridges for the printer (it took a black and a
colour cartridge). The cost was $72. Only $2 difference.

Regards Brian

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"Brian" <> wrote in message
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>I read somewhere that soon it would be cheaper to buy another printer
> rather than buy inkjet cartridges.
> Today I saw a printer selling for $74. I asked the sales person the
> total cost for the cartridges for the printer (it took a black and a
> colour cartridge). The cost was $72. Only $2 difference.
>
> Regards Brian


How about re-fill the cartridge? wouldn't cost more than $20.00

Cheers _ Hunibal _

"Brian" <> wrote in message
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>I read somewhere that soon it would be cheaper to buy another printer
> rather than buy inkjet cartridges.
> Today I saw a printer selling for $74. I asked the sales person the
> total cost for the cartridges for the printer (it took a black and a
> colour cartridge). The cost was $72. Only $2 difference.
>
> Regards Brian
You're assuming the new printer came with a full set of carts. Often they
come with a 'starter set'.

Tom

> You're assuming the new printer came with a full set of carts. Often they
> come with a 'starter set'.
>
> Tom
>

I've heard this, particulary from shop staff, but never found it to be
correct when I've bought Epson.

"dylan" <> wrote in message
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>> You're assuming the new printer came with a full set of carts. Often
>> they come with a 'starter set'.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>
> I've heard this, particulary from shop staff, but never found it to be
> correct when I've bought Epson.

It's HP that use "starter" sets.

"dylan" <> wrote:

>I've heard this, particulary from shop staff, but never found it to be
>correct when I've bought Epson.

Well good for Epson and I mean that as a compliment. My HP came with
carts with a G in partnumber. (Special one drop of ink carts).

Wes

Brian wrote:
> I read somewhere that soon it would be cheaper to buy another printer
> rather than buy inkjet cartridges.
> Today I saw a printer selling for $74. I asked the sales person the
> total cost for the cartridges for the printer (it took a black and a
> colour cartridge). The cost was $72. Only $2 difference.
>
> Regards Brian
I bought a refurbished HP 845 printer a couple of years ago for $45.
Well below the cost of two cartridges. I used it until a couple of
months ago when I bought an HP 1350 for $129. A bit more than the cost
of two cartridges, but not a lot. However, then printer manufacturers
are getting wise and are putting in 'starter cartridges' with only a
little ink in them. sigh.


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Ron Hunter

Hunibal wrote:
> How about re-fill the cartridge? wouldn't cost more than $20.00
>
> Cheers _ Hunibal _

Well, I tried that a few years ago. VERY messy, and only about 1 in 3
of the cartridges worked afterwards. Worse, the ink was terrible. No
thanks.


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Ron Hunter

Try printpal.com Carts are very cheap and work well. Been using them
for years. HP is a little more costly than Epson. Also after you have
purchased from them, they usually send you an email for 10% off and
free shipping. If I remember correctly, I think if you spend over $40
you get the free shipping. I usually get about 4 to 6 carts every time
and it runs me about 45 to 60 respectively. But you can order 2 if you
like. Anyway check it out.

Brian <> wrote:
> I read somewhere that soon it would be cheaper to buy another printer
> rather than buy inkjet cartridges.
> Today I saw a printer selling for $74. I asked the sales person the
> total cost for the cartridges for the printer (it took a black and a
> colour cartridge). The cost was $72. Only $2 difference.

It was cheaper to buy a new printer than to refill my Xerox C20. Then
again I got the C20 'free' for buying a set of consumables. The cost of
carts for it went *up* as the years went on, and after an unsuccessful
experiemtn with third-party inks, I looked at the cost of a new set of
carts, saw the offer a local shop had on the HP 5650 and bought one.

Sure, I miss the A3 and PostScript interpreter of the Xerox occasionally -
and I could get the carts refilled if I needed to I guess - but printer
economics are voodoo economics!

pete
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