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  1. wilko

    Gti Bulk Ink

    Sorry but how can you make such a statement if you haven't tried this brand of ink. This ink is only slightly cheaper than OCP which this company also sells and I wouldn't class it as rubbish without trying it. I use OCP ink which imo is much better value than any other ink on sale. I only...
  2. wilko

    Gti Bulk Ink

    http://www.refillsupermarket.co.uk/gti-bulk-ink-canon-ink-c-119_125_135.html Anyone tried this ink? Seems darn good value if you use a lot of ink (I litre capacities only) They also sell OCP ink. Cheap but also only in I litre capacities
  3. wilko

    Canon MG series printers - Grey ink use

    Anyone own one of these printers? I'm looking to get one and and will be ordering some bulk ink for it. I know that photo black is used for photos and not general use but is the grey soley used for B&W & greyscale printing or is it also used in photos & document printing? Don't want to order too...
  4. wilko

    WIFI printer with refillable carts

    Thanks for that, it's something I hadn't thought of. Actually he has a printer already which is not wi-fi so he could use that.
  5. wilko

    WIFI printer with refillable carts

    I'm looking for a cheapish wifi printer for my son. He's got young kids and needs a wifi printer so he can store it away from their prying hands. However, I want to be able to refill his carts for him. Personally I have 3 ip4500 & 1 MP610 & 1 ip4200 printers which I keep going with OCP ink &...
  6. wilko

    Yet another thread on the German refill method

    I can't comment on the 520/521carts but I I have refilled my BCi & CLi carts over and over again using the German method with squeezy bottles. I no longer replace the carts, I just refill them. I used to keep refilled (with syringes) carts ready for replacement but now with the squeezy bottles I...
  7. wilko

    The Truth about Canon Pigment vs Dye Black Ink

    I have a IP400,4200,4500 & MP610 and I only use OCP black dye ink. I can't remember the last time I had a black ink blockage. However, I do a lot of duplex printing so dye ink suits me. Having said all that Pigment Black gives you a lovely clear text print which doesn't run and I must admit I...
  8. wilko

    FIRST hand evaluation of removable plug aftermarket cartridges

    I only use OEM carts for refilling but I have used "Think" carts, from Choice Stationary UK , in the past and they were of good quality. Using OEM carts is the best bet but if you really need to use aftermarket carts, the price is a clue to their quality. Cheap aftermarket carts mean trouble...
  9. wilko

    Canon Pixma ip 2700 printer

    Suitable for what you want but be prepared to pay out ridiculous prices for replacement Canon cartridges. If you do a lot of printing, best look elsewhere.
  10. wilko

    Canon iP4700 cleaning cycle

    Spot on. Yet they still try to prevent we refillers with obstacles like chips and opaque cartridges. I suspect that their real enemies are the compatible cartridge manufacturers who produce cartridges at less than half the price of OEM carts. However, this doesn't explain why Canon has...
  11. wilko

    Canon ip4300

    I hope ruffin's suggestions have worked. If not do a search on this forum for cleaning printheads. There is lots of help available. How did you clean the printhead after you removed it? Let us know how you got on.
  12. wilko

    Epson vs. Canon vs. Brother

    The AIOs give you a scanner facility but printer output is of the same quality as the IP4xxx series. Most Canon printers have an inbuilt duplex facility which is very useful and is unprecedented in low end printers, I believe. As I said before, do a Google review search to find out what is...
  13. wilko

    Epson vs. Canon vs. Brother

    Generally Epson printers print slightly better photos than Canon but Canon printers are better all rounders. Excellent text printing and only slightly inferior photos to Epson. Most Canon owners swear by them but the latest models are disappointing because of problems with refilling. Try to...
  14. wilko

    Using Canon non OEM carts

    Quite rightly this forum carries many messages about using cheap universal ink for refilling cartridges and perhaps this is the main reason for printhead blockages. However, in my experience using refilled non OEM carts can also cause problems. In my non enlightened days I used such carts on...
  15. wilko

    Canon i6500 printhead and possible replacement

    If the 5200 is in good condition, grab it. Canon printers with the CLI-8 cartridges are far better than the recent models. Make sure you see a nozzle check print out before you buy. Personally I would stay clear of non OEM cartridges. They are almost always filled with cheap ink and the chip...
  16. wilko

    Canon i6500 printhead and possible replacement

    It all depends on whether or not you want to refill cartridges. What will you be using the printer for, photos, business etc? Do you need an inbuilt scanner for example?
  17. wilko

    Am I being brave? I'm thinking of buying a Lexmark printer!!!

    OM2 If you're not into refilling and not bothered about top class printing then go for it. All replacement cartridges are expensive to buy, including Canon 5yr warranty is exceptional. I wouldn't touch anything other than Canon myself but then I do all my own refilling.
  18. wilko

    Canon Pixma ip8500 complete refill newbie - need help

    I agree they're brilliant. I'm refilling by the German method and my syringes are now redundant
  19. wilko

    Hello, could anyone suggest me a good EU supplier?

    OCP inks are the best value in Europe and the ink is good quality (Nearest to Canon ink IMO). OCP main site is in Germany and their inks are sold from Promax Engineering in the UK. Don't know if they have an outlet where you are. As mentioned earlier Octojnkjet (Image Specialists ink) is also...
  20. wilko

    Successful clean

    Dougswell Tried your windscreen wash fluid tip with some success. I had a particular stubborn printhead blockage so decided to give it a try. In my case I used ready mixed screenwash fluid from my Supermarket (not Car-Plan) However, I heated the fluid first in a pan (not boiling) as I'm a...
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