Best CLI-8 Bulk Ink Sources?

[Paul Verizzo]

First, by "best" I mean not only accurate color, but known "Chroma Life" quality like the Canon cartridges. At $20/cart with tax, that's a lot of overhead. Not much or any better, and sometimes a hell of a lot worse on eBay.

I've been refilling carts since the BJC-6000 era, and I've used plenty of generics, too. Most bulk inks from MIS/Inkjetsupply. All well and good for general printing, but I'd like to find a top notch source for my best efforts and for sale on my 9000 MK II. With modern technology, there is no longer any issue with color matching. I'm referring to longetivity.

Any thoughts? Evidence?

 

[The Hat]

Longevity is not determined by dye inks alone so you’ll have to re-think your question.

Finding the right ink and paper combination is the key to longevity so long term testing is the only way of getting what you want or desire, or save time and energy and switch to a pigment printer..

 

[Paul Verizzo]

Longevity is not determined by dye inks alone so you’ll have to re-think your question.

Finding the right ink and paper combination is the key to longevity so long term testing is the only way of getting what you want or desire, or save time and energy and switch to a pigment printer..

I'm aware of that, Hat. Canon papers.

 

[The Hat]

Not necessarily, yes Canon paper for Canon ink, but it may not work with all 3rd party inks on the market...