Inktec bulk-ink question

[Serville]

Does anyone know if Inktec really has different ink formulation for different types of Canon dye-printers ?
When I look at the cross reference table, they have different reference number for different Canon printers, although they are all dye-inks.
Is it just marketing? or are they really different ink formulation ?

I have bought 5 bottles of 100ml Inktec bulk-ink for each color but the bottle doesn't have a reference number that matches any of them.
It says for Canon though. (Pigment Black and Bk/C/M/Y Dye for Canon)

 

[pharmacist]

Serville,

Inktec makes different formulations: the cheapest ones are "universal" inks for all Canon printers, then you will have the formulation for the BCI-3/BCI-6 tanks and the latest is for the CLI-8 series of cartridges. So be careful: there is Inktec and Inktec ink and this not a marketing issue.

 

[Serville]

Thanks for the info. Never realize that.

 

[boyzo]

I found the dedicated inks are very good I used InkTec for HP 56/57/58 its a quality ink never let me down
the HP #56 never stopped for 1YEAR plus
the #57 was good for 15 refills
Have ordered InkTec dedicated Inks for the PGI5 CL8I and these are a ball to refill the german method
I think the canon tend to use quite a bit of ink due to self cleaning . .but when refilling who cares ;-)

 

[tommy_gf]

Does anyone know if Inktec really has different ink formulation for different types of Canon dye-printers ?
When I look at the cross reference table, they have different reference number for different Canon printers, although they are all dye-inks.
Is it just marketing? or are they really different ink formulation ?

I have bought 5 bottles of 100ml Inktec bulk-ink for each color but the bottle doesn't have a reference number that matches any of them.
It says for Canon though. (Pigment Black and Bk/C/M/Y Dye for Canon)

We are ink manufacturer in China, as I know, they have different ink formulation for different cartridge..by this case they can ensure the printing results similar with original ink, even many people would like to buy universal ink with a cheaper price, the priting result is different.. to protect your printing head, it is better to choose ink according to your cartridge model...

 

[Serville]

Thanks for the info Tommy.
It's another confirmation. Too bad I didn't realize this before I bought 5 bottles of each color, which are definitely universal ink.
Once I use up my stock, I will know what to buy. Always great info from this forum. Love it.