Pro 10s Red Ink

[Paul Edmunds]

The 'larger' cartridges I'm referring to are for a 'wide format' Canon, not the Pro10. I seem to remember some of the

 

[Artur5]

What "larger" cartridges of PGI-72R ink? Do you see any when you search the internet? I did not in my very brief search on Google.
Unless you can find OEM Canon PGI-72R in an XL or some other larger size, then the ink is not OEM Red PGI-72 as you infer.
First find these larger OEM cartridges before making your supposition.

For large carts I mean the ones used in the Pro1000 and bigger models. I thought that the composition of the ink used in PGI-72 carts was exclusive of the Pro10 but, as @The Hat says, if PC sells OEM PGI-72R (it's clearly written in the bottle's label) then it's not unlikely that cartridges for larger format Canon printers use the same red ink formula.
Mike won't tell and we shouldn't ask him, because it's none of our business where he gets this red ink, as long as it's genuine Canon and performs flawlessly ( which it does).

 

[stratman]

we shouldn't ask him

Do you buy suits from the back of a van in an alley?

It is perfectly acceptable to ask why you are paying 3 times more for Red than the other colors. It is perfectly acceptable to ask that you heard that this is actual OEM PGI-72 Red and if so from where. To think it is none of your business as the paying customer is silly. If Mikling does not want to answer or hedges then it's up to you on how to proceed.

 

[The Hat]

it's up to you on how to proceed.

I don't reckon it's a secret, because the cartridge to get is the Canon PFI-1700 Red, and that will keep you in red ink for the lifetime of your printer, (About 25 refills) a cheaper option would be to get supplied by PC inks..

 

[stratman]

Canon PFI-1700 Red

700 ml for $294, for imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 and PRO-4000 large-format printers, seen on Google. I think Mikling's sales are safe. Doubt many will shell out that kind of money at one time. Plus, doing the math, Mikling is making very little for his work, unless he finds these cartridges at steep discounts. Precision Colors is a quality source for refilling supplies.

 

[palombian]

Checking now PCs website, I see that Mike stopped shipping outside North America for logistic reasons. Luckily enough, my last order of three weeks ago was just before the change of policy,

That's very bad news, really .

 

[Artur5]

Yes, that's too bad. I buy Octoink products for most of my needs, but PC comes handy for things like Canon PGI-72 OEM red. Mike suggests using an International forwarding service from the USA. I may look into that but I suspect that total shipping costs would be proportionally high for low priced packets.

 

[palombian]

Che

Yes, that's too bad. I buy Octoink products for most of my needs, but PC comes handy for things like Canon PGI-72 OEM red. Mike suggests using an International forwarding service from the USA. I may look into that but I suspect that total shipping costs would be proportionally high for low priced packets.

Since I still print with 9500's this is no problem for me at least for the near future.
See my new thread on this.

 

[websnail]

Yes, that's too bad. I buy Octoink products for most of my needs, but PC comes handy for things like Canon PGI-72 OEM red. Mike suggests using an International forwarding service from the USA. I may look into that but I suspect that total shipping costs would be proportionally high for low priced packets.

Just realised that I'd sourced some OEM Lucia Ex Red about 8 months back and it's kicking around in 50ml bottles so I can make it available if anyone wants it.

With regards to the compatible alternatives I think we've got a few variations with at least two that are completely new.. I'd be happy for someone to play with it in some cleaned 72R carts. Deposit* needed for the inks but happy to supply someones itch to compare.

*Deposit is refundable but I just want to be sure I'm not funding someones ink habit for no return... You has to write the review before you gets the monies back n'all