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Best value for money printer cartridges

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PC_HelpMe

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Posted September 14, 2012 at 3:46PM

Hi folks,

I have an Epson SX440 and spent about £25 on some original Epson ink and I'm sure I haven't printed that much out - but it's already coming up that they are nearly empty!!

I have tried compatibles in the past but after the last lot I bought weren't recognised by the printer I went on to originals. I'm just surprised at how quick the originals have been used up.

Can anyone recommend any websites that sell decent compatibles and/or good price originals?

Thank you!

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PC_HelpMe

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Posted September 15, 2012 at 10:28PM

Thank you romanby1 will have a look.

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BT

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Posted September 16, 2012 at 8:29AM

Installation is very simple.

The cartridges are replaced with a dummy cart connected to the in tanks with flexible tubing.

See here for a demonstration

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Terry Brown

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Posted September 23, 2012 at 11:42AM

Personally I use a company called 'Stinkyink'. Web site www.stinkyink.com for my HP printer. They normally come in a Factory sealed container and seem to last for ages (and I do a lot of printing).

Cannot send link as forum will not allow (Classed as SPAM

You can buy sets, or individuals. If you get a duff one (Very rare) send it back (freepost envelope they supply) and they will send replacement.

Terry

Sorry if you think it is spam, I just was passing on my experience.

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spuds

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Posted September 23, 2012 at 11:57AM

I have a number of printers, and if possible use CISS or refill cartridge systems if available.

Having used some of the once well advertised compatible companies, I began to have problems and decided to use eBay due to cheapness. Never had a problem so far, and if you check close enough, you may find that some cartridges have extra ink to those supplied from the printer manufacturer or well known and advertised compatible supplier's.

At the end of the day, all it needs is a little homework!.

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Nontek

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Posted September 23, 2012 at 5:40PM

inkredible

I use inkredible for my Epson printers, very good price and excellent service. www.inkredible.co.uk

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rdave13

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Posted September 23, 2012 at 6:13PM

I'll second Nontek .

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interzone55

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Posted September 27, 2012 at 11:32AM

I've normally used www.choicestationery.co.uk in the past, but when I changed my printer last they didn't list compatibles for it, so I bought a pack from www.7dayshop.com instead, worked out at about £2 a cartridge. I've not used these cartridges yet, as the originals that came with the printer have lasted a surprisingly long time

Quick tip for making your Epson cartridges last longer - never turn the printer off. Each time you power cycle the printer it cleans the heads, this uses ink at an alarming rate. Modern printers only use a tiny amount of power when on standby, so you're unlikely to spend more on power than you saved on ink...

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