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TwoRails · 09-24-2002, 09:26 PM

I've only skimmed articles about refilling in general, and never "noticed" anything alarming. However, I'd would take a serioius WAG that refilling cartridges that have their own print heads, like HP would present the least risk:

If the ink has more suspended solids, or solids of a higher micron size, then I'd imaging that eventually the nozzles / jets could clog. If a HP cartridge clogs, you just buy another. With a Cannon, or other printers with the nozzles / jets built into the printer, then it would be a more expensive fix.

I guess (again) that this could also be true if any of the refill inks have anything that could gum up or otherwise clog the nozzles /jets.

TwoRails

09-24-2002, 09:26 PM	#14
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	I've only skimmed articles about refilling in general, and never "noticed" anything alarming. However, I'd would take a serioius WAG that refilling cartridges that have their own print heads, like HP would present the least risk: If the ink has more suspended solids, or solids of a higher micron size, then I'd imaging that eventually the nozzles / jets could clog. If a HP cartridge clogs, you just buy another. With a Cannon, or other printers with the nozzles / jets built into the printer, then it would be a more expensive fix. I guess (again) that this could also be true if any of the refill inks have anything that could gum up or otherwise clog the nozzles /jets. TwoRails