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    PRINTER INK!! (where can i get the best deal?)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by heavyA, Feb 24, 2006.

  1. heavyA

    heavyA Notebook Enthusiast

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    where can i get the lowest price on lexmark black ink for a presario printer?
    is there any coupons or websites out there?

    usually i get it for $34 at the store but there must be cheaper prices. :cool:
     
    heavyA, Feb 24, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends if you want brand name or generic ink.

    eBay is a good start
     
    coriolis, Feb 24, 2006
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  3. JackBauer

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    JackBauer, Feb 24, 2006
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    No such thing as 'the best deal' when it comes to inkjets. If you want cheap printing, you shoulda got a Laser. I get about 5000 pages for $100.
     
    olyteddy, Feb 25, 2006
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    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    I've always found the best prices for my carts. from www.imarketcity.com The carts for my canon mp780 are only $1.25 a piece. Not sure about for your printer but I'd sure check it out.
     
    ru1thirst, Feb 25, 2006
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  7. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Jason, Feb 25, 2006
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  8. JackBauer

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    Whoa, your store beats mine to death!! I've got the MP780, too. Now, I have a new store from which to buy my cartridges. Thanks!
     
    JackBauer, Feb 25, 2006
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    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    I disagree Inkjets can cost about the same amount as Lasers. I have an inkjet and I purchased 6 bottles of ink for my printer. I can refill my canon i960 printer easily. I have done over 3000 prints and still have over 1/2 the ink that I purchased left. In fact one day I printed 700 sheets of paper x 2 sides so 1400 sides... for a friend because he was going to have them printed at a photo store.... but they wanted $700. Because each sheet had not only black text on it but also some pictures. I got the job done for him for around $20 worth of ink.

    If you know where to get good ink... and know how to refill your printer... then inkjets are the way to go! :)
     
    Jason, Feb 26, 2006
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  10. ru1thirst

    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    Glad to help. Also, I don't know if it is just my location (Bay Area, Ca.) but the shipping is extremly fast also. One of my better finds I think.
     
    ru1thirst, Feb 26, 2006
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  11. abcdefg

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    Get refills!
     
    abcdefg, Feb 27, 2006
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    Lunar_Lamp Notebook Guru

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    I second what abcdefg said. I live in the UK and nowhere can even come close to the price of a refil - there are even shops that do refils for you while you wait if you are a supreme technophobe. It's pretty simple, saves a chunk of money, and doesn't degrade quality really (though my experiences are relatively limited, so don't take just my word for it on the quality front).
     
    Lunar_Lamp, Mar 1, 2006
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  13. SCSI

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    bulkinkjetcarts.com, 2for1imaging.com, alotofthings.com
     
    SCSI, Mar 16, 2006
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    I get all my printer needs from printerink.com. They have ranked the top 6 generic ink cartridges on the basis of quality, customer service, etc. If you're looking for cheaper cartridges for your Presario printer this might be the best way to go. All the cartridges on this site offer the same print quality as the original brands, but at almost half the cost. They are very reliable and come with a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied. You lose nothing in trying them out. They also offer discounts, and some have free shipping!
     
    mchljohnson7, Oct 29, 2008
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  16. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I use them inkjet refill kits (even though they are against the agreements). Other than making a huge mess they work okay
     
    millermagic, Oct 29, 2008
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