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RE: [ecs] printer advice req Reynolds,Martin Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:37:13 -0700

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 Mon, 6 Sep 2004 21:37:13 -0700
I have refilled HP and Canon cartridges. Canon is easier, because the
ink tanks are just tanks. The HPs have a smart cartridge that the
printer can check for refills. Epson looks similar to the Canon, but the
Canon has a removable head (I have had Epsons clog).

That said, I would go with the combo - buy a thin Canon LIde scanner and
a Canon printer. Total about $150. I like the Canon printers for speed.

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?refer=cnet.com&id=1002549

(couldn't find the scanner on sale but it happens)



or

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?sid=qwod0jv4h237zl1&id=1002958&
track=searchViewed

for an all in one.


Refilling is easy but messy. You have to drill a hole in the top of the
tank, the drill comes in a kit. When you refill it, the ink runs out of
the bottom until you can reseal the hole. Wear gloves, or lay in a stock
of Clorox, or both.



-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:mark1@markgilmore.net] 
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 6:08 PM
To: ecsl@netbloc.com; ecs@netbloc.com
Subject: [ecs] printer advice req

can anyone recommend a cheap/basic printer/scanner/copier that either
uses 
low-cost cartridges
or cartridges that may be easily re-filled ?
thanks

Mark Gilmore
http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com 

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