Need ink for Canon MP500...cheaper then ebay or amazon...

starkiller
starkiller Posts: 2,723
edited November 2013 in The Clubhouse
Is there any such thing? My wife wants the "real" stuff, no generics or refill-types. Stuff isn't cheap and since the model is no longer made it doesn't show up at Black Friday anymore :(
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,014
    edited November 2013
    Printer ink....another scam.

    If she wants originals, it will cost some. Almost cheaper in the long run to buy a new printer. Comes with ink and the newer cartridges will be more readily available. No ?
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited November 2013
    Agreed. Ink, toner, etc. is how HP, and other printer companies, make money. It has been equated to the razor model, sell the razor for little, and make money on the blades. Years ago HP tried suing the companies that refilled empty HP cartridges. When they lost that, they tried a propaganda campaign saying non-HP ink would break the printer. Since a very sizable percentage of their profits were coming from the printer division, this made sense.
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited November 2013
    Well the Pixma has been working great for her and she doesn't want to change..but, there are some pretty incredible black friday deals for printers so i might be able to change her mind...maybe...
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  • oldmodman
    oldmodman Posts: 740
    edited November 2013
    I buy original Canon factory refills on Costco's web site. They don't carry them in the store anymore.

    I have a Pixma 960
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited November 2013
    I've been usin generic ink from Amazon in my MP620 for over 3 years. never any issues with it. 4 complete sets (20 carts) for less than $20 delivered.

    Works just as well as the Canon ink.

    http://www.amazon.com/PGI-5BK-CLI-8-15-Pack-Compatible-Cartridges/dp/B00450N5BM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_misc_15
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited November 2013
    Hmm, clicked on the link and the ad says it will fit but the amazon icon box says it won't....would be nice if it does fit as the price is much much lower !
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited November 2013
    Does your printer take PGI-5 and CLI-8 carts? If it does, they will fit. Or just do another search, there are at least 30 options for the carts my MP620 uses.
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited November 2013
    That's them, guess the "help" box on amazon isn't :)
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited November 2013
    Since i am not smart what does "with chip" mean in the description for the generic stuff?
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,781
    edited November 2013
    starkiller wrote: »
    Since i am not smart what does "with chip" mean in the description for the generic stuff?

    There is a chip on each cart, it's how the printer keeps track of how much ink you've used, and when the cart is empty. The only time I've seen them sold without chips, is when you buy blank (empty) carts that you fill yourself.
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited November 2013
    Ahh ok..thanks...think we will check out your supplier on the next go around..in fact i may just buy a set now and see how they work...
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