Genuine original Canon vs Compatible & Refill Cartridges – which should I use?
Solution: It really is up to you. There are many people who swear by refills and compatible cartridges, and many others who have had problems with them. In a nutshell: Dangers: Compatible/refilled cartridges vary in ink quality. Poor quality ink can dry out your print head and cause damage. You can replace your print head, but this can cost as much as a new printer. You will also invalidate your warranty by using non-genuine ink. Benefits: Canon ink is very expensive and good quality compatible substitutes can severely cut the cost of printing without damaging your printer. Minimise the risks – you can take the following steps to minimise the risks of damaging your printer (it’s a good idea to follow this advice whether you use genuine cartridges or not): – Try not to let your cartridges run dry – this can clog the print head. – Always power off the printer using the printer’s power switch rather than simply unplugging and switching off at the mains. The reason is that some printers ke
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