Epson compatible ink cartridges

[pammy]

As the title suggests I'm after Epson compatible cartidges. It's an R300 and I've been using compatible cartridges of late but have to say they have a tendency to leak and have been less than impressive.

We're thinking of going back to Epson originals which cost an arm and a leg so just wondered what other members might be using instead. I'd rather pay more and get the better quality - but only if I need to

 

[Roy Newling]

Try www.ijtdirect.co.uk I don't know if they do your model.

 

[pluggers]

If you buy direct from epsom a full set will be about £39 delivered, Or from what I have been told Staples do a full set(OEM) for £37.There is a company local to us called cartridge world that refill the original cartridges and they say it can be done for half the price of the new ones.I think its a national company so there might be one local to you.

 

[big x]

www.7dayshop.com are miles cheaper,I've never had any leaks on epson cheapies.

adam

 

[guydewdney]

bought mine from www.rubberfrog.co.uk

or these guys:-
http://www.burn-media.co.uk/home.php?cat=953

 

[SEM]

I'm now using http://www.inkbypost.co.uk/acatalog/Epson_Stylus_Photo_R300_X-Print_Quality_Cartridges.html for my Canon..
No problems printing on any paper... Started using Cartridge world, but they were always blocking up.. Then used Ryman 3 for 2 offers for my HP and Canon, again with no probs

 

[Benzowner]

If you want good quality prints, use the genuine article, if you are only printing drafts, use compatible. I have an HP printer and will not use anything but HP ink cartridges and paper, My two pennuf

 

[pammy]

If you want good quality prints, use the genuine article, if you are only printing drafts, use compatible. I have an HP printer and will not use anything but HP ink cartridges and paper, My two pennuf

My problem is we want both We print out lots of stuff for work which I begrudge paying top notch for. But I do want to be able to print quality stuff when I want.

I hopefully have in the offing a couple of sets of originals which will last us a couple of months. Failing that as it's hubby that does the work printing more than me - he's just going to have to get work to buy some replacements

Generally I am quite happy to use compatibles just as long as they do the job!

Thanks for the tips guys

 

[Fady]

I have an Epson printer and I get my cartridges from www.theinkfactory.com

They sell both OE cartridges and compatible ones - the ones for Epson printers are branded Jettec. For the price of one OE cartridge you can get four Jettec ones (and they claim that each of these holds 30% more ink).

Personally I think OE ink cartridges (and OE paper for that matter) are way overpriced and I fail to see how the cost can be justified. I've never done a like-for like comparison, but I am more than happy with the quality of the prints that I get - especially when you factor in the cost. I use both el cheapo paper and the Epson stuff if I want a decent finish.

 

[grasmere]

computer active readers choice for 2005
was choice stationary

- also they had the best price I found for my Epson DX4200

http://www.choicestationery.com/shop/

 

[Ian B Walker]

You could also try www.cpc.co.uk I have used their compatables before for an Epson and had no problems.