what are the reviews of the continuous flow ink replacements
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i have used mine with a continous ink system since day one and it works great
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Recommend the Parker Deluxe Ink Converter (5638200) instead of the cheaper converters that come with some if their pens. Have this converter and no problems in my "Urban" to date. Best of luck!
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I can't comment on HP inks or their refill inks. I use Epson printers exclusively. The after-market brands of inks work great. I don't get any fading or smudging. This is probably because Epson inks and their after-market copy cats stain the fabrics. I have washed & dried shirts, violating all the recommendations, and they hold up extremely well. I use the transfer papers to make shirts, caps, tote bags, etc. commercially and I am well satisfied. I buy my after-market Epson inks from Amazon sellers. Some of them are less than $1 per cartridge. Well worth the investment in an Epson printer if you do a lot of printing like I do.
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With one I just bought used through Amazon I haven't had a problem, but my last one I had a big problem with paper feed. I had over $100 in ink cartridges so I purchased a used one and it seems to work great. But I also use the best paper. It's thicker.
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Mine is very economical on ink. Not only that, but the 5 cartridge system is very efficient as well...with a combo cartridge you'd have to replace it any time you ran out of an individual color...run out of blue? replace the whole thing. run out of red? replace the whole thing. run out of yellow? replace the whole thing...with 5 cart. sys. you only replace the one that runs out. PLUS you can get ink cartridges for CHEAP on Ebay or Meritline.
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That is a good question. I have not continue to mess with them. I found the stem in the fountain pen is weak. Some broke off. I used a small narrow nail to poke the hole but it will not go into the pen. So I am not recommending them for purchase unless they include the proper ink with them. I will revisit them today because you asked. I will get back to when I figure this out. Take care Bill
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Places like mypublisher.com would be better if they fit your budget. The result is professionally bound and presumably not subject to fading as DIY inkjet inks might be. Get on their mailing list and wait for a teaser sale if it matters. I fully agree with the previous posters in any case.
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I recognize similar behavior in the refills I purchased/use. I say they issue very full amounts of ink initially. I wouldn't call them duds. Frankly I've had to replace these when I not used them for 'n' days and they were more difficult/less fun to write with. Not sure they're duds maybe the norm?
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ya, the ink is horrible and gives you tendinitis. I ordered some aftermarket refills from Germany that get some good reviews. I won't put a link because Amazon will probably block it. I tried buying refills from staples and cutting them, but it didn't work and just leaked a lot of ink!
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I haven't had any problems with ink quality. It is comparable to Epson ink.
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The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good... » Read More The ink is very different to anything pilot makes. First it is waterproof. It handles well in most pens I have tried it in. I have not been impressed with the fountain pens they market. This one was modified to work without a cartridge and you fill it with a dropper. The result is a huge reservoir. The nib is japanese and works fine. I am not convinced the huge reservoir is needed, and I can tell you if it leaks you are looking at a huge mess too. I find that most of noodlers descriptions of their inks(I own 4 different types) are extremely accurate, were other inks just say they are good products. « Show Less
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The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per... » Read More The starter color cartridges that come with it will last awhile if you only occasionally use color. I use it at my business, have had it for about 2 1/2 months, made a lot of copies, and haven't even approached the ink tanks having to be replaced. These are only the starter cartriges. I purchased an "XL" cartrige in black to replace the starter one when it ran out, looks like it will be about 6 months or so before I need to even think about it. The cartriges are not cheap but if they last well beyond what the starter ones do, they're well worth it. Print about 100 - 150 pages per day on average. « Show Less
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I think they are good and will give you a nice variety of inks. I have enjoyed using them.
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Hi Linda-The 495 is definitely a low-end printer, so depending on how many years you've had it, and how heavily you used it, it may have just reached it's life expectancy. Mine is still operational after three years, but for the last year it's really gotten heavy use. The ink is starting to leak and smear and the WiFi connection keeps kicking in and out. But, I just bought a replacement - an MX720 series which seems good so far. I've also had excellent service from my other Canon printer - an MX870. I like these better because of automatic two-sided copying. In general, Canon PIXMA printers have served me well, and as always you get what you pay for. Maybe time for you to upgrade. Hi Linda-The 495 is definitely a low-end printer, so depending on how many years you've had it, and how heavily you used it, it may have just reached it's life expectancy. Mine is still operational after three years, but for the last year it's really gotten heavy use. The ink is starting to leak and smear and the WiFi connection keeps kicking in and out. But, I just bought a replacement - an MX720 series which seems good so far. I've also had excellent service from my other Canon printer - an MX870. I like these better because of automatic two-sided copying. In general, Canon PIXMA... » Read More Hi Linda-The 495 is definitely a low-end printer, so depending on how many years you've had it, and how heavily you used it, it may have just reached it's life expectancy. Mine is still operational after three years, but for the last year it's really gotten heavy use. The ink is starting to leak and smear and the WiFi connection keeps kicking in and out. But, I just bought a replacement - an MX720 series which seems good so far. I've also had excellent service from my other Canon printer - an MX870. I like these better because of automatic two-sided copying. In general, Canon PIXMA printers have served me well, and as always you get what you pay for. Maybe time for you to upgrade. « Show Less
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Hi Mike ~ I did a lot of research before making my purchase; I would say go for it, I simply put in my model printer and went with the best bang for the buck and I'm soooooo glad I did and trust me, this is the only way I'll be buying my ink� hope this helped!
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I have the c3180 and had no problems with ink smearing. The transparency paper has one side that feels smooth and the other side is slightly rough. I laud out my designs to dry, just in case but was very rough after that. I used them for a home screen-printing machine.
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Got me - once I install them I throw box out. I've been using them for years and if I have a lull in printing and the package sits in my desk, when I install it, I never have a problem. I've had the printer for several years and it works well all the time. I would never use a generic ink - just isn't worth doing if something goes wrong. I recommend the ink AND the printer.