Has anyone tried using refurbished cartridges? I hear they are pretty good and half the cost. Any opinions?
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I had started to use refurbished cartridges on my last printer/scanner/fax/copier which was a total workhorse and had never had an issue when I used new cartridges. After my second round of refurbished cartridges, there were clogs, spreading ink/toner and in general, poor copies. The machine then clogged and broke and could not be rehabilitated. Since I have purchased the new HP, I will only use new cartridges. I paid too much money for this machine to take that chance and the production in phenomenal, particularly with the XL cartridges. Your choice. Good luck.
628395
Hi. Please take the cartridges out, then please turn off printer and then wait 20 seconds. Then turn on printer and don't put in cartridges yet. Wait until the printer starts up. And when it prompts for the cartridges. Please put them in and do 2 test prints. This should work. Please let me know. Thank you
644265
you didn't do anything wrong. I had the same problem and the company would not do anything about them because it was past so many days! Everywhere else I ordered the cartridges from were good up to a year if there was a problem. Not this company. some of my were not recognized by the printer, so they weren't any good to me. Other ones leaked in the bag. I've been trying to use them up, but I have to clean the heads alot too. These are garbage and amazon should stop selling them.
1180572
I received paperwork in my shipment that stated your printer will give you an "empty" notification, because the little computer chip on each cartridge will not work correctly after being remanufactured. There were also instructions on how to bypass or ignore the "ink level warning" on the printer if that warning doesn't allow the printer to print. Give it a try printing a sample page or two. My replacement cartridges have been working just fine. Good luck!
767391
I have used OC Products and Printonic from Amazon in my printer like this. Most of the generic or refurbished cartridges that I have used worked well. I have had a few that did not. I recently got some very cheap ones from Meritline that worked when first installed, then after a few weeks, suddenly the printer did "not recognize" the cartridge and would not print. I tried a lot of things but nothing worked and I had to throw away those 2 cartridge, 2 black ink. My advice DO NOT get the very cheapest ones. Amazon has a feature that I like very much where it will let you know if the cartridges will work in your printer if you have it listed. I have used OC Products and Printonic from Amazon in my printer like this. Most of the generic or refurbished cartridges that I have used worked well. I have had a few that did not. I recently got some very cheap ones from Meritline that worked when first installed, then after a few weeks, suddenly the printer did "not recognize" the cartridge and would not print. I tried a lot of things but nothing worked and I had to throw away those 2 cartridge, 2 black ink. My advice DO NOT get the very cheapest ones. Amazon has a feature that I like very much where it will let you know if the... » Read More I have used OC Products and Printonic from Amazon in my printer like this. Most of the generic or refurbished cartridges that I have used worked well. I have had a few that did not. I recently got some very cheap ones from Meritline that worked when first installed, then after a few weeks, suddenly the printer did "not recognize" the cartridge and would not print. I tried a lot of things but nothing worked and I had to throw away those 2 cartridge, 2 black ink. My advice DO NOT get the very cheapest ones. Amazon has a feature that I like very much where it will let you know if the cartridges will work in your printer if you have it listed. « Show Less
644267
you didn't do anything wrong. I had the same problem and the company would not do anything about them because it was past so many days! Everywhere else I ordered the cartridges from were good up to a year if there was a problem. Not this company. some of my were not recognized by the printer, so they weren't any good to me. Other ones leaked in the bag. I've been trying to use them up, but I have to clean the heads alot too. These are garbage and amazon should stopselling them.
451235
I know that some folks have responded that their printer could not recognize the cartridges when loaded, however I have had NO problem. These Cartridges have worked great for me!
1026868
I had the same issue with one of the cartridges. I assume it's the chance one takes with super cheap ink. I did order more and if it has a problem again, I'll just pony up for the full-priced stuff.
1180221
Mine bought since then (new) AND DOES NOT WORK FINE. Tried many and NONE worked.Others say that it worked....50-50 chance it doesn't. Again, NONE worked. Take your own risk.I'll buy genuine cartridges for this printer for now on. They ALL work.
740701
Works fine for me as well. One cartridge was not recognized but then it worked fine. For the cost it works just fine.
2003721
The same thing happened to me with cheapie cartridges that cost under $15. I spent a little more for these and the printing has been excellent. I highly recommend them.
302809
The ones I bought worked fine. They don't last quite as long, but seem worth it for the price. When you install one, it does show up on your screen as a counterfeit/refilled cartridge, not authentic "new" hp, & you have to verify that you want to use it. Hp doesn't like people saving money on ink for their printers.
1659532
Yes to both questions. Replacement cartridge cost will easily exceed the purchase price of the printer over time but that's typical for most printers. Also dealers for replacement cartridges are limited but I currently use suppliesguys.comHope that helps.
1066458
I've been using these cartridges, and have not had any problems, which is no help to you at all. I'm so sorry. It could be a one time manufacturing glitch, which is certainly not reassuring.
1536583
I've always thrown the cartridges away. I've never tried to refill any cartridges. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
1932328
Thank you for your message. I am more than happy to assist you and I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems with the cartridges. Please rest assured that I am going to get this situation resolved for you as soon as possible. To get a better grasp on the issues you are experiencing, I would like to ask you a few questions: * What is your printer model? * What exactly is happening when you are attempting to print? Any specific error messages? * How many cartridges have you tried so far? * Have you removed any pull strip from the cartridges if necessary? * Have you tried taking the cartridge out and reinserting it? I look forward to your reply and resolving this situation for you with either a refund or replacements. Have a great day!
1292801
As with other responses, sorry but I threw the boxes away. No reason to keep then; my cartridges worked as expected. They still do. By the way, I learned my lesson: Buy cheap? That's what you'll get. Hope this helps you some.