Ok I'm new to the buying ink carts... and so now I see a bunch of cheap ink cartridges on ebay but how do I know if they are halfway decent? Do I have to buy some to find out? <BR><BR>Does anyone have ...

Buying cheap ink is a choice you should make with your eyes wide open. Third-party cartridges cost less than the manufacturer brands, which is why people buy them. A list of third-party retailers ...

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It's a problem not uncommon for many new printer owners — their printer needs a cartridge refill, and now they're at the store, unsure of whether to buy ink or toner or if there's even a difference ...