[Novalug] RE: HP Printer Cartridge question

[Tom Gutnick]

I've heard anecdotally of people refilling ink cartridges successfully and
also of others ruining their printers.  Ultimately I chickened out.  

But I also found that Staples will give you a $3 credit for each empty
cartridge you bring them, good against any purchases there.  I assume that
the empties get recycled into store-brand cartridges.  So I figure that not
only am I getting some money and helping the environment, however
incrementally, but I'm also helping foster some competition which I hope
will eventually result in lower ink prices.

Tom
 
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:09:42 -0400
> From: Charles M Howe <cmhowe at patriot.net>
> Subject: [Novalug] HP Printer Cartridge question
> To: novalug at calypso.tux.org
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> List,
> 
> I use HP 92 (and 93) cartridges in my HP C3180 printer. Enclosed in the
> small carton is an envelope into which I am invited to stuff one or two
> empties. I don't get any inducement for doing so other than the inner
> reward that I am being a good environmental citizen. I guess.
> 
> Isn't this somewhat ridiculous? Or can they pop a cartridge open and
> refill it? Or should I buy a kit and refill it myself?
> 
> Charlie
>