Cartridge World colour cartridge Canon Pixma 2200

[smurfchops]

I had my colour cartridge refilled at Cartridge World recently as I find the Canon prices for cartridges rather expensive. It was fine for a couple of weeks but now my computer won't recognise the cartirdge and I can't print anything. Cartridge World are very very helpful and said if I bring it back there is a problem with the wiring (?) and they will sort it. Do you think I should stick to the genuine Canon cartridge refills instead?

[wildwood]

Sounds familiar. I have also had heaps of trouble with refilled cartridges and 'compatibles' which were not.

If you use genuine cartridges you can expect a replacement without question. While Cartridge World is good, some machines just don't function to well with other than the real thing.

Why is it necessary for each manufacturer to have such a large array of different cartridges?
As a printer can instantly detect if the cartridge is genuine, I almost think that printers are now made to 'play up' after a while, but that would be too cynical. Or would it?

I have recently bought my sister-in-law a completely new Canon MP210 printer (fair do, on special) for less than a new set of ink cartridges would cost. Crazy!

Hunt around for machines that use cheaper cartridges and send the opposition an e-mail to say that you've gone to *the other make* because they have cheaper cartridges.

[smurfchops]

I just went out and bought a new Canon colour cartridge 7ml at �27.99 -- I just can't be bothered with the compatible, especially if it goes wrong. Thanks wildwood.

[johntaylor99]

Hi smurfchops
If you log in to Viking Direct's web site, you will find not only genuine canon cartridges but viking own brand that work perfectly with canon. Also available is everything for the office or home from paper to teabags!
Use it and enjoy saving money. johntaylor99