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New HP Envy Printers using #62 and #63 Cartridges

NEW HP ENVY PRINTERS THAT USE THE #62 AND #63 CARTRIDGESHP has made changes to the software for these printers. When installing the printer drivers it gives you an installation agreement (which most people simply click yes and don't read) you are actually agreeing to let HP to monitor your internet connection usage and printer usage.To change [...]

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HP 950/951 Chip Update

Our vendor has advised us that replacement chips should be shipped to us on March 30.  We expect to have them on our website ready to ship on April 3rd.  Thanks for your understanding.

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Firmware update on HP 8600 Series OfficeJets

Our chip vendor has advised us that on March 6th, HP implemented a firmware update on the OfficeJet 8600 Series Devices. This firmware update impacts those printer owners whose devices are set for automatic firmware updates and also use aftermarket cartridges. Those with aftermarket cartridges installed may get a message saying there is a damaged cartridge in the [...]

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HP OfficejetProX printing issues

We receive quite a few calls from end users that are having streaking and light printing issues with their HP ProX printers.  A look at HP's website reveals they know of the problem but don't offer a solutions.  I recommend that anyone that buys one of these printers also buys the extended 3 + years [...]

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Would you buy Canon PGI-250-CLI-251 Chip Resetters Survey

A new resetter is available from our supplier in China but they have been programmed to reset only 100 times/cartridges and then they will not work.  We would like to know from those of you that have asked for a resetter for these cartridges if you would buy them knowing this about them.  We believe [...]

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Just Arrived Chips and Ink for HP934XL - 935XL

Were pleased to announce we now offer the supplies you'll need to fill the HP 934XL and 935XL cartridges.  You'll be pleased to know you can use the EasyFill M1 for filling these cartridges.  The ink formulas are BKP225, CP225, MP225 and YP225 and the part number for the chips are:  0362, 0363, 0364, 0365.Enter [...]

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HP Envy Printers - Carefully Read Installation Messages

When you or your customer installs an HP Envy Printer look closely at the section that asks if you will allow HP to monitor your internet connection and automatically update your printer firmware.  We suggest clicking NO on both of these.  If you decided to change the setting you will need to uninstall and reinstall [...]

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HP Instant Ink Program Locks out Cartridges

If you accept HP's instant ink you are locked out from using remanufactured or refilled cartridge in that printer.  You will have to delete the printer driver and then when you reload the Driver be sure to reload not accepting the Instant Ink blockout.

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Don’t update your Lexmark, HP or Brother firmware.

The above listed printer manufacturers are continuing to change their firmware in order to lock-out remanufactured cartridges from working in their printers.Most OEM’s ask owners to set their configuration so the firmware updates automatically. If you sell or use remanufactured cartridges suggest to your customers that they change the setting disallowing automatic updates. Otherwise they will only be [...]

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Profit Opportunity Filling Brother Ink Cartridges ...

Many in the desktop inkjet industry have enjoyed the market share growth of Brother over the past few years and especially the super cheap clone cartridges that worked in these printers. Now however, it appears Brother is following the lead of Lexmark and most recently HP in making changes to their firmware that cause certain [...]

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