Path: utzoo!utgpu!watserv1!watmath!att!cbnewsj!rcd
From: rcd@cbnewsj.att.com (rana.c.dutt)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: HP Deskjet - Refillable cartridges, Special Labels
Keywords: Deskjet
Message-ID: <1990Jun1.145126.3392@cbnewsj.att.com>
Date: 1 Jun 90 14:51:26 GMT
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
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I came across the following two items in comp.sys.mac, which I thought
would be of interest to HP Deskjet users in this newsgroup. 

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ITEM 1 - Refillable, waterfast(?) cartridges!

	Steve Cook (cook@hpmtlx.HP.COM) writes

	A company in Waltham, Graphic Utilities, has started selling a
	refillable Deskjet cartridge for about $15.00.  They claim their
	ink has 90% retention whereas HP's only has 5%.  I haven't tried
	it yet, but it sounds promising.  They can be reached at
	1-800-669-4723.  I know HP is working on an ink which is less
	water soluble.

ITEM 2 - Special Labels

	Stephen Marcus (marcus@cbnewsc.att.com) writes

	I called HP to ask them why you can't use laser printer labels
	in a DeskJet/Writer.  Sure enough, standard labels tend to come
	off their backing in the paperfeed mechanism.  However:

	HP now makes special labels for the DeskJet/Writer -
	92296 labels, call HP at 1-800 538 8787 for order info.
	These labels have a special glue which makes the backing 
	adhere better, and not come off in the paper path.

	Also (this information given by HP support), Avery makes labels
	for the DeskJet/DeskWriter:  they MUST have a gold starburst on
	the box saying "FOR DESKJET".  I checked with the local EggHead,
	and they already had mailing labels, but not yet the ones for 
	floppy disk labels.  You can also order direct from Avery:
	(818) 969 3311 x3369.

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Perhaps someone will try these products and share their experiences
with us. (Note, I have no affiliation with either company.)
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Rana Dutt		AT&T Bell Laboratories, Middletown, NJ
rcd@mtqua.att.com	(201) 957-3389