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From: cyee@argon.berkeley.edu (Clayton Yee)
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Subject: Anyone with experience refilling HP Deskjet ink cartridges.
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Date: 24 Nov 90 09:49:05 GMT
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I'm considering purchasing the Deskjet 500.  The only concern i have
is the $17-$20 price tag for the ink cartridges which last only 200-250
pages of letter quality printing.

I have seen refill kits, one in a Lyben Computer Systems catalog
for $9/refill, and another elsewhere for $20, good for 4 refills.
Has anyone tried these or similar kits with success?
Is the ink the same waterproofness?
How many refills can a cartridge take before a new one is necessary?
Or maybe you know of sources for new cartridges, cheap.

Thanks for your help.
Clayton