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From: hgm@ncsuvx.ncsu.edu (Hal G. Meeks)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Color inkjet inks
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Date: 11 Jun 89 17:18:24 GMT
Reply-To: hgm@ncsuvx.ncsu.edu.UUCP (Hal G. Meeks)
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A few months ago there was a general discussion of color inkjet printers
and inks. Out of this discussion I bought a Xerox 4020. I'm not encouraging
discussion on the merits of this printer; let's just say I'm pleased with
it.

However, I've just used my last black ink cartridge. I've called Xerox, and
been advised that I must use their ink cartridges for optimal results. I'd
like to find a less expensive solution. I have heard of using watercolors
and various other inks (such as the HP inkjet ink). Ideally, what I'd like
to buy is a larger quantity, such as a pint bottle size. I do a lot of
printing, and I anticipate I'll be doing even more in the near future. 

I need advice on what to use, or where to look. I'm obviously concerned of
such things as ink jet clogging, etc. But spending $6.00 for two black ink
cartridges, or $11.00 for a rainbow pack bothers me. Ideally, I'd also like
to find something that will give the same saturated colors as I'm getting
now. If it comes down to something that is cheaper, but gives less
satisfying results, I'll bite the bullet and buy the Xerox cartridges.

One other thing: Is there such a thing as a thermal transfer ink? A fluid,
that when applied to paper and allowed to dry, creates a thermal transfer
(like iron-ons for fabric). Does anyone have any experience with this?

Please email me your suggestions. 

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