Where can I buy printer cartidges that I can refill?

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Friendly person

Hi,

I have a HP Deskjet printer 3915. My black color HP (no. 21) cartridge
is empty. Staples told me today that they do not sell cartridges that
can be refilled.

Is here anybody who knows what company sells cartidges that fit in my
printer that I later can refill?

Thanks,

Ette
 
Friendly person said:
I have a HP Deskjet printer 3915. My black color HP (no. 21) cartridge
is empty. ....
Is here anybody who knows what company sells cartidges that fit in my
printer that I later can refill?
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No. HP, Dell, and Epson inkjet printers, with a few exceptions have the
print head (those nozzles that heat up and shoot ink onto the paper) built
into the cartridge. The designs are patented so third-party replacements are
not available.

Take your No 21 cartridge (or any Dell, HP, or Epson cartridge) to Staples
and use it to get dollars off your purchase of a new or recycled cartridge.

Or buy a refill kit.
 
Friendly said:
Hi,

I have a HP Deskjet printer 3915. My black color HP (no. 21) cartridge
is empty. Staples told me today that they do not sell cartridges that
can be refilled.

Is here anybody who knows what company sells cartidges that fit in my
printer that I later can refill?

Thanks,

Ette
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That's the official company line, designed to keep them out of trouble
with HP, and to sell their own line of refilled cartridges. Don't
believe it. A Google search on "refill hp 21" just turned up a list of
1,100,000 pages. You'll probably find the information you seek there.

Avoid refill ink sources that sell "universal" ink, that is, ink that's
supposed to work in any inkjet printer. Look for sources that list ink
that is specific for your printer, if possible. There should be several.
Expect our resident troll to pipe up here to say that the only source
for HP printer ink is HP, and that if you refill you risk dire
consequences. Don't believe him, either.

I've been successfully refilling HP 56 and 57 carts for three years, and
I've saved a lot of money doing so. The procedure for refilling HP 21
carts is similar, so I'd say the chances of success are high.

Good luck!

TJ
 
Friendly said:
Hi,

I have a HP Deskjet printer 3915. My black color HP (no. 21) cartridge
is empty. Staples told me today that they do not sell cartridges that
can be refilled.
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You just got your first blessing
 
JohnF said:
No. HP, Dell, and Epson inkjet printers, with a few exceptions have the
print head (those nozzles that heat up and shoot ink onto the paper) built
into the cartridge. The designs are patented so third-party replacements are
not available.
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Blessing number 2
 
TJ said:
That's the official company line, designed to keep them out of trouble
with HP, and to sell their own line of refilled cartridges. Don't
believe it. A Google search on "refill hp 21" just turned up a list of
1,100,000 pages. You'll probably find the information you seek there.

Avoid refill ink sources that sell "universal" ink, that is, ink
that's supposed to work in any inkjet printer. Look for sources that
list ink that is specific for your printer, if possible.
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As if you can beleive a relabeler who will not disclose what they are
selling.
There should be several. Expect our resident troll to pipe up here to
say that the only source for HP printer ink is HP, and that if you
refill you risk dire consequences. Don't believe him, either.

I've been successfully refilling HP 56 and 57 carts for three years,
and I've saved a lot of money doing so. The procedure for refilling HP
21 carts is similar, so I'd say the chances of success are high.

Good luck!
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He haS STATED THAT FOR HIS PURPOSES he is will to accept lower
quality. So far he has not had ink leakage ruining furniture or
carpeting but other have reported that here. One takes there chances.
 
Friendly said:
Hi,

I have a HP Deskjet printer 3915. My black color HP (no. 21) cartridge
is empty. Staples told me today that they do not sell cartridges that
can be refilled.

Is here anybody who knows what company sells cartidges that fit in my
printer that I later can refill?

Thanks,

Ette
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Most original cartridges can be refilled. The HP
black cartridges are especially easy to refill.
You use a device to fill the cartridge by putting
ink through the head.

Here is a place that sells the equipment and ink
to refill, Cautions are here:
http://www.alotofthings.com/viartshop/article.php?category_id=11&article_id=87&page=
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Detailed instructions are here:
http://www.alotofthings.com/viartshop/article.php?category_id=52&article_id=161&page=
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Not affiliated, just a consumer. I fill
cartridges for my HP and Canon printers.
 
Ripleys Believe It or Not
Most original cartridges can be refilled. The HP black cartridges are
especially easy to refill. You use a device to fill the cartridge by
putting ink through the head.

Here is a place that sells the equipment and ink to refill, Cautions
are here:

Detailed instructions are here:

Not affiliated, just a consumer. I fill cartridges for my HP and
Canon printers.
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George said:
Most original cartridges can be refilled. The HP black cartridges are
especially easy to refill. You use a device to fill the cartridge by
putting ink through the head.

Here is a place that sells the equipment and ink to refill, Cautions
are here:

Detailed instructions are here:

Not affiliated, just a consumer. I fill cartridges for my HP and Canon
printers.
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George, the HP 21, like the 56, isn't usually refilled through the head.
It's most easily filled by injecting through the top. One of the refill
kits contains a bracket to hold the cartridge which contains a place to
draw ink out through the head to clear any air bubbles or minor clogs,
but that's for after refilling.

TJ
 
TJ said:
George, the HP 21, like the 56, isn't usually refilled through the head.
It's most easily filled by injecting through the top. One of the refill
kits contains a bracket to hold the cartridge which contains a place to
draw ink out through the head to clear any air bubbles or minor clogs,
but that's for after refilling.

TJ
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Yep, a big oops is required. I checked, but
didn't check far enough. Sorry, but you are
correct. Glad I have the 45 cartridge (HP970).
 
Hi,

I have a HP Deskjet printer 3915. My black color HP (no. 21) cartridge
is empty. Staples told me today that they do not sell cartridges that
can be refilled.

Is here anybody who knows what company sells cartidges that fit in my
printer that I later can refill?

Thanks,

Ette
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HP does. Seriously. Buy the OEM crt, use it, then refill it.
 
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