Black inks

[mkr5000]

I don't know where else to post this question and just thought someone
in this CAD group can be of help.

I have some HP printers (D5460), that I would like to start buying
some bulk ink for.

Ran across a couple of suppliers, "Fillserv" and "Durafirm" but they
make no mention in there ink kits for the D5460 of 2 separate black
inks. They supply just 1 black along with the 3 colors.

The D5460 however uses both a black (larger cartridge) and a "photo
black" (smaller).

What is the deal with this? I'm wondering if using the same black in
both will suffice.

Of course I've put in an inquiry with them but they just want to sell
me ink -- so I think I already know their answer.

I need to do this right -- I have 5 of these printers. Thanks so
much if anyone knows.

 

[Rich Webb]

On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:48:47 -0800 (PST), mkr5000 <mikerbgr@gmail.com>
wrote:

I don't know where else to post this question and just thought someone
in this CAD group can be of help.

I have some HP printers (D5460), that I would like to start buying
some bulk ink for.

Ran across a couple of suppliers, "Fillserv" and "Durafirm" but they
make no mention in there ink kits for the D5460 of 2 separate black
inks. They supply just 1 black along with the 3 colors.

The D5460 however uses both a black (larger cartridge) and a "photo
black" (smaller).

What is the deal with this? I'm wondering if using the same black in
both will suffice.

Of course I've put in an inquiry with them but they just want to sell
me ink -- so I think I already know their answer.

I need to do this right -- I have 5 of these printers. Thanks so
much if anyone knows.

I'm guessing but it may be that the pigmented black has a suspension of
solids (very fine, of course) whereas the photo black uses a dye, so
that it can mix with the other ink colors when it's in "photo" mode.

http://www.printerfillingstation.com/Ink_Refills/HP/112H.htm shows that
they carry both types for this printer. I've used them before for refill
kits and larger-than-stock ink cartridges (which are easier to refill
than the stock) for a Brother all-in-one. They work great and I'll buy
from them again when this batch runs out.

--
Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

 

[mkr5000]

Hey Rich thanks. At least they show both blacks.

Have you used their bulk ink? (especially in an HP?) Good as OEM?

I believe I've heard about them before -- I use "media street" for my
epson but no HP stuff there.

If you have used their bulk, is there a manufacturer name on it?

I wonder about these Fillserv and Durafirm as well if anyone knows.
Leery though because they're supposed to work in "any" printer which
sounds pretty far fetched to me.

I'll give the fillingstation stuff a try.

 

[Rich Webb]

On Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:17:47 -0800 (PST), mkr5000 <mikerbgr@gmail.com>
wrote:

Hey Rich thanks. At least they show both blacks.

Have you used their bulk ink? (especially in an HP?) Good as OEM?

Using it currently in a Brother MFC some model or other. Good enough for
me, but I usually use it for mostly line art (diagrams, etc.). No info
on how well it works in photo mode on glossy paper with the replacement
ink, for example; haven't tried that.

I believe I've heard about them before -- I use "media street" for my
epson but no HP stuff there.

If you have used their bulk, is there a manufacturer name on it?

Reasonably sure that it's a "PPB" (plain plastic bottle) with their own
labeling. They do list quite a lot of different ink formulation numbers.

I only have an opinion on what I've used, but the custom replacement
cartridges for the Brother were a perfect fit and the printing is great.

--
Rich Webb Norfolk, VA