Refillable ink printers
Date Posted:3 August 2024
Buying a new printer is not hard, but trying to find a refillable model that doesn't cost a fortune and will do all you need - can be challenging. Buying a new printer is not hard, but trying to find a refillable model that doesn't cost a fortune and will do all you need - can be challenging.
How to buy the best refillable printer in Australia in 2024
Buying a new printer iis not hard, but trying to find a refillable model that doesn't cost a fortune and will do all you need - can be challenging.
Breaking news --- There are only about 10 refillable cartridge printer models on the market at this point in time (July 2024) and lot of them will be gone in weeks days.
Note: For the purpose of this post, 'refillable' printer is one that comes with ink tanks or cartridges that can be refilled OR one that accepts compatible refillable cartridges or ink tanks bought separately. This group doesn't include continuous ink (CISS) printers. Find more info here
Refillable ink printer buying tips:
Tip 1: Thinking about buying a new Canon ink printer and would prefer one with individual ink tanks (one cartridge for each colour)?
Ok...it's time to stop thinking about it and start doing it. BUY YOUR PRINTER NOW!
If you wait, you will miss out.
Canon are introducing new printer models right now and discontinuing the current series. The new printers are completely different, with one of the main changes being the ink cartridge setup. Unlike majority of the current Canon printer range, the latest models come with a two ink cartridge (black+tricolour) ink system instead of five or six individual ink tanks (separate tank for each colour).
The current models are disappearing fast. If you want to order one, find links at bottom of this page or Contact us.
Tip 2: If you're shopping for a particular model refillable printer, make sure you match the model number exactly to avoid disappointment. There are new Canon models coming out with very similar model numbers to earlier, completely different printers.
Tip 3: Undecided what brand printer to get? Make it Canon. Canon ink printers are easy to set up and use, most models are refill friendly and there is a decent range of refill products available for some models (refillable ink cartridges, chip resetters etc).
Another valuable feature of Canon printers is the ability to switch off the printer ink monitoring. This is a big plus for refillers and CISS (continuous ink) users as it enables printing with cartridges registering as empty. No other printer maker provides this feature!
Tip 4: Considering buying a recent model Epson ink printer to refill or fit a CISS to? Make sure you can find a chipless firmware upgrade and some refillable cartridges for it first. There are no chip resetters or auto-resetting chips for most if not all current Epson printers, so refilling is not an option without the firmware upgrade. Expect to pay $50+ for the program and few dollars for refillable ink cartridges - if available. Check here.
Tip 5: If you're contemplating buying a Brother inkjet printer to refill, make sure you can find a chip resetter for it first. Unlike Canon, Brother printers will not accept 'empty' ink cartridges and Brother ink monitoring can't be disabled.
Tip 6: If you're shopping for a replacement ink printer, don't automatically assume that a later model will be as easy (or possible) to refill or accept the same cartridges as your current printer. Even if it's only a model or two newer, it probably won't.
Tip 7: Contact us to confirm your printer choice can be refilled and/or there are affordable ink or toner cartridges available for it - before parting with your money.
Tip 8: Be prepared to invest in some refill accessories (eg refillable ink cartridges, chip resetter, chipless firmware upgrade etc) - to be able to refill. While some genuine cartridges can be refilled ok, others may not be possible to fill (or reset).
Tip 9: Don't buy a printer just because it is cheap or on sale (unless you know what you're doing). Buying a discounted printer or getting some bonus ink cartridges or another sweetener with it, might seem like a good deal at the time, but could end up costing you hundreds more in consumables over time - so may not be the smartest move. Do your research!
Tip 10: Don't expect any worthwhile advice from shop assistants.
Tip 11: Found a cheap printer online at a store you're not familiar with? Check around for some independent business reviews to see who you're about to send your money to. Can't find anything? Don't risk it and pay little more somewhere else.
Tip 12: Considering buying a printer from a major retailer? Buying some printers from shops like Officeworks, Harvey Norman, Domayne, Joyce Mayne and possibly other retailers will effectively lock you into buying supplies (ink or toner) exclusively from the same franchise.
So ... if you buy for example a Canon Pixma TS5360 or Pixma TR7060 printer from Officeworks, you will not be able to buy ink cartridges (PG660 & CL661) for it from your local computer shop, JB HiFi, Inkbank or anywhere else - except Officeworks.
You can buy refill ink from Inkbank and refill the 660/661cartridges, but will have to go back to Officeworks to buy new cartridges, when it's time to replace them. And be prepared to pay as much as 50% more for the cartridges than if you bought a similar Canon printer (eg TS5160) from a different vendor.
This only applies to few printers at time of writing, but that's likely to change.
Note: This page is provided for your general information only and is not guaranteed to be up to date, accurate or comprehensive.
Available Canon printer links
Please contact us for more information or to order a printer.
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By: Grant Mascord on 27 September 2020Was in a rush for a printer earlier in the year and now have been caught by the Canon TS5360 printer - Officeworks scam. Not only can I only buy the ink from them it is never in stock!!!
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By: Matt on 14 August 2020Before I throw this computer into the nearest recycling depot I'll try a few helplines. Bought the epson xp-4105 with the intention of refilling ink cartridges but was ambushed by the chip and software saying I'm empty. Have looked for a chip resetter but have only come across a couple in America cost big bucks. Oh for the days for my old printer... Is there a way of refilling the ink cartridges on this printer?
