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Canon PIXMA MP170 Ink

hushpuppy
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Hi ,

following a recommendation from an MSE'r I bought a Canon Pixma MP170 and I am very happy with it,

BUT

I am struggling to find cheap replacement ink for it and I am completely baffled by all the different threads, especially as I can't seem to find an exact match for my printer.

Can anyone help please????
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  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
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    Compatabiles arnt out yet for the newer Canons as they have chipped carts so its originals only at the moment
  • crossleydd42
    crossleydd42 Posts: 1,065 Forumite
    Will chipped cartridge printers spell the end for compatibles, do you think?
    "Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, this is skirting around the issue. The real problem is that the cup is too big."
  • hushpuppy
    hushpuppy Posts: 167 Forumite
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    OK what does chipped mean, and were can I get decently priced replacements from please?
    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,

    but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ..... wow what a Ride!
  • deanos
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    Chipped means its got a microchip built into the cartridge that can talk to the printer, Canon have just produced these type of carts so compatabile makers will have to work out how to make similar mircochips before they can produce the compatible carts, Epson carts have chips on them but have done for several years so thats why there are plenty of chipped Epson carts available.
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
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    crossleydd42 wrote:
    Will chipped cartridge printers spell the end for compatibles, do you think?

    Dont think so as Epsons have chipped for years and there are loads of compatibles for those about.
  • hushpuppy
    hushpuppy Posts: 167 Forumite
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    Guys,

    Thanks for the explanation, BUT I still have no idea where to buy resonably priced replacements. I have looked at the Cannon thread but cannot find any mention of my printer, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,

    but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming ..... wow what a Ride!
  • deanos
    deanos Posts: 11,241 Forumite
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    Just put the cartridge number in https://www.pricerunner.co.uk that should help
  • snax
    snax Posts: 275 Forumite
    Until compatables are available your a bit stuck
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    Quick surf shows ebuyer @ £25.31 for 1xblack +1x colour delivered [supersaver option]....or....£33.43 for high capacity ones[1 of each]
    Sorry can't be more help
    S.
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  • snax
    snax Posts: 275 Forumite
    Or here ... http://www.valueshop.co.uk/inkjet_cartridges_canon.asp
    a bit cheaper with free postage
    Regards
    S.
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    Regards
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  • islandannie
    islandannie Posts: 963 Forumite
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    snax wrote:
    Or here ... http://www.valueshop.co.uk/inkjet_cartridges_canon.asp
    a bit cheaper with free postage
    Regards
    S.

    Many thanks thats the cheapest I`ve seen.
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