I have a Lexmark 83 and I use refill kits because the ink does run out fast.
They work fine, no problems.

Good Luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Rubin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Lexmark 83 Question


> I have a customer with a new Epson DeskJet (cheap software operated), the
> aftermarket cartridge failed to show status in the Epson utility but
worked
> perfectly otherwise.  We had to come to the conclusion it was this new
chip
> sheme the printer companys are using.
> Howard Rubin
> The Computer Doctor
> Fortaleza, Brazil
>
>
> RE:  Date:    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 19:38:56 -0400
> From:    Emie <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Lexmark 83 Question
>
> Running for almost 6 months now, a friend's Lexmark 83 (3-in-1 inkjet
> printer) is fast running out of black ink.  He said he had check the
prices
> for replacement cartridges and thinks 80 bucks is too much for a set (B/W
> and Color) or almost $40 for a black ink cartridge.  He is seriously
> considering getting a refill kit instead.  The question is... will manual
> refilling of black ink cartridge work for Lexmark 83?
>
> I have read somewhere that newer inkjet printer cartridges now have
imbedded
> chips on them that signals the status of ink level  to the computer.  And
as
> far as I know this kind of cartridge does not accept manual ink refills.
> So, how about it Lexmark 83 owners out there, can you share us your
> experience?
>
> TIA,
> Emie DelRosario
>
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