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I don't know if laser toner cartridges are similar to 'ink' cartridges.

I don't have that particular printer, but here is my experience with filling an 'ink' cartridge.

After a lot of work, and prying, I finally got my cartridge apart (the top off), and got it refilled. When I put the cartridge back together and in the printer, it gave me an error message...out of alignment or something. I think I damaged the cartridge somewhat when I pried the top off. It 'was' a real chore. After several attempts, I got the message to go away and the printer working.
I think what I will do in the future, is drill a small hole in the top of cartridge, fill with ink via the needle, and then either put a piece of tape on the hole or a small dot of glue.

I'm with you...cheaper to get a new printer, than buy cartridges...what a shame.

Sue

Thanks so much for your reply. I ran over to Sam's to see what they had (no cartridges) and checked a few places and comments on line. Negative comments about refills outweighed the positive so I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new cartridge. Amazon had the lowest price ($82.00) but indicated they would take a few days to ship. My husband works a few minutes away from CDW and they had them in stock....about $9 more, but I can have it tonight. So that is what I'm going to do. But, when the color toners go, I'm just going to buy a new printer. I agree with you....it is a shame. Thanks again.

This is not exactly on topic, but I based the printer model that I recently purchased on the price of refills. I had a Lexmark that was relatively inexpensive, but the ink jet cartridges were $40! I just had a hard time rationalizing that the cartridges cost almost as much as the printer did originally. When it died, I got an HP 1320, inexpensive and the refills are $14.

Pam

The downfall of some of the inexpensive cartridges is size - they are quite small (or large, but hold a small amount).

I thought I was getting a great deal, until I figured out I was going through 3 times as many tanks!

Up and running again. So glad we just went and bought the new cartridge. Popped it in and was running immediately. I bought the printer in January, 2004 and I use it many times a day. So I think replacing the black cartridge once in 3-1/2 years isn't too bad.

I just bought a B/W lazer thing. Not only is it an inexpensive nice simple copy machine, it prints and scans too. 3000 page life for a toner/drum cartridge $76. Which will should last me a very very long time. Don't have to worry about lack of use drying up one or more $45 hp ink cartridges or printing out everything in HP purple tone.

I figure I'll try the refill route when the toner does finally go bad from age - if some lightning doesnt cook the power brick first.