("Peter Duniho" wrote)
Yeah, "the Office Max guy". I really trust those folks to provide me with
up-to-date technology news.

Open the cover and pop out the cartridge thingy. Jiggle it around to see how
much ink is in the reservoir.

Which ones? How do you know that the ink cartridges are half full(empty)?

It wasn't as nice as our Canon i550 (had a lower number) don't recall the
model. Sold for $79 minus a $50 Office Max rebate. ($29 printer baby!! With
half...empty cartridges) Problem was they were always on back-order. After
two months we had them credit our Visa card back the $85 pre-pay amount.

It's my one data point and I'm sticking to it.

One data point does not show "usually". That's even assuming the data
point is accurate in the first place.

Think Pete, why would we open a printer in the store and look at the
cartridge? Maybe to see how much replacements go for? Hold in hand -
doublecheck - match up with what's hanging on wall...check replacement
costs. Sales people do this every day. Clerks do know some things Pete.

Now, maybe the industry has changed this practice recently. I don't know,
but I bet the store clerks could be of some assistance to you.


Montblack