Problem with HP 90s series cartridges

There seems to be an issue with HP 90 series cartridges, most notably the #93, 95, and 97 cartridges, and to a lesser extent the HP 60 series cartridges.

These cartridges, both original OEM and refilled cartridges, will give an electrical error telling the user that either the cartridge cannot be recognized or that the wrong cartridge is installed. Generally the cartridge will work initially until an error appears.

I use a Deskjet 6940 at the store, and have been using up some introductory HP 97 (OEM) cartridges in it. But periodically, the color cartridge light will flash, telling me that the cartridge cannot be recognized. I will turn the printer off and then on again, and the black cartridge light will flash. I will once again turn the printer off and then on again, and the printer will function fine for a while until the whole cycle repeats itself.

I just wanted to let our customers know that there does seem to be an issue with these cartridges, but the problem is showing up in original HP cartridges just as often as it is in our refilled HP cartridges. We do test the electrical systems prior to refilling and after refilling to be sure we are packaging a working cartridge. The problem seems to indicate that there is an issue with the printer (maybe certain printers?) reading the circuits of the cartridge consistently.

I would love to hear from you if you have seen this problem and have any more information or insights regarding it.

Refilled Lexmark #3, limited supplies!

Ink Station now has refilled Lexmark #3 cartridges available, although the supply is limited. These black ink cartridges are used in the X2480, X2580, X3480, X3580, X4580, Z1380 and Z1480 printers that were sold exclusively at Circuit City stores.

For a short while after the last of the existing Circuit City stores closed, these cartridges, as well as the color #2 cartridge (and the #4 and #5 cartridges for another series of printers), were not available in stores anywhere, and were mostly on back-order through Lexmark's website. Ink Station was able to begin carrying these OEM cartridges shortly after the Circuit City closing.

Ink Station also carries a limited supply of the Lexmark #2 tri-color cartridge. Call or e-mail for price and availability for any of the above-referenced cartridges.

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