How Much Ink Is Left in That Dead Cartridge?

PC World conducted tests of assorted printer cartridges and found that some printers tell you the cartridge is empty when there is actually as much as 40% ink still available to use. Read it and weep, to coin a phrase.

How your printer tricks you into buying ink and toner when you don't need it

To find out, I did what I normally do when I'm trying to save $60: I Googled. Eventually I came upon a note on FixYourOwnPrinter.com posted by a fellow calling himself OppressedPrinterUser.

2008-06-30 Lexmark Professional Series inkjet AIOs offer - Albawaba.com

Responding to the demanding needs of small office and home office (SOHO) users and small and medium businesses (SMBs), Lexmark International, Inc.

2008-06-25 Lexmark Release New Range of Printers - HardwareZone.com

Lexmark International, Inc.

Head-to-Head: Printer Manufacturers' Ink vs. Cheap Third-Party Ink - PCWorld.com

In our tests, prints made with manufacturers' ink looked better and lasted longer than those made with third-party replacement inks. Want to see for yourself? Here are some examples.

2008-06-23 Cheap Ink: Will It Cost You? - PCWorld.com

Buying replacement ink from a third-party vendor can save you big bucks. But will you pay with lousy-looking prints that fade in no time? We did months of testing to find out.