I have to say, having worked for Staples for many years, I have been HP-brainwashed. I always believed that when it comes to printers and ink, HP is the only way to go. I have been very hesitant to use any refilling-options because I always believed that the original ink is your only choice. So I have begrudgingly shelled out the zillions of $$ to buy replacement cartridges.

Being an eco-conscious kind of gal, I have been recycling my cartridges so at least I was trying to reduce waste. But finally, I decided I would try one of those refilling systems. I went to my local Walgreens, highly suspicious (HP brainwashing still in effect). I figured I would test it out. They took my cartridge, tested it to make sure it was “refillable” (not too old, damaged etc) and filled it. I came back and picked it up, still skeptical. But today I started using the “new”/old cartridge and it works GREAT!! No leaking, no streaking, great coverage etc.

This was black ink, and the woman at Walgreen’s told me in “confidence” that the color cartridges aren’t as successful, but even if I can do it just for black I’ll be happy. $10 AND re-using AND it works? That’s fantastic!