https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/Beware-of-Buying-Replacement-Cartridges/m-p/165771#M4450 <P>I own several Canon Pixma Printers and they have all worked for me for years--never a problem, except for the expense of the replacement cartridges. I know that these printers are not meant for high volume projects and do not use them for this purpose. But ineveitably about once every two to three months, I need to buy a new cartridge.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Usually I buy online or in Staples, but was in one of the two largest big box stores last weekend, when I picked up what looked like a brand new 245 Black XL cartridge. Needless today, this morning, I opened it (it looked completely sealed) and the plastic carton was unsealed. Then I noticed no orange strip on the catridge to protect it. I immediately knew that I had been taken, by target no less. I called them because this was no simple task to accomplish and not worth $30 to do on a one off. The first guy was nice but after that it was dowb hill all the way. Just be cautious as something is going on. &nbsp;</P> Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:30:30 GMT Leslee52 2016-02-29T14:30:30Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/Beware-of-Buying-Replacement-Cartridges/m-p/165771#M4450 <P>I own several Canon Pixma Printers and they have all worked for me for years--never a problem, except for the expense of the replacement cartridges. I know that these printers are not meant for high volume projects and do not use them for this purpose. But ineveitably about once every two to three months, I need to buy a new cartridge.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Usually I buy online or in Staples, but was in one of the two largest big box stores last weekend, when I picked up what looked like a brand new 245 Black XL cartridge. Needless today, this morning, I opened it (it looked completely sealed) and the plastic carton was unsealed. Then I noticed no orange strip on the catridge to protect it. I immediately knew that I had been taken, by target no less. I called them because this was no simple task to accomplish and not worth $30 to do on a one off. The first guy was nice but after that it was dowb hill all the way. Just be cautious as something is going on. &nbsp;</P> Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:30:30 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/Beware-of-Buying-Replacement-Cartridges/m-p/165771#M4450 Leslee52 2016-02-29T14:30:30Z