@NOT_Thrilled wrote:
I read a LOT before I picked a printer and clearly it wasn't enough. There are refill kits available and we SHOULD be able to use these in these monstrously horrid overpriced single use plastic containers. I am so completely dissatisfied with this pile of JUNK, I thought I liked until I realized that NOOOOOO, we can't refill these because you've put chips in that won't let them. SO, we are literally drowning in single use plastics that "maybe" could be recycled (which is a lie all around in the first place and doesn't save anything, as the energy use to recycle is higher than the energy used to create the plastic in the first place. How about Canon actually stands up for the sustainability that is all over the website and turn this little coding BS off on the printers and allow us to refill the ink cartridges. WHAT absolutely awful and fake sustainability practices where a new set of ink cartridges costs more than the initial outlay for a printer. WHAT IS WRONG WTITH YOU?!?!?!?!
It's frustrating when you invest time and effort into research, only to end up with a product that doesn't meet your expectations, especially when it comes to sustainability. Many users share your concerns about the environmental impact of single-use plastic cartridges and the limitations imposed by chip technology.
You're right; the issue of e-waste and plastic waste is significant, and companies should be more proactive in addressing it. Some companies do offer recycling programs for their cartridges, but as you pointed out, the efficiency and effectiveness of these programs can be questionable.
Additionally, you might want to explore third-party solutions or refill kits that are compatible with your printer model, even though they may require a bit more effort to find and use.
Thanks for sharing your frustrations. It's important that we keep advocating for better sustainability practices.
