HP 38 Matte Black Pigment Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging

HP 38 Matte Black Pigment Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging

(5 customer reviews)

790 Page - Matte Black - Ink Cartridge

Replace only the cartridges that runs out among eight individual colors
Bring out neutral grays and deep blacks, plus get excellent contrast and smooth transitions in black-and-white photos
Exceptional ink purity means excellent photos and prints, every time
Affordable studio-quality photos with HP Vivera inks
Print long-lasting color photos that resist fading for more than 200 years

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AZDH-HPC9412A

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Product Details:

Product Length:	5.75 inches
Product Width:	4.12 inches
Product Height:	1.0 inches
Product Weight:	0.2 pounds
Package Length:	5.7 inches
Package Width:	4.0 inches
Package Height:	1.1 inches
Package Weight:	0.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 5 reviews

Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 4.0

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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Good ink, but texture not the same as other inks. Costs too much! Jun 15, 2009
By Gary Steiner
When you receive this HP cartidge, you will find it very easy to install on a B9180 printer. They just snap right in. I never have any problems with clogs or color. Matte Black does have a slightly different texture than other inks, so you can see where the matte black lies on photos.

My only negative comment is that the ink does not last anywhere near what HP claims. Typically I can get about 30-35 5x7s before needing to replace an ink cartridge. Since there's 8 cartriges I figure each 5x7 costs around $5 or more. I can no longer afford this so I will either stop printing, buy another printer, or get 3rd party ink even if it means some quality issues.

It's ink Feb 21, 2009
By J. B. Kramer "photoburner"
It's the manufacturers ink cartridge. It works, but it is grossly overpriced. But they all are and so you are stuck. What can you say. The printer does make very nice prints tho.

Very Good Ink in VERY Small Containers Jun 01, 2007
By Greg Robertson
As inks go, this appears to be very good stuff. In fact, they say it's guaranteed to last 200+ years, although I'm not sure who around me will go ask for a free cartridge if my documents or photos only last 150 years. More to the point, it DOES look great.

On the other hand, these cartridges are around 30 bucks a piece and I need 8, so it rather irks me that the cartridges are so small. Perhaps that's a comment more appropriate for a review of the printer design, but it's worth noting here.

Also worth noting is that you SHOULD NOT immediately replace the ink cartridge in your HP B9180 when you get a message from it saying that this or that cartridge is about to run out. I say this because, when mine said that, I checked the little meter that tells you how much is left and it said 40% of the cartridge still had ink in it. 40%! To me, 40% is not "about to run out," but I did go ahead and buy an ink cartridge -- I just held onto it until it really became obvious that it was no longer printing that color. Only then did I replace the cartridge, because doing otherwise is needlessly wasting money.

I'm not quite cynical enough to say that HP WANTS you to replace (and recycle) the ink cartridges prematurely, but it obviously would make them more money if you do. Just keep your eyes open and you'll be fine.

Amazon's good deal Feb 20, 2007
By Charles L. Griffin Jr. "Advaitin"
HP 38 inks are very high-priced, so the Amazon price combined with super saver shipping is the best deal available. As for the ink, as it is essential to use the HP B9180 printer, what can one say. The inks do their job and the printer is sometimes quirky but always produces a fine print.

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Perfect for B9180 Jan 14, 2007
By James Hatsis "AHR"
This is more a review of AMAZON's great service than the ink. If you own the HP B9180 then you simply Must use this ink.
My local photo stores and office supply stores simply do not stock this ink... and ordering from other online shops id "iffy" at best. With Amazon (And an Amazon Prime account) I get super fast FREE shipping and Amazon has not been out of stock yet.

Great service!~

James Hatsis

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