Hallosun Ink: Printer Errors and Color Issues Review

Data basis: This report is based on dozens of written reviews and several video demonstrations collected between 2023 and 2025. Most feedback came from written reviews, supported by a smaller set of hands-on videos and comment threads.

Why won't the printer accept these cartridges?

Chip errors are the most visible regret moment because the printer sometimes refuses to recognize the cartridges.

Pattern note: This appears repeatedly across feedback and is not universal, but it is one of the primary complaints.

Usage anchor: The problem commonly shows up at first install or immediately after a printer firmware update, and it worsens with frequent cartridge swapping.

Category contrast: This is worse than the category baseline because most mid-range replacements require only a one-time reset, while here recognition failures can be persistent.

Why do colors come out wrong or clog early?

• Early sign: Color shifts or banding appear within the first few prints for many buyers.
• Frequency: This is a common secondary issue, reported regularly but not by every buyer.
• Cause: Likely formulation or nozzle compatibility differences that lead to clogging with short idle times.
• Impact: Causes wasted paper and extra cleaning cycles that interrupt job flow.
• Fixability: Some users recover by running multiple head cleans or swapping to the original OEM cartridges.

Why do leaks, low yields, or short life happen?

• Leak risk can appear during cartridge swaps or transport, causing messy installs.
• Yield problems are reported as a secondary complaint compared with chip and quality issues.
• Usage anchor: Low yields become apparent after a few replacements or during long print runs.
• Worsening conditions: Frequent handling and shipping stress seem to increase leakage reports.
• Hidden requirement: Some buyers must perform additional chip resets or software steps to match page counts, which is not obvious at purchase.
• Category contrast: This is more disruptive than typical refill packs that usually match expected yields for casual use.

Why is returning or getting a replacement difficult?

• Support issues show up when buyers report defects and request refunds or swaps.
• Pattern: Variable resolution speed is a common secondary theme across feedback.
• Usage anchor: The friction appears after discovery of defects during the first use window.
• Impact: Slow or unclear return steps lengthen downtime for people who rely on steady printing.
• Attempts: Many buyers retry installs, contact seller, then return as a last resort.
• Fixability: Some issues resolve with replacements, but the time cost remains significant.
• Category contrast: More return friction than typical mid-range sellers who have faster, systematized exchanges.

Illustrative excerpts (not real quotes)

Excerpt: "Printer showed an error and would not accept the new cartridge after installation." — primary pattern

Excerpt: "Colors were faded and banded after the first print, needed several cleans." — secondary pattern

Excerpt: "Had to contact seller twice before I got a replacement; slow process." — secondary pattern

Who should avoid this

• High-volume users who need reliable, uninterrupted printing; chip failures and clogging are more disruptive than typical.
• Professionals who require consistent color accuracy out of the box; early color shifts are a real risk.
• Non-technical buyers who cannot or will not run resets, head cleans, or extra setup steps.

Who this is actually good for

• Hobbyists who accept occasional setup work and can tolerate extra cleaning for a lower price.
• Experimenters who regularly test inks and expect to switch cartridges frequently.
• Buyers on a budget who can absorb occasional wasted media and time to save money on ink.

Expectation vs reality

Expectation: New compatible cartridges should install and print without intervention for a mid-range alternative.

Reality: These cartridges can require repeated resets or head cleans and sometimes fail to be recognized, causing downtime and wasted materials.

Safer alternatives

• Choose OEM cartridges for guaranteed plug-and-play recognition and color consistency if you need reliability.
• Look for verified compatibles with documented firmware compatibility to avoid chip recognition problems.
• Prefer sellers with fast, documented return policies to reduce downtime from defective packs.
• Test small by buying a single cartridge first to confirm compatibility before committing to multi-packs.

The bottom line

Main regret: The pack’s primary failure trigger is chip recognition errors that stop prints and demand extra steps.

Severity: This exceeds normal category risk because failures can be persistent and require technical fixes or returns.

Verdict: Avoid this pack if you need plug-and-play reliability and consistent color; consider OEM or well-documented compatibles instead.