After replacing the “Empty” ink cartridges from my printer, I decided to take one apart to see just how much ink was really left after my printer said it was out and forced me to replace it.
What I found was enough to really piss me off!

It seems the electronics in the ink cartridge has nothing to do with how much ink is really in the cartridge - other than how many times it has printed, being wasteful of the valuable ink inside by deciding when to change the ink. Maybe the chip is really a communications device from the printer/ink manufacturer, to force you to buy new ink when they are running low on money. :p

Why has the decision of when to replace the ink been taken out of our hands?
If I want funky colors on my map & driving directions - so be it, it’s only lines and text! I really don’t need it to be in perfect life-like color!

How about replacing the forced “Ink out, replace ink now” message with a “Ink may be running low, if you continue to print your printouts might be faded. To prevent fading, replace the ink ASAP” and allow me to forge on and print with whatever is left?

Considering the cost of ink, seeing how much is actually left is very infuriating!