The part of the Inkjet Printer that provides the actual ink and must be refilled is the "inkjet cartridge". In most cases this cartridge also contains the electronic printer head as part of the unit.
There are both one color and multi-color reservoir cartridges depending on which model and/or manufacturer's printer is in question. Frequently manufacturers build in electronic contacts and microchips that tell the printer how the cartridge is performing.
It's important to know how much ink is in the cartridge before you start printing because low ink levels mean trouble. Minimal ink will often cause ink drying on the printheads and create blotchy prints. Adequate ink volume assures sufficient ink flow for the highest quality prints.
When ink dries on the printhead of the cartridge the simple cure is to gingerly clean off the dried area with a paper towel or a clean soft rag or cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol.
New, original manufacturer's replacement inkjet cartridges are quite pricey so as consumers sought ways to save an entire industry was formed to serve just that need.
The first shock comes when you do the math and find out that one or two sets of new cartridges cost more than the printer that uses them. Most Manufacturers like Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Dell, Canon, Epson and Brother sell their printers as "loss leaders" to get the ink sales for new cartridges.
This means that they MUST get a premium price for their cartridges to make their business model work. To that end they try every conceivable way to convince consumers that only "their" cartridges are any good, and that they should only be used once. Some have also have taken legal action against companies that started to refill and recycle these cartridges rather than waste them.
The printer manufacturers lost their case and now seek other ways to create a monopoly on printer cartridges.
Now, many consumers are delighted by the savings they enjoy, when buying refilled or re-manufactured inkjet cartridges at a fraction of the cost charged by the manufacturing companies.
This new resource saves them both time and money and lets them print to their hearts content without breaking the bank. It also reduces unnecessary waste at landfills to the tune of hundreds of millions of cartridges.
A whole industry has grown up around ink cartridge refilling. Customers can find several qualities and types of refilling. However, some are safe and successful while other types can destroy the printer or produce sub-par prints.
Doing it right requires training and experience and substantial technological backup. So, be sure your source has those qualifications.
You also want to be sure that their reputation is excellent and that they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Generally speaking, Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, and Lexmark cartridges can be refilled, although some cartridges require the chip in the ink cartridge to be reset.
I hope you now realize that you can now do all the printing you've ever done and more, and still save a great deal of money and the environment, that's a win-win deal. - 15437
There are both one color and multi-color reservoir cartridges depending on which model and/or manufacturer's printer is in question. Frequently manufacturers build in electronic contacts and microchips that tell the printer how the cartridge is performing.
It's important to know how much ink is in the cartridge before you start printing because low ink levels mean trouble. Minimal ink will often cause ink drying on the printheads and create blotchy prints. Adequate ink volume assures sufficient ink flow for the highest quality prints.
When ink dries on the printhead of the cartridge the simple cure is to gingerly clean off the dried area with a paper towel or a clean soft rag or cotton swab dampened with rubbing alcohol.
New, original manufacturer's replacement inkjet cartridges are quite pricey so as consumers sought ways to save an entire industry was formed to serve just that need.
The first shock comes when you do the math and find out that one or two sets of new cartridges cost more than the printer that uses them. Most Manufacturers like Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Dell, Canon, Epson and Brother sell their printers as "loss leaders" to get the ink sales for new cartridges.
This means that they MUST get a premium price for their cartridges to make their business model work. To that end they try every conceivable way to convince consumers that only "their" cartridges are any good, and that they should only be used once. Some have also have taken legal action against companies that started to refill and recycle these cartridges rather than waste them.
The printer manufacturers lost their case and now seek other ways to create a monopoly on printer cartridges.
Now, many consumers are delighted by the savings they enjoy, when buying refilled or re-manufactured inkjet cartridges at a fraction of the cost charged by the manufacturing companies.
This new resource saves them both time and money and lets them print to their hearts content without breaking the bank. It also reduces unnecessary waste at landfills to the tune of hundreds of millions of cartridges.
A whole industry has grown up around ink cartridge refilling. Customers can find several qualities and types of refilling. However, some are safe and successful while other types can destroy the printer or produce sub-par prints.
Doing it right requires training and experience and substantial technological backup. So, be sure your source has those qualifications.
You also want to be sure that their reputation is excellent and that they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Generally speaking, Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, and Lexmark cartridges can be refilled, although some cartridges require the chip in the ink cartridge to be reset.
I hope you now realize that you can now do all the printing you've ever done and more, and still save a great deal of money and the environment, that's a win-win deal. - 15437
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