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An ink cartridge is the replaceable part of an ink jet printer, containing ink and sometimes the print-head. A cartridge will have one or more partitioned ink reservoirs, which can come in one or several colors. There may also be electronic contacts and a chip to communicate with the printer. Follow the tips below to use your ink cartridges economically.
• Ink cartridges are expensive. Many people use cartridges made by a company other than the printer manufacture. There will be savings, but quality could fall short of the original manufacturer.
• Refilling ink cartridges is another option. Refilling can be safe, but can ruin a printer or yield bad quality. 1 US pint (470ml) of ink will fill 15-17 typical ink cartridges.
• Some printers won't print when they think the ink is at a low level. A researcher for the Which? consumer Magazine over-rode this instruction, finding that on one occasion 38 percent more could be printed than the printer would otherwise allow.
• In the UK, the price of ink was the subject of an Office of Fair Trading investigation in 2003. Which? claimed that some ink in cartridges cost more than seven times as much as vintage champagne.
• Printer manufacturers often break even or lose money selling printers, and they recoup these funds though selling cartridges for as long as the printer endures. This is a “razor and blades” business model, so called because it was pioneered by what is now Global Gilette, a subsidiary of Procter and Gamble, a razor and blade manufacturer.
• An industry was spawned by avoidance of new cartridge purchases, refilling cartridges or buying re-manufactured ones from third parties. The manufacturers responded with litigation, reaching the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit with the case Lexmark International v Static Control Components. The court found that reverse-engineering to facilitate compatibility did not fall foul of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
• Canon, Dell, HP and Lexmark cartridges are easy to refill, but Epson cartridges will require a chip resetter. Worse yet, Brother printers have scanners, which can register as empty even if the cartridge is refilled.
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Is it alright to use refurbished mp550 ink cartridges and where can I buy ink cartridges from?
A great place to buy replacement ink cartridges is Amazon.com. They offer a wide variety of ink cartridges for nearly every printer on the market. It is okay to use refurbished ink cartridges, however it is preferred to buy new ones.
Stock Up on Ink Cartridges?
Ink cartridges for printers can be a headache if you let them. One tactic to avoid the situation is to purchase ink cartridges before you become desperate and willing to do anything to get them. Shelf life on ink cartridges is sufficient to justify this, as long as you store them away from heat and out of direct sunlight. It should go without saying that you do not want to have ink cartridges exposed to cold temperatures, either. Ink cartridges can be obtained so economically, that even if you have to throw one away, it would be a small loss.
What Ink Cartridges can you use on a Canon Portable Printer?
Conan BCI-15 Black Ink Cartridges and Conan BCI-16 Color Ink Cartridges can be used for Canon portable printers. The ink cartridges can be purchased at Staples and Office Max.
Where can I recycle my old ink cartridges?
You can recycle your old ink Cartridges at Cash4Emptys.com They will give you money for your empty ink. This is the best website to use at you get money where you normally wouldn't.
Where could one purchase ink cartridges suitable for use with Canon printers?
Amazon's website carries ink cartridges for Canon printers that are available for purchase. Canon's official website also sells these ink cartridges.
What printers can use HP 350 and 351 ink cartridges?
which printers do 350 cartridges fit
Are ink cartridges cheaper in other countries?
You can purchase ink cartridges in Ireland at Ink Cartridges Ireland. This company advertises cheap ink cartridges. See the following for additional information: www.inkcartridgesireland.ie/
Laser printers use this instead of ink?
Laser printers use toner cartridges rather than ink.
Where to Find FMS Ink Cartridges?
Have you searched what feels like the entire internet for FMS ink cartridges? That type of ink cartridge can be hard to find, so you should use the help of an online search engine to figure out where the retailers on the web are that sell these types of ink cartridges.
Will Epson nx420 take 126 ink?
No, the Epson NX420 printer does not use 126 ink cartridges. It is designed to work with individual ink cartridges, specifically the Epson 124 and 125 series cartridges. Always check the printer's specifications or user manual to confirm the correct ink type.
What Are Ink Cartridges?
Ink cartridges are the parts of inkjet printers that contain the ink. They place the ink on paper during printing. Ink cartridges are replaceable and sometimes can be refurbished, which decreases cartridge waste and can provide savings. Black ink cartridges only contain a reservoir for black ink while color ink cartridges contain three different reservoirs for cyan (blue), red and yellow. Chips or electronic contacts on ink cartridges allow them to communicate with the printer.
Are xPrint cartridges a deal vs. my name brand computers cartridges?
Yes there is no reason not to use xPrint ink cartridges, as all it does is refill your own ink cartridges and works just the same. You can also buy used cartridges on amazon for half the price of new ones.
