A Look At Some The Options Available For Inkjet Refills by Gregg Hall
Although you might have originally think that the most expensive part of your computer was the original purchase, if you have had your computer for longer than a couple months and print out documents often probably know by now that computer upkeep is more than some bargained for. ... The cost associated with trying to keep up the printer maintenance can range from as low as $10 or so for a color inkjet cartridge and up to as high as $50-$75 for laser toner cartridges. ... Another idea might just be to ask your current ink supplier if you can get a discount by returning your old cartridge...

Toner - Refillable Cartridges for Copiers and Printers by Rachel Perrine
Refilling printer and copying cartridges appeals to me because of the cost savings, and as a way to reduce my contribution to the landfills. But I didn't really know the specifics of refilling cartridges. Today, I finally did the research to find out the details, and found some great sites... One site made an analogy: Throwing out your empty ink cartridge is like throwing away a tire that needs air. ... They explain that there is no ink that can be used in every cartridge. ... After doing the research, I know that buying a re- manufactured cartridge is the best choice for me.

Refillable Toner Cartridges – A Money Saver? by Allison Thompson
More and more people are using refillable printer and copying cartridges as not only a way of saving money, but also in helping to reduce the effects that landfill sites have on the environment. However, after carrying out some research there is much you can find out about refilling cartridges... One site had made the analogy that “throwing out an empty cartridge is like throwing out a tyre that needs more air” and thinking about it in this way makes more sense. ... Certainly you don not have to waste time and effort in refilling the cartridge and also it has the added benefit of you...

Make the World a Better Place with your Empty Ink Cartridges by John Sollars
Did you know that your empty ink cartridge can help you earn some money or fund your favorite charity simply by not throwing it away! Very often we do not know what to do with the empty cartridges and they invariably find their way to the trashcan. Given these cartridges are made of plastic,... A refill cartridge typically contains the component parts, ink, syringes and clips, to refill the empty cartridge with new ink. ... While filling the cartridge, the syringe needs to be plunged deep into the cartridge and ink pushed out slowly till it appears on top of the sponge.

The History of Printer Ink Cartridges by Keith Kingston
With the introduction of the inkjet printer and printer ink cartridge in 1984, the task of printing your documents and changing printer ink cartridges became more convenient, reliable and cleaner than the previous methods of changing ribbons or inserting a toner cartridge.  Prior to 1984, the... The quality is excellent, thanks to the development of printer ink cartridges.  It is possible to print on many different sizes and types of paper, fabric, film, etc.  These printers are used in businesses, in schools and the homes of millions of people worldwide.  Each printer uses a specific...

Remanufactured Domestic Cartridges or Imported Genuine Printer Ink - Which One Do You Prefer? by Joseph Mercado
The cartridge world is a rotating atmosphere of both genuine and remanufactured ink cartridges. The question is, how genuine is imported ink from foreign suppliers? There are several genuine reasons. It’s just a matter of who gives you the right answers. ... Forinstance; you order an HP C4127A toner cartridge for the LaserJet 4000 series, which consists of 600 grams of toner, and your current supplier is only providing 300 grams of toner, you’re being cheated 300 grams of toner. ... You may or may not have been told that you are able to use the cartridge multiple times before changing any...

History of Hewlett Packard and Ink by John Sollars
Hewlett Packard’s tryst with ink took off when it acquired a company named F.L Mosley based in California in 1958. Mosley was manufacturing recorders and plotters for industrial applications such as continuous process monitoring systems, data loggers and the like in the 1950’s. ... Some refilling companies claim that Refilled Cartridges are environmentally friendly and provide a high quality output, which meets or exceeds consumer expectations and that they are · Ultrasonically bathed to ensure a clean print head · Filled with top quality inks using state of the art equipment · Tested...

The Inkjet Supplies – lawsuits put an industry in turmoil. by Daniel Roberts
Then there was the Class 337 action in the USA where 24 companies were attacked – some US companies, some US subsidiaries or associates of Chinese or European companies – and some non-resident. In the solid ink supplies Xerox and Media Sciences are at loggerheads. ... ETIRA – the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers’ Association is responding by emphasising the quality and the environmental benefits of the alternative products. ... DIN has elaborated several standards for remanufactured toner and inkjet cartridges.

How To Properly Recondition Your Xerox 13R546 Drum Cartridge In Less Than 60 Minutes by Joseph Mercado
The Xerox 13R546 laser drum cartridges are relatively easy to recondition. Similar in many ways to the 5318 style cartridges, which preceded them. It is a simple matter of disassembly, a thorough cleaning, inspection of the Drum and Cleaning Blade, and repair of the Connector. ... Step-by-Step “How-to-Recondition Your Xerox 13R546” Instructions: This drum cartridge is compatible with Xerox copier model numbers: •XC23 •XC23-A •XC23-AS •XC33-AS •XC33-D Specifications on the Xerox 13R546 Drum Cartridge •Model Number – 13R546 •Manufacturer – Xerox •Type – Brand New •Color – Black...

How To Properly Remanufacture Your Hewlett Packard C4182X Toner Cartridge In Just 20 Easy Steps by Joseph Mercado
Are you sick and tired of paying too much for your HP C4182X high yield hp c4182x toner cartridge? Your maximum capacity, HP LaserJet 82X Ultra-precise print cartridge is designed precisely with HP LaserJet 8100 and 8150 Series printers, for optimum quality and reliability. ... If you have a toner hopper fixture, place toner hopper inside or place toner hopper on your work area. ... Step #15: •Deposit the remaining toner from the toner hopper and vacuum or clean with compressed air. ... Step #16: •At this point, if you are not going to seal this cartridge, you can fill it with toner now...