Inkjet Cartridges by Richard Romando
A contraption that contains or encases the ink, an inkjet cartridge comes in different combinations. With the proliferation of models of inkjet printers from various manufacturers, inkjet cartridges also come as separate black and color cartridges, black and color ink in one cartridge, and ink... Unlike in a printer with a fixed print head design—wherein the entire printer has to be replaced if broken—this inkjet technology is not as costly since a user can just purchase a new cartridge if the print head breaks down.

Canon Pixma iP4200 Refilled and Compatible Cartridges by James Sodor
Canon has introduced a new range of Pixma printers, one of the most popular of these is the Pixma iP4200. Just like the older series Canon printers it has individual ink tanks, however there is a difference – these new cartridges have an onboard chip to measure the ink level of each individual... Canon has recently won a lawsuit against a company in Japan which was refilling Canon cartridges and reselling them, so this will set back any plans for compatible cartridges. ... Canon has very cunningly adapted their printers – if you refill these inks and re-insert them into the machine, a...

Discount Ink Cartridge, Toner Cartridge by Kwan Lo
Discount ink cartridges and toner cartridges are in great demand these days. Due to the drop in price, many families and small business owners can buy an inkjet / photo printer for under $100 and a discount laser printer for under $200. Increased number of printer ownership means that there is a... However, compatible cartridge without new replacement chip may have problem communicating with the computer as the latter would think that the cartridge is always low in ink. ... It is a well known fact that printer manufacturers cut price in printers but maintain a very high profit margin from...

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...

Canon PIXMA IP1600 Photo Printer Review & Its True Cost of Ownership by Christy Berger
With Canon PIXMA iP1600 Inkjet Printer you can make high quality photo printings at home. No need to limit yourself with standard paper sizes for your photo printings as Canon PIXMA iP1600 printer offers a wide variety of paper sizes and weights. For example; you can print on standard-sized... Here are some of the specifications and features of Canon PIXMA IP 1600: * USB interface; compatible with Windows and Mac (in case you need it, no parallel port provided) * Up to 4,800 x 1,200 color dpi resolution, droplets as small as 2 picoliters (This is a pretty high resolution for a low end...

Buying Laser Toner Cartridges by Max Bellamy
Compatible Laser Toner Cartridges Recently, there has been a huge legal and investigative battle with people selling “compatible” laser toner cartridges. Often, a distributor will sell their defective, ineffective, or even damaging laser toner cartridges to unsuspecting resellers. ... Finally, if your cartridge runs out of ink too quickly, gives messy prints, or damages your printer, don’t buy from the same retailer again. ... This is not to say that all compatible toner cartridges are bunk. ... But if you’re going to spend tens of dollars on a cartridge, why risk it?

Cheap Ink Alternatives - Will They Work In Your Printer? by Frank Bolsom
When looking to replace your ink cartridge, you no longer need to immediately reach for the "genuine" brand. There are a few options available to consumers now days and they are much less expensive. You can buy a compatible OEM cartridge, a remanufactured cartridge or refill your existing... Whether you buy an OEM compatible cartridge, a remanufactured cartridge or choose to refill your existing one, you will save money. ... All the above three mentioned options are safe to use in your printer and will not void your warranty, no matter what brand your printer is.

Small Photo Printers: Should Consumables Influence Model Choice by Martin McAllister
Sales of small photo printers were higher in November & December 2005 than the rest of the year combined, helping them to account for 32% of all printing devices sold in the UK over that period. According to marketing agency GFK (www.gfk.co.uk), sales of these printers have remained strong in... There are many online-based firms, such as Cartridge Concept , who provide low cost compatible ink cartridges and photo paper. ... Cheaper, compatible cartridges are already available for the more recent models of HP branded printers and it is anticipated that compatibles for Lexmark will be...

OEM Versus Cheap Printer Cartridges by Martin Smith
The controversy reigns over whether or not cheap printer cartridges are an alternative to OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridges. Some will argue that only name brand cartridges will work in printers and that ‘generic’ cartridges will only get clogged and ruin the machine. ... Many companies offer warranties on OEM compatible cartridges to be free from defects or malfunctions in your ‘new’ cartridge. ... The basic process of making cheap cartridges includes checking out the used cartridge, replacing all worn out or broken parts ,replacing all required parts, and testing the...

Printer Ink Refills by Ross Bainbridge
As the ink in the cartridges runs dry, the buyer has to look for sources to find a replacement to the spent cartridges. While it is recommended to use new original cartridges, the price of a new cartridge is a big discouragement to buy. Many buyers look to third-party vendors who sell compatible... While removing the cartridge, the metal plate should not be touched and the cartridge should be placed in a plastic container with a piece of wet cloth attached to the side of the cartridge. ... Most of the cartridges can be refilled with printer ink specific to the brand model, provided the...