Archive for May, 2008

Get the most of your color ink

Color printer ink tends to be expensive than black ink cartridges. So, what is the way out if you are in need of color cartridges on a regular basis and want to save money? Well, there are options available for you. A few important things should be taken into consideration while using color ink cartridges to save money.

Are low-priced cartridges a good deal?

People wonder why the cost of their printer is equal to the cost of their cartridge. A printer worth $ 60 needs a $60 inkjet cartridge. Sometimes the cost of cartridge even beats the cost of printer. Thing is that every printer is made after determining certain essential aspects. A cheap inkjet cartridge may be used in an expensive printer. But, after a specific time frame, the printer may confront problems.

Pay attention to your Print head

Cartridges should be handled carefully. Proper attention should be taken while using the printer and inserting a cartridge in a printer. The print head of the cartridge also needs special care and attention. The print head of the cartridge should not be touched by hand. If the print head is regularly touched by hand or any other object, it gets scratched easily, it can also cause harm to the nozzle of the cartridge from where the ink originally comes out. 

You can Pay Less for the Replacement of your Cartridges

Every cartridge user knows that original cartridges are quite expensive than the other variations of the toner cartridges. If you have heard about compatible toner ink cartridges, then you must also be aware of the fact that these cartridges are available in a considerably less amount compared to OEM cartridges. Some users have a wrong notion that compatible cartridges will void the guarantee of the printer. It is against the law.

Refilling the Cartridge is Now Easy

A cartridge is needed every time when you give the print command to the printer. Refill cartridges are very popular among the frequent users. It is one of the cheapest options available in the market to obtain the cartridge. Many people do this exercise of refilling the cartridge by themselves. It has a simple set of instructions to be followed. And, with the use of some specific accessories, the task becomes easier. The accessories required in refilling the cartridge are syringe, air balancing clip, ink bottle and hand drill tool.

Tools Used in Cleaning the Toner Cartridge

A user of laser toner cartridge should clean his cartridge on a regular basis. Cartridges give the better quality printing if the holes are cleaned properly. It is very simple to clean the cartridge. You require some tools to clean the cartridge like:-

  • Paint brush
  • Wash cloth

Tips To Avoid Problems in using Refilled Cartridge

Many people use recycled or refilled cartridges to save the money. But most of the times, they face problems in using the refilled cartridge in the printer. It is a common notion that refilled inkjet cartridges do not give good quality prints as the original cartridge gives. A person can get the similar quality from the refilled cartridge also by following the instruction of filling the cartridge carefully.

Save Your Environment by Recycling the Cartridges

Approximately 350 millions of cartridges are disposed in the garbage in a year and the amount is increasing continuously by 10% every year. If the scenario continues, our land will be full of discarded cartridges soon. It has become necessary for the regular users of cartridges to recycle and reuse them as long as they last. The use of recycled cartridges saves not only the environment but also your money.

Compliment or Complain? A buyer knows it better.

Have you ever lodged any complaint against your inkjet vendor stating that the ink offered by him is not up to the mark, that he deals in low quality product and his stuffs do more harm than good? Well, if the vendor is wicked and hosts evil intentions in mind, you have every right to scold him. But, there are cases when a vendor sells a quality product to a customer but the latter fails to get the cream because of his lack of knowledge. He goes on scolding the vendor without knowing that he himself is responsible behind the mishap.  

Care for your Cartridge

Cartridges are the delicate objects that need to be handled carefully. If you want to fully utilize your cartridge without hampering its quality then certain points needs to be taken care while handling the cartridge. The cartridge with print head needs special care in handling as they are very sensitive piece. The print head is the most delicate part of the cartridge and should not be touched by hand. It can get scratched very easily and can damage the nozzle of the cartridge from where actually the ink comes out. Print head is the most important part of the cartridge as it is the only part that makes the impression on the paper.

Hunt For Right Refill Kit for the Printer

Generally, the expense of maintaining the printer is high as it requires a regular supply of cartridge. Acquiring a printer may not be an expensive task but maintaining the supply of cartridge could be. To solve this problem, some people use refilled cartridges or recycled cartridges available in the market. Refilled cartridges are available at low cost compared to the new one. But finding out the right refill kit for a particular model of a printer could prove difficult.

Earn Money from Empty Cartridge

The cartridges we use in the printers can be used again and again by refilling the ink into the cartridge. But after a regular use of refilled cartridges, the print head gets damaged and the cartridge is of no use. Then, what you do with the useless cartridge? It could be profitable for you to know that empty useless cartridges also have resale value. There are certain companies who acquire these cartridges from you and pay some amount of money in return.