The Life Cycle of an Inkjet Cartridge

The Life Cycle of an Inkjet Cartridge

 

Inkjets. The well-kept secret that keeps the world turning, or at least keeps printers printing.

So let’s take a look at the life cycle of an inkjet cartridge and see how we can help you get the most bang for your buck.

OEM stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer." This refers to the company that made your printer, such as HP, Canon, or Epson.

A compatible ink or toner cartridge is a brand new cartridge made by a company other than the one who made your printer. Though it might look slightly different than the OEM Cartridge, a compatible cartridge will fit perfectly into your printer and work just as well, if not better.

A remanufactured (or “reman,” for short) ink or toner cartridge is a recycled OEM cartridge that has been cleaned, refilled, and tested to ensure it meets the same quality standards as a brand new OEM cartridge.

They also purchase high-end equipment to manufacture their products in bulk, which drives down the per unit cost. When large ink dealers like InkJets.com do business with these cartridge manufacturers, we make large volume purchases for even greater savings, and are able to pass those significant savings on to our valued customers.

Why buy from Inkjets.com?

OEM Inkjets Are Recycled

The Recycling Process

Step 1. The remaining ink is emptied

Step 2. Inkjets are cleaned and dried

Steps 3. Each inkjet is filled with new ink

Step 4. The inkjet is reassembled and fitted with new electronics

Step 5. The inkjets are sealed and checked

Step 6. Inkjets are tested for page yield

Step 7. Inkjets are cleaned, polished, heat-sealed in a bag, and boxed

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Step 8. It is shipped to the consumer or seller for use in their inkjet printers

Step 9. Recycled Again

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