Q: What's the difference between OEM,
Compatible and Remanufactured Cartridges?
A: - OEM
Cartridges: OEM is an abbreviation for Original Equipment
Manufacturer. These manufacturers produce the replacement ink or
toner for copiers or printers and normally will put the
manufacturer's name on the product, such as Canon, IBM, Sharp,
Lexmark, Brother, Epson, etc.
- Compatible Cartridges:
Generic cartridges are specially manufactured to meet or exceed OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications and high standards
of quality and reliability and offer high-quality printing results.
Manufactured 100% brand new, containing only new components, they
are an economical alternative to expensive name-brand cartridges and
supplies, and allow for big savings over brand-name cartridges and
supplies.
- Remanufactured Cartridges:
Remanufactured cartridges have been recycled to meet or exceed OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications. The recycling and
reprocessing process involves disassembling, inspecting, cleaning,
replacing worn parts, reassembling, and filling the toner or ink.
Once the remanufacturing process is complete, the cartridge is then
print tested, sealed, and packaged for resale.
Q:
Will using Compatible/Remanufactured cartridges void the warranty of
my printer?
A: No, the use of
Compatible/Remanufactured replacement cartridges does not void your
Printers Warranty, which is proven by the following US Congress New
Legislation! View the
MAGNUSON-MOSS
WARRANTY IMPROVEMENT ACT
Q:
My cartridge is printing faded and print head seams to be clogged.
What can I do to make it work?
A: You may try priming the
cartridge. Priming the cartridge is a process that allows the print
head to open up for the ink to come through. What you do is get a
damp paper towel, press and hold on the print head (copper strip
facing down) for around 20-30 seconds. This will bring the ink to
the surface of the print head, open up and print heads that might be
blocked and the flow of the ink will start again. Just put the
cartridge back in the printer ready to use.
Q:
How can I get dried ink out of my print head so I can print again?
A: Place the clogged cartridge
in about 1/4 - 1/2 inch of warm water for a few minutes. When ink
starts to slowly leak out take the cartridge out of the water and
dry it using a soft cloth to "Q-tip." Then place it back in your
printer and run the print head cleaning utility that comes with your
printer software. You may have to run this 2-4 times before printing
quality is re-established. |