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1. What is a compatible ink cartridge?
2. Will a compatible ink cartridge void my manufacturer's
warranty? 3. How much can a compatible ink cartridge really save me? 4. Are all compatible ink cartridges the same? 5. Can a compatible printer ink cartridge damage my inkjet
printer? 6. What is the shelf life of a compatible printer ink cartridge?
7. Will a compatible printer ink cartridge print the same number of
pages?
8. Why should I use compatible ink cartridges rather than OEM ink cartridges?
9. How are compatible printer ink cartridges different from just a few years ago?
10. What does OEM stand for?
11. What do OEM manufacturer's say about compatible ink cartridges?
1. What is a compatible ink
cartridge?
A compatible printer ink cartridge is a new ink cartridge manufactured by a
third party printer company. The compatible ink cartridge is guaranteed to be as good as your
original ink cartridge. The compatible printer cartridge is manufactured to the exact specifications of
your inkjet printer.
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2. Will a compatible ink cartridge void my manufacturer's
warranty?
Absolutely not! It is against the law for a company to prevent
you from using a compatible printer ink cartridge in your inkjet printer. In the United States, the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 protects your printer warranty.
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3. How much can a compatible ink cartridge really save
me? The most expensive part of owning an
inkjet printer is purchasing printer ink replacement cartridges. You will pay ten
to thirty times more for your ink cartridges than you paid for your inkjet printer, depending
upon the make and model. Over the five year life expectancy, compatible printer cartridges will cut your cost
from 50 to 75%.
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4. Are all compatible ink cartridges the
same? Compatible ink cartridges are not all the same.
Reputable compatible printer ink companies test
their compatible ink cartridges very carefully to insure you will get the same quality and number of pages as
your original printer cartridge. The company's money back guarantee and shelf life guarantee are usually
good indicators of the quality of the compatible ink cartridge.
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5. Can a compatible printer ink cartridge damage my inkjet printer?
A printer ink cartridge can do very little damage to an inkjet printer. It is possible, but highly
unlikely, for an ink cartridge to leak and cause streaking on your paper. However, a simple cleaning and
replacement of the ink cartridge (in hot water) should resolve the problem.
Note: If streaking ever occurs when you first use your compatible printer
ink cartridge, contact support.
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6. What is the shelf life of a compatible printer
ink cartridge?
A reputable compatible ink cartridge company will guarantee their printer
cartridges for at least one year. Don't purchase ink cartridges from companies that offer less than a one
year warranty.
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7. Will a compatible printer ink cartridge print the same
number of pages?
Definitely! Reputable printer ink cartridge companies use
equipment that is designed to fill their compatible cartridges to at least the OEM specification of
the inkjet printer. The industry standard is 5% page coverage. You can adjust density and resolution to
maximize your printer performance. In some cases, these third party companies fill the ink cartridge to
capacity and you end up getting more pages of print.
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8. Why should I use compatible ink cartridges
rather than OEM ink cartridges?
You will get the same quality and quantity of pages from a good compatible ink cartridge at a
savings of 50 to 70 percent of the cost of an OEM printer ink cartridge.
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9. How are compatible printer
ink cartridges different from just a few years ago? The technology used to produce
compatible printer ink cartridges is now as good as the technology used to create OEM ink cartridges. The
days of drill and fill are over. Reputable printer ink companies use many of the same components as
outlined in OEM specifications.
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10. What does OEM stand
for? OEM is an abbreviation for 'Original Equipment Manufacturer'. In short, it means
the printer ink cartridge was manufactured by the same company as the printer.
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11. What do OEM manufacturer's say
about compatible ink cartridges? Most
major inkjet printer companies spend a lot of money trying to convince you to purchase only their ink
cartridges. They are quick to criticize the use of compatible ink cartridges from third party vendors. I think
it is ironic that many of these major printer companies are now selling their own recycled cartridges... AND you're
still paying full retail price for them! Check the fine print on the package. It will state the cartridge is made
from new and recycled parts!
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