Monday, July 7, 2008

What is the best option for refilling inkjet cartridges?

Find out why Professional Refilling Plants are more reliable than Refill Shops & Kiosks.

5 Critical Factors to Consider
Refill Shops & Kiosks Vs Professional Refilling Plants

INSPECTION
Critical Factor #1: Do they test each empty cartridge for visual AND electrical defects prior to refilling?

Kiosks: NO , Reman plants YES

Why this is important: Each cartridge must be free from electrical and visual defects or it may not work in your printer.

CLEANING
Critical Factor #2: Do they use a variety of cleaning systems (Steaming, centrifuge, flushing with reverse osmosis system, etc.) to ensure every last bit of ink is removed from the cartridge prior to refilling?

Kiosks: NO , Reman plants YES

Why this is important: Cartridges that are not properly cleaned often have a shorter shelf life and result in higher failure rates.

INKS
Critical Factor #3: Do they use inks that are specially formulated for each type of cartridge?

Kiosks: NO , Reman plants YES

Why this is important: If the same type of ink is used to refill all types of cartridges, the print quality is going to be inconsistent. You run a higher risk of having colors that don’t match, and the cartridge may not last as long as it should.

FILLING
Critical Factor #4: Do they have filling machines specifically designed for each type of cartridge – to ensure consistent and accurate filling?

Kiosks: NO , Reman plants YES

Why this is important: It’s important that cartridges are filled with a precise amount of ink each and every time. If a cartridge has too much ink – it’s more susceptible to leaking. If there isn’t enough ink – the cartridge won’t produce an acceptable page yield. If there is air in the ink, the cartridge won’t print properly.

TESTING
Critical Factor #5: Once your cartridge is filled, do they print a test page to verify the quality?

Kiosks: NO , Reman plants YES

Why this is important: This is the only way to verify that the colors match, and to make sure there is no smearing or streaking.