Refilling your inkjet cartridges is a sensible and economical way of avoiding
the unnecessary and excessive costs of new printer cartridges. Unfortunately,
refilling can not make your cartridges last forever. Inevitably circuits or
nozzles will wear out, leaving some cartridges inoperable. But … if you
refill your cartridge only 3 – 4 times, you will still have saved around
$100 – $150.
NO .. NO .. NO.. The correct individual ink manufactured for YOUR cartridge is used, as all cartridges are Ink-Specific ( ie. each has it’s own specific
Ink Type ), so you shouldn’t notice any difference in duration or quality
of print.
Each The Ink Shop franchise keeps a quantity of ink for each inkjet printer manufacturer's cartridge. They do not substitute an ink but use the specific ink for your cartridge ensuring the
very best results for your printing and the longevity of your cartridges.
It depends upon the cartridge and how it has been treated. If you look on the
back of your cartridge you may notice ‘flex circuit pads’ ( Not
all cartridges are of this type ). These pads connect to the nozzles of your
print head. They communicate directly with your printer and convey electricity
and information to the printhead. If just one of these flex pads is damaged
then a line will appear in your printout and cannot always be repaired.
Another situation that can occur is the crystallization of ink in the nozzle
of your printhead. This is caused by ink build up in the nozzle from ‘dry
firing’, ie. when the cartridge runs out of ink and continues to try
to
print ( note question “What can I do to make my cartridges last longer?”).
On average, we have found that most cartridges perform well for 4–6 refills.
Some cartridges, particularly of the “tank only” type may get as
many as 20 or more refills.
If you go to a properly trained cartridge refiller, using the correct inks
and equipment, then you could expect to pay around 50 – 60% off the retail
price of a new cartridge.
We guarantee to have your cartridge refilled within 24 hours of receiving it.
If for any reason this is not possible, we will contact you by phone to explain
the reason.
Firstly don’t let your cartridges run completely dry, or ink will dry
in your print nozzles. Don’t worry too much if this has happened, as
a reputable inkjet cartridge refiller / recycler will have the specialised
equipment and techniques to clean the printhead, and can often restore your
cartridge to a usable condition. This does take time however and success can
not always be assured.
Secondly, be very careful when handling and packaging your cartridge so as
not to damage either the printhead or the flex pads on the copper circuitry
at the rear of your cartridge. If the flex pads are damaged there is nothing
anyone can do to restore them. Use any packaging supplied by the manufacturer
or by The Ink Shop to ship your cartridges, so keep this in a safe
place for use when needed.
Unless you have signed a contract specifically to this effect, it is considered
a restriction of trade and against the law to void a warranty just because
you have chosen to use a refilled cartridge. So NO.
In addition to our refilling service, we offer a large range of compatible
brand replacement cartridges for your printer. New
Cartridges Page. All with a 90 day money back guarantee.
Regular Cleaning of your printer is an essential element to ensure high quality
printing is achieved for a longer period. Printer
Page. We offer fixed price services on all inkjet printer models. We also
supply bulk inks for some ‘Tank’ type cartridges.
