Ever wondered how ink cartridges are manufactured?
Well have a look at this video of Jettec in action.
Jettec are a renowned UK Ink remanufacturing company. They offer a broad range of compatible and remanufactured inkjet cartridges covering Epson, Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Lexmark and Samsung printers. Additionally, their award winning Extra life technology, allows the consumer to obtain up to 100% more prints than the original.
Quote From Phil Sneath, Senior Account Manager at DCI:
‘We have managed to sustain an phenomenal rate of growth and demand for our products has not wavered despite challenging trading conditions. This is partly down to the high quality of our products, which drives repeat sales and helps us to retain and grow our client base. But it is also because, as a business, we are constantly evolving and finding new ways to promote our green agenda whilst keeping our costs competitive and overheads minimized by refusing to outsource. At times like this it is fundamental that business’ take inspiration from other successful UK based organizations. We feel that British manufacturers need to encourage retailers and suppliers to strongly promote British made goods and produce in order to protect the interests of British industry’.
Ink and Media are delighted to be authorized Jettec retailers, supplying their full product range.
Those who use a lot of ink or toner for printing may want to consider purchasing the cartridges in bulk. This way, you are able to save money and you will always have extra cartridges on hand. Nothing is more annoying than working on a large project late into the night, only to find you are unable to print everything because you have run short on ink. By purchasing it in bulk, you will not have to worry about this happening.
The main advantage to buying ink or toner cartridges in bulk is the savings you will get. Just like purchasing other items in bulk, the manufacturer rewards you for your commitment. The fact that less packaging is being used is another reason for the cost savings. Considering how expensive printer ink and toner refills can be, it is great to be able to save even a small percentage of what you would normally pay.
Keep in mind though, if you are planning to purchase bulk ink, you will need to use it by a certain date. Ink cartridges have expiration dates, and many do not allow you to use them beyond that date. The actual cartridge may have a chip that prevents use. This is because dried ink inserted into a printer can damage the printer. The manufacturer does not want to be responsible for damage caused by expired ink.
The best way to determine if you should be buying ink or toner in bulk is to calculate your usage for a three month period. Once you have determined exactly what you are using, you will be able to determine if it is possible to use a bulk supply by an expiration date. Many companies allow you to choose how many cartridges you will purchase. This way, you are able to keep a six month supply on hand, knowing it will be used by the time it expires. If you are going to be keeping a bulk supply of ink on hand, be sure you store it properly. The supply will need a cool, dry location, preferably out of direct sunlight.
Some printers allow you to insert excess ink into a reservoir. If you have a printer like this, bulk ink can be stored inside the printer, but may dry up faster than ink cartridges. To find out if your printer has an ink reservoir, consult your user manual.
Finally keep in mind some disadvantages to purchasing ink or toner in bulk. Your supply of ink will mean you are committed to that printer for however long a period you have stocked the ink. Even if you are perfectly happy with your printer, there is always the chance it could break. In addition to the added expense of a replacement printer, you will have lost out on what you have spent on the ink supply for the broken printer. This can be a frustrating waste of money.
If you are considering purchasing ink or toner in bulk for you computer, you may find the decision saves you a great deal of time and money. Weigh the pros and cons of a bulk purchase, and you will make a smart choice that suits your needs.
While some may refer to ink and toner as being one and the same, there are actually quite a few differences in how they are made and how they function. For starters, toners and inks can not be used interchangeably with printers. Inkjet printers use ink and laser printers use toner. Toner is a powder [...]
Ever wondered how ink cartridges are manufactured?
Well have a look at this video of Jettec in action.
Jettec are a renowned UK Ink remanufacturing company. They offer a broad range of compatible and remanufactured inkjet cartridges covering Epson, Brother, Canon, Dell, HP, Lexmark and Samsung printers. Additionally, their award winning Extra life technology, allows the consumer [...]
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