Ink Facts and Myths
Yes there are quite few myths that circulate around about ink cartridges. There are also some facts that anyone that owns a printer should know about their cartridges. The following article will touch upon some of these facts and myths so that you can know all that you need to know about ink cartridges.
Myth: Compatible cartridges are a bad buy. While there are a number of compatible cartridges that are out there on the market that underperform, there are a lot of great brands out there that will provide you with the same level of satisfaction as your OEM brand for a fraction of the cost. The rick here is to find a decent brand compatible cartridge. You can read through blogs about cartridges and customer reviews in order to find a compatible brand cartridge that will work out well for you.
Myth: There is no way to recycle your used cartridges. Although it is true that you can not throw your used cartridges in with the rest of your recyclables, there are programs out there that specifically accept used cartridges. If you are interested in finding and participating in one of these programs then you best bet will be to get online and search for free cartridge recycling programs that you can participate in. You may have to save up a few spent cartridges before you can send them in to be recycled, but if you enlist the help of your friends youll save up enough to send out quite quickly.
Fact: Ink cartridges can be stored for up to two years in their original packaging and work just as well as if you just bought them. This means that you can take advantage of discounts for buying cartridges in bulk. Even if you only get two or three at a time you will still save money off of the purchase price of each cartridge.