How Are Inkjet Cartridges Reinked?
Many consumers refill depleted inkjet printer cartridges to save money and avoid waste. Buying new inkjet cartridges are expensive for people who do a lot of printing, and ink can be added to used cartridges for a fraction of the cost.
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Cartridge Refillers
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A long list of companies refill inkjet cartridges. Some operate strictly online, while others may be local, depending on where you live. Most of these companies do not advertise the process they use for refilling inkjet cartridges to protect their trade secrets.
Do It Yourself
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Numerous companies also sell kits to consumers who want to refill their own inkjet cartridges. For those not intimidated by the prospect of spilling a little ink, this may be the way to go.
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Sponges
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Sponge-filled cartridges are common with inkjet printers. Refilling these cartridges involves using a syringe to saturate the cartridge sponge with ink.
Vacuum
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Vacuum cartridges are commonly used by printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard. These cartridges are refilled with a syringe and then must be resealed with a screw, glue or another airtight seal.
Color Cartridges
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Color cartridges can hold either one color or multiple colors. These cartridges are refilled like other inkjet cartridges of their class. In the case of multiple color cartridges, only the colors that are low are replenished.
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