How to Return Empty Ink Cartridges
You may be wondering what to do with all those empty ink cartridges you have from your printer. It really does not matter whether you have a laser or an inkjet printer, you can return those cartridges. Returning cartridges not only helps to save the environment a little bit of pollution, but it can also save you money. Many stores offer credit for future purchases when you return ink cartridges. Some stores also sell refilled ink cartridges, giving you a discount for buying those instead of the brand new ones.
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Instructions
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Remove any empty ink cartridges from your printer when you computer tells you it is empty or if you notice that the print quality is decreasing.
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Put any used in cartridges in a plastic zipper bag, as they will sometimes still leak out a little bit of ink.
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Place the bag of ink cartridges in your purse or car so that next time you are at the office supply store, you will have them with you.
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Call some of the office supply stores in your local neighborhood. Ask whether they take old ink cartridges and if they offer any bonuses or discounts for you returning them there.
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Take the empty ink cartridges to the store and hand them to the cashier when you make your purchase. Ask if they have any special membership cards that are necessary to get the discount on future purchases. Keep in mind that these membership cards should be free.
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Read through the guidelines for returning the ink cartridges when you join the store's program. Look for any instructions on the limit of ink cartridges that you will get credit for each month if the store has a limit.
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Use the discount you receive from your empty ink cartridges on your next purchase.
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Tips & Warnings
To keep yourself from getting confused about which ink cartridges are good and which are used, do not open new ink cartridges until you need them. Keep a separate envelope or box for your used cartridges that you can toss them into as soon as you pull them out of your printer.
Some companies offer you plastic envelopes that you can mail the empty ink cartridges in. This is a convenient alternative to those who do not often get out to the office supply store or if none of your local stores offers a discount program.
Watch your mailbox for discounts and store credit checks. Some stores do not give you an instant discount when you return empty ink cartridges but instead send you a check in the mail, within six to eight weeks, that you can use at the store.
