Status

Recycled Ink

 

Recycle [here: To recondition and reuse]

 

Production of new combinded cartridges (printerhead and ink tank holder) is a tremendous waste of resources and bad for the environment. Each cartridge can take as long as 1,000 years to completely decompose. It has been estimated by Epson amongst others that combinded ink cartridges have a lifespan (before quality deteriorates) up to 10 times longer than currently utilized.

 

Due to patent issues and the complicated technology, compatible cartridges are often not available for all inkjet printers. This is especially the case for HP and Lexmark printers. Use of recycled cartridges is good both for our planet and your wallet!

 

Typical process (13 steps)

 

1 - Initial Cleaning of Nozzle Plates 8 – Foam Drying
2 – Visual Inspection 9 – Vacuum Filling
3 – Electrical Testing 10 - Print Testing
4 – Drilling 11 - Replacement Vent Plugs
5 – Flush Cleaning 12 - Nozzle Sealing
6 – Nozzle Cleaning 13 - Packaging
7 – Centrifuging  

 

Between 60-90% of collected cartridges can be reused.

 

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