Brother Ink Cartridges
by Matt Gerchow
Most printers use ink cartridges that have the print head built into the cartridge. Every time the cartridge is thrown away, so is the print head and valuable electronic parts. Recycling the cartridges can save the consumer money and help to save the environment as well. Consumers find that recycled cartridges cost about one third less than purchasing new.
Going Green
There is more to recycling a print cartridge than just refilling it with ink. The remanufacturer should also take the time to test the electronics and printhead to ensure that the refilled cartridge works just like it did when it first was filled from the manufacturer. This process should also involve ensuring that there are no clogs in the printhead leaving blank spots on the page.
While most print cartridges can easily be recycled, some manufacturers make the process much more difficult. Consumers concerned about the planet may want to avoid purchasing printers from these manufacturers that are more interested in their own profits than the number of print cartridges that end up in landfills.
In addition to purchasing remanufactured print cartridges, consumers should be sure that all cartridges they purchase are returned for recycling as well. Businesses may want to have a designated cartridge return where the spent materials are returned. In addition to helping to keep the planet green, returning cartridges may put some green in one's pocket. Many office supply stores offer customer rebates for each returned cartridges.
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