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Now-a-days, printers can be found in almost all offices and homes. In fact, we can say that printers have become an integral part of the lives of majority of us, especially because most of our personal or office work is done on computers.
Printer ink cartridges came into existence in the mid 1980′s and since then they have successfully enhanced the printing experience of the users. There are a number of companies which manufacture Ink cartridges, but one of the companies which have succeeded in maintaining their brand popularity and name in the market is Canon.
Canon Ink Cartridges have been in the market for a very long time now and the reason for their continued success in the market is the unbeatable printing experience which they provide to their users. Canon Ink cartridges are very famous among small, medium as well as large businesses as they give full value for money.
Many customers even compare the Canon Cartridges with insurance for their printers as they believe that using Canon Ink Cartridges are the best way to ensure the optimum functioning of one’s computer. The use of Canon cartridges also increases the life of one’s printers.
Today, when there are so many refurbished and remanufactured cartridges available in the market, Canon Ink Cartridges still continue to rule the market to a huge extent, this is because of their high performance, efficiency and compatibility factor which is absent in the Cartridges manufactured by other companies.
If one is not using Printer Cartridges of reputed companies like Canon Ink Cartridges, then it is very likely that the performance of one’s computer will be affected. In some instances, the use of low quality Ink cartridges might result in ink and toner leakages, and might even lead to print outs of very low quality and inconsistency. However, the use of ink cartridges of reputed companies like Canon can definitely save one’s computer from major malfunctioning.
The use of Cartridges of non-repute might not only harm your computer, but might also force you to change the ink cartridge before it is actually used up, which might prove to be very expensive for one in the long run. The problems caused by such ink cartridges also include increased downtime, which will undoubtedly result in loss to one’s business.
The incompatibility of these cartridges with your printer will increase the repair costs involved and hence will rob you of the very little money which you could have saved by investing in a relatively cheaper cartridge. The use of such products is bound to leave a bad taste in the mouth of the users.
The Canon Ink cartridges are manufactured using the latest technology and can be used to print on almost all types of paper. If one is looking for a wonderful printing experience and increased life of one’s computer, then Canon Ink Cartridges will prove to be the best choice for you.
Philip Griffiths
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/canon-ink-cartridges-are-original-ink-cartridges-value-for-money-718265.html
An inkjet cartridge is a replaceable component of an inkjet printer that contains the ink that is spread on paper during printing and sometimes the print-head itself. Each inkjet cartridge contains one or more partitioned ink tanks (reservoirs), electronic contacts and a chip that communicates with the printer.
Inside each partition of the inkjet cartridge tank (reservoir), is a tiny metal plate. In response to a signal given by the inkjet printer, a tiny current flows through the metal causing it to warm up. The ink immediately surrounding the heated plate is vaporised. As a consequence, the total volume of the ink exceeds that of the inkjet cartridge. An ink droplet falls out of the cartridge onto the paper. This process takes place in a matter of milliseconds which equals to near 6,000 times per second.
Usually, two separate inkjet cartridges are inserted into an inkjet printer: one containing black ink and one with each of the three primary colors (cyan, magenta and yellow). Alternatively, each primary color may have a dedicated inkjet cartridge. Some inkjet cartridges are specifically designed for printing photographs. All printer suppliers produce their own type of inkjet cartridges. Inkjet cartridges for different printers may be incompatible – either physically or electrically. Since replacement inkjet cartridges from the original manufacturer of the printer are often very expensive, some other manufacturers produce “compatible” inkjet cartridges as cheaper alternatives. Some inkjet cartridges have incorporated the printer head (most Hewlett Packard inkjet printers use this system). Usually, they are more expensive, but the printers are cheaper. Others don’t include the print head, but they are more economical and the inkjet printers are more expensive (for example, most Epson inkjet printers).
Typically, inkjet cartridges are very expensive compared to the printer itself. Many people, therefore, use compatible inkjet cartridges (also called “generic” – those made by a company other than the OEM printer manufacturer) that give comparable quality, but with considerable savings. Another alternative involves modifications that allow the use of continuous ink systems that use external ink tanks. Some people choose to use inexpensive ink, knowing that, in the long term, it may damage the printer. However, the cost savings of 4 or 5 refilled inkjet cartridges may well be sufficient to pay for a new inkjet printer. If the printer lasts more than that, they have obtained the same result (economically speaking) at a lower cost than using original supplies.
Consumers are often surprised at the price of replacing their inkjet cartridges, especially when compared with that of purchasing a brand new inkjet printer. The major printer manufacturers, Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Dell, Canon, Epson and Brother, often break even or lose money selling printers and expect to recoup their losses by selling inkjet cartridges over the life span of the printer. Since much of the printer manufacturers’ profits are made up of inkjet cartridges and toner sales, these companies have taken various actions to limit the options of consumers in using aftermarket inkjet cartridges.
However, many consumers have purchased remanufactured cartridges from alternative companies to save money over buying new inkjet cartridges. This is a much better use of resources, much cheaper, and a whole industry has grown up around this idea. Remanufacturing of inkjet cartridges and other printer supplies also reduces the amount of plastic that goes in the landfill and keeps the Earth a cleaner place.
Simon R.
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/inkjet-cartridges-93324.html