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Ink cartridge recycling tips

2012-01-12T10:51:00.000Z

Did you know that you can recycle your empty, used printer cartridges? Did you also know that by recycling your ink cartridges you could indeed make a little money for yourself or for your local club or school?

Recycling is a very important part of our life in this modern disposable age. Instead of throwing away non-biodegradable materials, you can either refill the ink cartridge or recycle it.

For more information about recycling your printer cartridges and how you can receive funds by return visit How to recycle your empty ink cartridges

Changing Ink Cartridges

2011-12-14T14:05:00.000Z

Maybe you've never changed a printer's ink cartridges after they have run out so here is a very short, quick guide to changing them.

A quick note...If your printer is an Epson printer and you wish to fit compatible ink cartridges, never mix original and compatible ink cartridges together. This may cause errors or prevent your printer from printing.

Firstly, you will need to make sure the printer's cradle (this is the container that the cartridges fit into within the printer) is in the correct position for you to access. Your printer may automatically reset your cradle to the correct position when an ink runs out. There may also be a button to press to allow the cradle to reset.

For re-manufactured cartridges
Take out the remanufactured cartridges, it may be a little difficult or tight on some cartridges. Refill the cartridges or buy a new cartridge. When re-placing with a new cartridge, ensure that the tape or 'tab' has been removed. This can be usually found across the 'printhead' (where the ink comes out'). If you don't remove the tab, the printer may reject the cartridge or your printer may not print properly.

Close the lid and your printer should detect the cartridges, reset itself or 'charge' the inks ready for use.

Once the cartridge has been installed and the printer is ready, run a nozzle check and make sure the cartridge is working correctly. For more help on running a nozzle check, consult your printer's manual.

For original and compatible cartridges
Remove the empty cartridges. Remove the tape or 'tab' on the cartridge. Place back into the printer, ensuring that you fit the cartridge into the correct slot and that the cartridge 'clicks' back into place.

Close the lid and your printer should detect the cartridges, reset itself or 'charge' the inks ready for use.If your printer rejects the cartridge, simply remove and re-fit. Always ensure you use compatible cartridges without any original cartridges installed.

Once the cartridge has been installed and the printer is ready, run a nozzle check and make sure the cartridge is working correctly. For more help on running a nozzle check, consult your printer's manual.

Now you can carry on printing....

Tips to help avoid printing problems

2011-12-13T15:43:00.000Z

Looking after your ink cartridges will make your printer more cost effective and will give you more printouts for your money. A printer without ink is like a car without fuel, it can't do anything useful.

Here are a few handy tips to keep your ink cartridges working to their top potential.

One of the biggest problems people experience with inkjet printers are dried out cartridges. Leave your printer off with ink cartridges installed inside may see your ink cartridge nozzles dry out. Once dry, you may find that your printer will not print fully and you may have difficulty in getting the same level of printing quality that you had before even if you do manage to get your ink cartridges working again.

When you're not planning on using your printer for a long period of time, remove them from the printer, place them in a air tight container and store them somewhere cool. It's also advisable to not let your cartridges run completely out.

If you do experience a dried-out problem there are a few things to try to unblock printer ink cartridges.

Place your ink cartridge printhead (nozzles where ink comes out) into a small, shallow container with approx half a cup of 50% hot water and 50% bleach).

Keep the printhead immersed in the solution for around two to three minutes (this should loosen the dried ink and allow the ink to flow again). Use a paper towel and dab the printhead carefully. You should see ink bleeding out. If not repeat the process.

Once ink is flowing onto the paper towel, place them back into your printer and run your printer's cleaning problem. You may need to do this a number of times before your print quality is back to normal.

There are a number of printer tools and maintenance programs that are usually installed onto your computer when you first install the printer. Using these tools you can quite easily fix any problems or printing errors you may experience.

A few examples...

Missing colour or black in my printout.
Use the nozzle check tool and then use the cleaning cycle. Once all the colours are printing as normal when you complete a nozzle check you are then ready to continue printing normally. If not simply repeat the process.

Printouts have white streaks.
This may be caused by blocked printheads. Run the cleaning program and then a nozzle check.

Please check your printer manual for more information about the maintenance features.

How to find out if that Fantastic printer deal is really fantastic.

2011-12-13T14:52:00.001Z

At this time of the year, just before Christmas, it's common for the high street retailers to bombard you with unbelievable special offers and deals that you may very well consider to take advantage of. One of the areas which are popular for this is the home computer market.

There will be a large number of people who are looking to buy a new computer or laptop for their child or as a family computer. Most retailers offer free printers as deals that push sales on their products, usually stock which isn't selling too well or models that are slowly becoming outdated. While these printers may seem a good deal, if you do some research into the printers themselves that are being included in the deals you may find that the deal is not that special after all.

Buying a new printer is a relatively simple task. Deciding what you need the printer for is the main question and most budget printers are capable now of handling nearly all the modern families printing tasks. Photo's, reports, cards, invites and more are all available from a cheap printer. There is one thing to watch however and that is the cost of replacing the ink cartridges that your printer uses.

This is where the super-duper deal that is winking at you from the shop window shows its true value. The printer that is included for free may well be a low cost printer and the store will be able to afford to give it away with the computer/laptop package because it knows that it will make it's money on the replacement cartridges that they sell for the printer.

Some cartridges can cost more than the actual printer themselves. There are printer manufacturers whose replacement ink cartridges are very expensive while others are relatively inexpensive to buy. Looking into the cost of the printer ink cartridges is the key as to if that 'fantastic' deal is in fact fantastic!

Even if you do decide to opt for the computer package after you've wagered if the printer will be expensive to run or not, there is another thing to be wary of. Printer manufacturers who include a set of ink cartridges with their printer may include printer cartridges that have only small amount of ink in them. These 'tester' or 'starter' inks may soon run out as you start to print all those holiday snaps on your new shiny printer.

Unfortunately there is little to do in this case. The cartridges are included and do get you started printer so the printer manufacturer may in fact be helping you out.

Before you go and check out all those deals and special offers just be aware that you may need to buy a USB cable before you can do anything with your printer and your new, sparkling computer/laptop. Nearly all retailers do not give USB printer cables away and they will cost you a few pounds.

So there you are. Remember to check out the printer model that is on offer and how much replacement cartridges are for that printer. When you do need ink cartridges simply visit www.printcartridgedirect.com, we have a huge selection of ink cartridges, toner cartridges, fax ribbons and accessories. Postage is just 99p on all orders.

Recycling Your Empty Ink Cartridges - How and Why

2011-12-13T09:04:00.000Z

Recycling Your Empty Ink Cartridges - How and Why

Merry Christmas and 10% Off

2011-12-08T09:16:00.000Z

Printcartridgedirect.com would like to wish all our customers a very happy Christmas and to say thank you for all your valued custom, we are giving you the chance to save a little bit extra during this holiday season.

We can't drop down your chimney but we can offer you a 10% discount that you can use when ordering any compatible or re-manufactured ink and toner cartridges. Use this code 'XMAS10' in the promotional code box during the ordering process when you place an order and you will have 10% taken off your total.

This offer is valid until 5PM December 24 2011. Original ink and toner cartridges do not apply to this offer.

Merry Christmas

Kodak Printer Inkjet Cartridges| Print Cartridge Direct - Ink Cartridges = Low Prices

2011-06-17T14:06:00.000+01:00

Kodak Printer Inkjet Cartridges| Print Cartridge Direct - Ink Cartridges = Low Prices

T1295 Compatible Ink Cartridges

2011-06-17T13:54:00.003+01:00

T1295 Compatible Cartridge Set

At Printcartridgedirect.com we are constantly working on getting the best possible prices for our customers, without compromising on quality, and these New T1295 Compatible cartridge sets are no exception.

Recently launched, these Cartridges Provide all the quality and page yield as the Original, at less than half the cost.

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Buy one get one free paper £1.99

2007-04-04T10:02:00.001+01:00

6x4 Photo Paper 190gsm 20 Sheets BOGOF

Buy one get one free

Phoenix high quality gloss paper 190 g/m2 6" x 4" (postcard size) is ideal for use with Inkjet printers, in particular the Personal Photo Printers which is specifically designed for printing images and photos direct from most digital memory cards at this particular size. (20 Sheets).

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Peach PC100-14 A4 Strip Twin Cutter Paper Trimmer

2007-03-09T12:21:00.004Z

With a price cut this product is ideal for the office or if you are working from home. Only £26.99.

The PC100-14 Strip Twin Cutter paper trimmer is a real 2-in-1 paper trimmer from Peach. It has a double cutting system that includes a rotating blade and a trimmer with a lever.

Safe operation due to the special protective cover on the blade
Roller cutter for simple but accurate cutting (Photos etc)
Lever cutter for fast and efficient cutting of large quantities
Robust design with non slip rubber base
Cuts up to 10 sheets of paper (80gm)
Ideal for schools, university or small offices
3 Year Guarantee

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Nero 7 Essentials 1 OEM For CD Writers 5 Pack

2007-03-09T11:59:00.002Z

Pack of 5, Nero 7 Essentials Suite 1 OEMNero 7 Essentials Suite 1 OEM is suitable for CD writers / rewriters. Only £19.99

The Nero 7 Essentials Suite 1 includes the following programs:

Nero Home (Essentials SE)
Nero Scout
Nero Start Smart 3 (Essentials)
Nero Express 7 (Essentials)
Nero Vision 4 (Essentials SE)
Nero ShowTime 2 (Essentials)
Nero Media Home (Essentials)
InCD 5 (Essentials)
Nero PhotShow Express 4
Nero PhotoSnap (Essentials SE)
Nero PhotoSnap Viewer (Essentials)
Nero Cover Designer 2 (Essentials)
Nero ToolKit

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Free Black Cartridge

2007-03-09T11:47:00.000Z

Get a free black cartridge with most Epson, Cannon and Brother Compatiable sets.
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Ink Offers

2007-03-09T10:36:00.001Z

Many sets of black HP remanufactured ink cartridges buy one get one free. Plus price cuts on top of this great offer.

Buy One, get one Free on No.45 Black Remanufactured Cartridge

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2007-03-09T09:55:00.000Z

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