The Mechanics of Epson Printer Cartridges. An Informative Article from PrinterSupplies.com

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The Mechanics of Epson Printer Cartridges

You may have already learned that Epson inkjet printers use a reservoir type cartridge (See The Differences in Printer Cartridges), and that the Epson brand as well as compatible cartridges manufactured by third party companies are available at PrinterSupplies.com. In this article, we want to talk a little bit more about Epson printers and the long-term value they represent.

Epson is one of the original pioneers in the inkjet printing industry and they continue to stay on the cutting-edge with a wide variety of technology items. Their printers range from inexpensive desktops, to all-in-ones, to high-end photo printers, to impact printers offering high volume capabilities. Their inkjet printers continue to represent an excellent value both in quality and cost effectiveness.

In an Epson printer, the print head - the circuitry behind the printing - is contained within the printer, not within the cartridge. Therefore, their cartridges tend to cost considerably less than their competitors in addition to providing excellent crisp print with very little blending.

Because patents tend to protect the circuitry, not the ink, you can find several compatible Epson printer cartridges on the market today - usually at a savings of 50% to 80% off the brand name price. However, not all compatible cartridges are equal in quality. The best cartridges are made to the same strict ISO manufacturing standards as the brand names themselves.

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There is a lot of competition in the desktop industry today and lower-end models are quite inexpensive. If you are going to spend only $49 for a printer, make sure you can purchase cartridges that will also save you money in the long run. And, if the print head stops working in a couple years, you've gotten your money's worth. However, if you are looking at higher-end models that are several hundred dollars, make sure you find out all the costs upfront by researching replacement printer cartridge prices, and ask if there are replacement parts available should the print head malfunction.

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Some questions you should ask yourself before you purchase a printer:

What are the costs for replacement printer cartridges?
Are they available in compatibles (generics) or remanufactured options?
Can you purchase replacement parts for this type of printer, or is it a “throw away”?
Do I want to throw out the circuitry each time I replace a printer cartridge? Will that extend the life of the printer?
Do I want to save money on cartridges, while trusting that the printer circuitry will last for the reasonable life of the printer given the amount I spent for it?

Make sure your online shopping experience is one you can trust. At PrinterSupplies.com, we sell OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridges, as well as compatible and recycled or remanufactured cartridges. We've been supplying cartridges since 1992, and pride ourselves on our low prices, fast shipping and great customer service. If you have questions on your cartridge options - or want to check prices before you make that next printer purchase - give us a call at 1-800-551-1943.


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