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Remanufacturing produces “superior” cartridges to originals

11/10/2015

A technology news site has said remanufactured printer cartridges are “just as good or even better” than originals.

The piece on Daily Tekk said remanufacturing was the “best cartridge recycling process”, which has overcome the “presumed substandard quality and inferior performance” of “recycled printer cartridges”.

There are “different classes” of recycled printer cartridges, the article explains, with remanufactured solutions the “superior” option. Many “ordinary” recycled cartridges are made using “do-it-yourself” ink refill kits, with cleaning of the cartridge not even necessary, although refill shops will first clean the cartridge, taking about half an hour to refill the product.

Nonetheless, for “best results” the article recommends remanufactured cartridges. It lists the steps of the “rigorous technical process” of remanufacturing, including disassembly, parts inspection, cleaning, drying, reassembly and resealing and quality testing, which ensures they are just as good if not better than OEM options.

The piece further says that the “best thing” about remanufactured cartridges is the significantly reduced cost compared to originals, “making them an excellent option for people who want to minimise their expenses for printer consumables”.

Also mentioned are the environmental benefits of remanufactured cartridges, diverting “empty cartridges away from the waste stream”. It cites statistics from Earth Share estimating that 400,000 tonnes of scrap plastic and metal can be saved from landfill each year if people only purchase remanufactured printer cartridges rather than originals.

The US Environmental Protection Agency is also referenced, as the body recommends remanufactured ink cartridges in its ‘Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Non-paper Office Products’, with the industry supporting the economy in job creation as well as conserving energy and natural resources.

Source:

therecycler.com/posts/remanufacturing-produces-superior-cartridges-to-originals/