Cartridges – Answers to your Ink Questions

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You have probably asked questions about cartridges that you have never really gotten the precise answers for. Today, I am going to clarify some of these questions and help you with your on-going Ink issues!

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  •  Why does my Ink Cartridge always run out quickly?

The Worst feeling when printing out important documents is seeing the printer blinking. It is probably a hassle to keep spending or saving up for cartridges, especially if you use your printer/s often. One of the biggest issues people ignore when shopping online are missing the main pointers when it comes to these Ink Cartridges. The Page Yields. Most people still are unaware that each printer cartridge is made to print a certain amount of pages. Due to a lot of text and image use without any spacing, the Ink is wasted.

  • What stops my Ink Cartridge from working?

It is sometimes as simple as your Ink cartridge drying or clogging up. The best way to avoid having dry or clogged up Ink Cartridges is to avoid putting your Ink Cartridges in extremely high or low temperature places. You can also try to print at least once every week, especially if you are in no rush to print.

Another way to prevent this from happening is to try to turn your printer off properly by waiting for the printer power light to turn off. The Printer will allow the cartridges to return to its capped position.

  • How do I know if the cartridge has gone bad?

It is as easy as checking to see if your printer prints out streaky prints, smudges and/or missing colours. This is a major sign of Ink Cartridge damage. If you are lucky, your printer may warn you beforehand. Most printers like Canon or HP will inform you of this.

  • How to fix a leaking Ink Cartridge.

Best thing to do in this situation is to place your Ink Cartridges in a carrier bag after wiping them down with an alcohol-based wipe. If you decide to use a water-based solution to clean, your Ink Cartridge then this may damage your Ink Cartridges electrical components.

Dust and dirt can pile up on the cartridges at the connection point, which can often cause your cartridges to leak. If you cannot see any crack or fault in the cartridge than double check the connection point. To fix the cartridge, wrap the area with a large piece of tape, making sure that it is smooth and secure. This should prevent any more leaks.

  • How to store my cartridges.

To avoid further leaking, it’s important to ensure you store Ink Cartridges upright in a cool and dry place. This method can also help increase your Inks’ storage life.