Q: Why is it important to refill ink cartridges?

A: There are some very compelling reasons for refilling ink cartridges as apposed to buying new and throwing the old ones away. These can be broadly split into reasons from a personal and global perspective:

From a global perspective dumping old ink cartridges causes huge environmental concerns: -

- A dumped cartridge will take 1000 years to fully decompose.
- Each cartridge may contain a small quantity of toxic substances.
- Cartridges pollute and can contaminate ground water.
- Cartridge dumping is a growing problem and will leave an unwelcome legacy for generations to come.
- Every new replacement cartridge uses a huge amount of global resource to create, for example 2.5 pounds of plastic and 1.5 litres of oil.

From a personal perspective there are also many reason why refilling ink cartridges and toners makes sense:-

- Refilling is economical it can save you up to 70% off the price of a new replacement.
- Refilling is convenient.
- By refilling you are personally helping the environment and not adding to growing problem.
- Recycling makes sense. After all you wouldn’t go out and buy a new car just because it is out of petrol.

Q: Why are refills that much cheaper?

A: Because we are reusing the cartridge we can cut out much of the cost of raw materials and transportation that make up the cost of a new cartridge. You are also not paying to promote the global brand that a particular cartridge is sold under. Added to this there is also a train of thought that says original printer cartridges are very much over priced. Many industry observers point to the fact that printers themselves are so cheap now that the makers have switched their main profit focus to the consumables (i.e. the cartridges). This means high profit margins on original cartridges and makes the refill option more and more attractive to consumers and business.

Q: Are refilled cartridges as good as originals?

A: Yes. In the overwhelming majority of cases the performance and quality from a refilled cartridge or toner is every bit as good as a new cartridge. This is because Re:ink uses only the highest quality ink and advanced techniques to make sure each refill works well. To back this up we offer a no quibble guarantee on all refills and have a list of leading business clients that are completely satisfied with our quality.

Q: What is the difference between original, compatible and refilled cartridges?

A: Original (or OE) cartridges and toners are supplied under the printer brand name. They will generally be made by the printer manufacturer or a licensed agent. They are good quality but are also generally very expensive.

Compatible cartridges are produced by a third party and are designed to be fully compatible with a particular printer. In some cases these will be newly made items but in other instances they may be remanufactured cartridges where the original product has been cleaned, conditioned and refilled for resale by a specialist remanufacturing operation.

Refilled cartridges are items that are professionally refilled generally at a more local level. Because the majority of modern cartridges are now suitable for refilling this option offers a good combination of cost saving, print quality and environmental benefits.

Q: Why should I choose Re:ink for my refills.

A: Re:ink are acknowledged experts in cartridge and toner refilling with vast experience in this specialist field. We have the equipment and trained staff to precision refill cartridges so that they always produce great results. We are also a wholly owned Irish company that offers a genuine refill option and are not just interested in selling on compatible cartridges. As such Re:ink is the best choice for service, the environment and for saving money.

Q: What if I have a problem with a refilled cartridge?

A: In the unlikely event of a problem we offer a full money back guarantee on all our refills.

Q: Do refills last as long as originals?

A: Yes. Because they use the same cartridge but “topped up” they last just as long as originals. Indeed in some cases users have found originals to run out quicker possibly because they are short filled when manufactured.

Q: Who will Re:ink supply?

A: Reink deals with all types of individuals and organisations from the very occasional home computer user right through to large companies doing volume printing. Whatever your particular printer needs we will endeavour to satisfy them and save you money. We are especially successful in the supply of small businesses, local government organisations and schools and colleges.