An ink cartridge or inkjet cartridge is a replaceable component of an ink jet printer that contains the ink (and sometimes the print-head itself) that is spread on paper during printing.

Each ink cartridge contains one or more partitioned ink reservoirs; certain manufacturers also add electronic contacts and a chip that communicates with the printer.

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Thu Aug 20 16:23:28 2009

How do cannon makes their ink cartridges that no other ink cartridge will work with their printers?
Q. How do cannon makes their ink cartridges that no other ink cartridge will work with their printers?My refiled cartridge didn't working and printer software says it's can't recognized it.
Asked by Jay shri vishwakarma - Thu Jun 19 15:48:43 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. ALL the printer companies do this. The printer polls the chip regularly. When it is empty it sends a signal to the chip. Unless you use a chip resetter, refilling won't work. Anyway, refilling is a dangerous practice. It may work a few times but the one time it fails will cost you more than anything you saved. Look at for details. Using new compatible cartridges is a good way to save money. Someone I know brought their Canon printer to the authorized Canon repair center. When they picked it up, the tech wanted to demonstrate that it worked but it was out of ink. He put in new cartridges and the person noticed they were NOT Canon! He asked the tech why they were using non-Canon cartridges and he answered they worked just as well and were… [cont.]
Answered by yisgood - Thu Jun 19 16:58:48 2008

What off brand ink cartridge is the equivalent of dell t0529?
Q. I want to buy a generic ink cartridge b/c I don't have time to wait to order one from dell. I know there are compatible ones that dell won't tell you about.
Asked by Jeremy B - Wed Dec 5 16:57:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I used there alternatives and work out well.Just placed another order for some photo paper.Used coupon code INK555NK and got 10% off of my order.Check them out!!!
Answered by GatorVenegas - Thu Dec 6 19:30:07 2007

How do I open a lemark 33 ink cartridge to refill it?
Q. I want to refill my ink cartridge, but I cant get it open. Its for a x5450 lexmark printer Okay, so I did that, now the cartridge says unsupported in my printer? WTF!
Asked by Tanya M - Wed Oct 8 19:43:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Incorrect cartridge error message could mean a clogged printhead. Are you certain you did not accidentally touch the gold areas (printer points) as this can put oils and dirt or residue on the cartridge. Gently wipe both heads on cartridge very softly with a non perfumed baby wipe! Now try printing again.
Answered by William E - Thu Oct 9 12:18:40 2008

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