1. How does an inkjet cartridge work?

Inkjet printer cartridges works on the principle of rapidly heating ink in a series of extremely fine capillary holes known as jets or nozzles that have their own individual microscopic heating elements. A typical cartridge may have between 52 and 416 jets and associated heating elements, depending on the type and manufacturer.

On the print head of the cartridge are a series on tiny holes, each smaller than the width of a human hair. Each hole has a heater which is used to heat up the ink. This causes a bubble to form. When the heater cools down, the bubble bursts and the ink in projected onto the paper. This happens up to 6000 times per second.

2. When should a cartridge be refilled?

Never let a cartridge run out of ink completely. Your cartridge sensors will burn out, if it continues to fire while the supply of ink is cut off. Always have a replacement cartridge on hand. Otherwise get the same cartridge refilled immediately.

3. Why should one refill the cartridge instead of buying new?

There are two vital reasons of refilling a cartridge instead of buying a new cartridge:

Environment: Approx 3/4 gallon of Fossil fuel is burnt by manufacturing of 1 cartridge and 1 Cartridge takes about 450 to 1000 yrs to Decompose. This causes nothing but enormous LANDFILL

Economy: Refilling a cartridge is far cheaper than buying a brand new OEM cartridge. Buying one new cartridge is almost equal to refilling the same *five times.

4. How many times can one fill an inkjet cartridge?

You can get your empty cartridge refilled for 6 to 7 times, but before filling one should clean the cartridge properly and then fill the new and best quality ink.

5. Does refilling damage the printer?

Properly refilled cartridge never damages the printer. We, at Gloima Imaging Components give the *printer replacement guarantee if customer proves that his printer was damaged due to our refill.

6. Why do printer manufacturers prohibit from refilling?

This is their marketing gimmick. They want to take the advantage of unawareness of the consumers. Due to the competition, Printer manufacturers are selling printers at cheaper price and want to make money in cartridges.

7. How should one take care of an inkjet printer and cartridge?

• When lines and/or missing dots form on your text or graphics it's time to clean the printer. Do not touch the copper plate on the print head with your fingers. Use the printers cleaning cycle (refer to your printer manual).
• Cleaning the ink-jet printer can solve minor problem, maintain print quality, and prolong periods between professional cleanings.
• Thin white lines across printouts indicate that the ink nozzles need to be cleaned.
• Avoid pre- printed forms, glossy or colored paper unless they are specially designed for use in an Inkjet or Laser printer.
• Most of the cartridges have a print head on the bottom, which means that they require special care. The print head is a sensitive piece of equipment, so it should never be touched. This is because it can get scratched very easily or else you could somehow damage the nozzles of the cartridge where the ink actually comes out. The print head is important because it is the way the cartridge communicates with the printer, so if it gets too scratched or damaged then there is a chance your machine will not even recognize the cartridge.
• Each printer has different type of functions and needs, and accordingly, ink is developed to suit a particular printer. One cannot use the same ink for all types of Inkjet cartridges. It reduces the life of cartridge.
• Keep your printer in a well-ventilated room & keep away from direct sunlight, heating and cooling vents.

9. When should a laser cartridge be refilled?

Missing words, missing lines or faint printout are the indications of empty toner. Get your toner refilled or replaced immediately after it gets empty. Do not fire further print commands, because of which all the internal parts get damaged.
The laser toners which are chip based generally indicate if your laser toner gets empty.

10. How many times can a laser cartridge be filled?

You can get your empty cartridge refilled for 3 to 4 times, but before filling one should clean or remove all the previous toner powder from all the internal as well as external part and then fill the new and best quality of toner powder. After refilling for 3 to 4 times, you can remanufacture the same cartridge.

Each printer has different type of functions and needs, and accordingly, toner powder is developed to suit a particular printer. One cannot use the same toner powder for all types of cartridges. It reduces the life of cartridge.

11. What is the difference between refilling and remanufacturing a laser printer cartridge?

Laser cartridge is made of many parts i.e. OPC drum, Doctor Blade, Magnetic Roller, sleeve, toner powder etc. All these components are fitted in one plastic shell.
In refilling only a toner powder is changed, whereas in remanufacturing except outer plastic shell, all other components including toner powder is replaced with new. This makes your cartridge becomes absolutely new and that too at 50% cheaper than OEM cartridge.

12. What is a remanufactured cartridge?

• An empty or used original cartridge which has been refilled and refurbished to a high standard. Remanufactured cartridges should not be confused with refilled cartridges. Refilled cartridges are only refilled with ink or toner and are not subject to the thorough refurbishment process that remanufactured cartridges undertake.
• This process includes cleaning and dismantling the cartridges followed by replacing any internal or external components which are critical to the operation of the cartridge. The cartridges are then refilled and professionally reassembled before undergoing a number of quality control tests.
• Remanufactured cartridges contain the equivalent quality of ink and Toner as original cartridges. They are the environmentally friendly and cost effective option for your printer consumable requirements.

13. What are the advantages of remanufactured cartridge?

• Remanufactured cartridges create jobs: Purchasing remanufactured toner cartridges and inkjet cartridges and recycling the empties are two ways to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
• Remanufactured cartridges save energy: Approximately three quarts of oil are burned in the production of a single new toner cartridge. A used cartridge can be remanufactured up to 4 times depending on type and condition, saving up to three quarts of fuel each time. Now you can think and calculate how much of energy can be saved every year by using these remanufactured cartridges.
• Remanufacturing minimizes waste: Remanufacturing cartridges decreases the amount of plastic, steel, aluminium and rubber sent to land fills and burned in incinerators.

14. Is there any difference between print quality of original and refilled cartridge?

No, there is no difference in the print quality of a refilled cartridge. The refilled/ re-manufactured/ cartridges is OEM compatible. Gloima Imaging Components guarantees original like print quality and output.

15. How should we take care of a laser printer and cartridge?

• Do not leave the cartridge in motor vehicles for any length of time, as even on a cool day the temperature can exceed safe levels. Doing so may distort the plastic in the cartridge.
• Store cartridges in normal room temperature. Some parts in these cartridges are light sensitive and can be damaged when exposed to excessive light.
• When empty, store your laser cartridge in its original plastic bag and cardboard box.

16. Does the Toner refilling process cause any damage to my laser equipment?

NO. You have to perform all the steps of re-filling as per the instructions and then recheck them before to use your toner cartridge in your laser machine.
It doesn’t take more than ten minutes to perform all the steps. Recycling is saving for the future, helping to keep our landfill clean with less plastic that is not bio-degraded.

17. Is the practice of refilling safe for health?

The procedure of refilling is completely safe for health. Toner is a non-toxic substance of plastic, iron and a very small amount of pigment. It’s advisable to perform the re-filling process in an aerated area and according to the instructions that we provide you.

18. Does the refilled toner/ink provide the same number of prints as the original toner/ink?

The refilled toner/ink will produce same number of prints alike the original toner / ink.