subject: Inkjet Cartridges The Heart Of An Inkjet Printer [print this page] With the advent of computers, even an average household can afford one today. Along with computers, printers are not lagging behind too. Today, most people can easily afford a computer and that includes a printer as well. Amongst the most sought after printers are inkjet printers, which command a large share in the market. It is but common sense that people using inkjet printers will look for inkjet cartridges also. These have now become on of the most sought after printer accessories in the market.
The printhead assembly of the inkjet printer is the device that makes printing possible. This printhead consists of a large number of nozzles that control the flow of ink from the cartridge. The nozzle assembly itself is very complicated and the main function of these nozzles is to direct the flow of ink from the cartridge to the printer paper. A nozzle fires only when the resistor within the nozzle assembly receives a signal from the copper circuits at the edge of the inkjet cartridge. This causes the ink to heat up slightly and be forced onto the printer paper through the nozzle on the printhead assembly.
Nowadays, you can go in for a variety of inkjet cartridges such as OEM cartridges or original cartridges, OEM compatible cartridges or generic cartridges, or even refurbished/remanufactured cartridges. However, the prices of OEM cartridges are extremely prohibitive and within a few replacements, the total price you pay for these cartridges could equal the price of the printer itself. However, the quality provided is excellent, so many top companies and design houses insist only on OEM cartridges for their printers.
Many people go in for OEM compatible (generic) inkjet cartridges that are considerably cheaper than the original cartridges, but the quality matches that of the original. This is the second choice after OEM cartridges. The parameters of OEM compatibles match those of the OEMs, so they can easily fit your inkjet printer without a problem. However, people who cannot afford OEM compatible inkjet cartridges often go in for refurbished/remanufactured cartridges.
Refurbished cartridges are not always reliable and if not handled carefully during the refilling process, can cause damage to the printer and cause poor printouts. The damage done can include lines across the page, streaks, discoloration, improperly printed text, and can also cause serious damage to the print head and the printer. Due to the increasing variety of cartridges available for inkjet printers, the choices are many. So, select the right inkjet cartridges for your printers and enjoy printing for a long time.
