When Lexmark and Dell ink cartridges (Dells are made by Lexmark) run out of ink, users may find it desirable to cut costs by refilling cartridges with new ink. However, Lexmark and Dell printers have a tendency to "not" recognize refilled ink cartridges as being sufficiently filled with ink, resulting in a message notifying the user that the levels are low or at times empty. With the right steps, its possible to convince both Lexmark and Dell printers that the ink cartridges still have plenty of ink contained within them. So why does the cartridge show low or empty? The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) will often deter its customers from recycling or refilling so that they can promote more sales. Not environmentally friendly but a good money making scheme none the less. Most Lexmark and Dell printers simply use a memory system that can be by-passed for detailed instructions click here for more information on how to re-set your ink levels. Most print head type cartridges (and many of the ink tank type) do not contain any measurement tool that can accurately assess ink levels. So how does it work? Well the printer will guess how much ink you use by counting the pages pushed through it. Not convinced, try printing 200 blank pages on your printer and watch the ink levels go down..did you use any ink? The answer was "no" but the cartridges think you have..! Most people will then rush out and buy more ink, Viva Ink do refill and recycle and I am amazed at how "full" many of the ink cartridges are when they are returned for recycling, this suggests (to me) that we are wasting so much ink by relying on the guidance of the OEMs to advise when we need to buy a new cartridge. Do they have a conflict of interst? are they influenced by their aim of selling more ink no matter what the cost to the environment? Or is it just me? Why not visit the home of Viva ink to find out more.
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