With most HP jet ink print machines, the printer head is part of the print cartridge, and therefore results in a higher inkjet print cartridge replacement cost.

HP color inkjet print cartridges generally contain sponges permeable to ink. When you renew the print cartridge you replenish the sponge from which ink is drawn to the printer head partly by gravity and partly by the printer head pull.

Black HP inkjet print cartridges generally contain a vacuum-sealed cavity that is filled with ink.  Most black inkjet print cartridges from HP (notably the HP 51645A and HP C6615DN) contain pigmented, or water-resistant ink.  When you buy a jet ink print machine refill kit from us for this type of print cartridge, we provide an easy "Snap-and-Fill" cradle in order to maintain the proper internal vacuum seal. 

Refilling is just that. The trick is to inject the ink slowly, not because the process is tricky, but fast filling may cause ink to foam at the dispenser’s end. Foaming causes air bubbles, which hamper the smooth flow of ink. But even if this does occur, you can still easily recover from air bubbles.

Our instructions are clear and simple and reflect the experience acquired from our own specialized field testing as well as from many users who kindly have acquainted us with their findings when refilling their own print cartridges.

The Truth about inks

Ink is the live proof of a remarkable balancing act of chemistry. Here are the physical and mechanical factors that play a role in the formulation of the final emulsion:

Stability - Viscosity - Surface tension - Conductivity - Shelf life
Flammability - Resistance to biological growth - Dye solubility
Pigment degree of emulsion - Filtering time - Corrosiveness
Plastic compatibility - Resistance to particulate and residue formation
Uniformity of drop size - Drop velocity limit - Drop frequency limit
Crust resistance - Clog resistance - Optical density
Color steadfastness - Fading resistance -Water resistance
Solvent resistance - Spreading characteristics
Feathering characteristics - Dry time - Testing

As of 2005 commercial inkjet printer technology is about 16 years old and it has seen dramatic developments. Still, the printer head is the heart of the printer and the ink is the printer’s blood.

In the fierce competition for market share, OEM printer manufacturers have and are constantly tweaking and improving the end product. Even so, however elaborate the technology, the end result will always be the delivery to paper of a cluster of ink droplets.

Consequently, improvements in technology result in tighter specifications for the inks. Inks must respond reliably to the complex demands and interplay of electrical signals, heat, pressure and drop formation inside different printer heads.

This is why there is no ‘universal jet ink print machine refill kit’ which implies a ‘universal’ ink. Until 1994 we managed to service the existing jet ink print machine population with two basic types of ink (at that time, most of the HP jet ink print machines were black only -- widespread use and affordability of color printing came a little later). Today we have over 200 types of dye-based and pigmented inks…. and counting.

Some of you may have watched the late night commercials for a ‘universal’ jet ink print machine refill kit. The pretty girl in the infomercial wears a turtle-neck so tight that makes me want to be the turtle. The girl is fair, the commercial is fancy but the information is false. We know it by the number of complaints of ‘universal’ ink users who call us. Nor should you be surprised. The fact that something is not necessarily true just because it’s printed in a newspaper, equally applies to television. These are the same channels where the next infomercial will ‘guarantee’ that we can lose 20 pounds in 20 days…

In summary, the best favor you can do your inkjet print cartridges is to fill (and renew) them with the correct inks. And if, by perusing our web pages, you notice that we do not yet have a jet ink print machine refill kit for your new Hewlett Packard jet ink print machine, it means that we are still working on the inks.

Orson Wells used to say ‘There will be no wine before its time”. It goes for inks too except that we don’t drink but print (with them).

If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of an jet ink print machine, please contact us and ask for our literature on the workings of jet ink print machines and refilling inkjet print cartridges - a creative, informative brochure composed by our President.

jet ink print machine refill kits

Our jet ink print machine refill kits include all of the essentials that will aid in making the process of refilling your Hewlett Packard inkjet print cartridge a pleasant and satisfying experience.  We design and manufacture each of our jet ink print machine refill kits ourselves, following the unique specifications of your Hewlett Packard jet ink print machine. As new HP jet ink print machines are continually released on the market, we continually research and develop new HP cartridge-specific jet ink print machine refill kits as needed.

We offer bulk ink in three sizes: 2.35 oz (70 ml), 4.35 oz (130 ml) and 17.5 oz pint (525 ml) bottles. Ink is also available by the gallon -- please call for details.  Bulk ink comes in especially handy after you finish using the ink that comes with the original jet ink print machine refill kit.  Once you have the tools you need, you only need to reorder ink.  Purchasing ink in bulk helps you lower the cost of using your print machine even more dramatically.

Along with jet ink print machine refill kits, we also have cleaning kits (for printer heads experiencing blockage from normal ink residue) available.  Like our jet ink print machine refill kits, these include specialized tools and detailed instructions, but instead of ink, cleaning kits contain Cleaning Solution that may be injected into the appropriate cartridge to flush out ink residue.

3rd-party inkjet print cartridges

3rd-party cartridges are new inkjet print cartridges that are identical to the original OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) print cartridge in dimension, shape, configuration and ink. However, some cartridges such as Hewlett Packard and Lexmark do NOT and CANNOT have compatibles due to the manufacturer holding patents on their printer head design. The only exception to this at this time is the HP C5010D and C5011D (#14) inkjet print cartridges. We have recently been able to add 3rd-party #14 style black and tricolor inkjet print cartridges to our product offerings at some savings over the OEM HP print cartridge prices. Follow the hyperlinks for more information on the HP #14 Black and HP #14 Tricolor 3rd-party inkjet print cartridges.

We do carry 3rd-party inkjet print cartridges for many name brand printers such as Canon, Brother, Xerox, and Epson.  Fortunately, there are no patents on these cartridges, hence the costs of compatible cartridges are lower than the cost of OEM inkjet print cartridges.  These new inkjet print cartridges are manufactured in ISO certified facilities.  

OEM inkjet print cartridges

An OEM inkjet print cartridge is a print cartridge made by the same manufacturer as your jet ink print machine. We sell only brand new OEM HP inkjet print cartridges instead of recharged cartridges, as it has been our experience that recharged inkjet print cartridges do not travel well.  We offer OEM HP print cartridges for just about every HP jet ink print machine, and continue to add more HP print cartridges and HP printer heads to our supply lists every day. 

Laser Printer Supplies

Laser machines use toner powder, a powder-like substance made of carbon and iron particles, instead of ink to transfer text or graphics to a page. Each toner powder has its own specific chemical composition, designed specifically to interact with the active parts of the toner powder print cartridge and laser drum cartridge.  We only provide chemically identical toner powder for the toner powder print cartridges we support.  We offer bulk toner powder, packaged in pre-metered bottles (or in 10 kg bags), which is delivered to you ready to be transferred into the empty toner powder print cartridge.

If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of a laser printer, please contact us and ask for our booklet on laser machines, laser print cartridges and laser printing - a creative, informative brochure composed by our President.

In our toner powder recharge Kits, we provide toner powder, applicable new laser cartridge parts, and written instructions with illustrations to make refilling your toner powder print cartridge as simple as possible. For more information, please read our toner powder recharge kit FAQ Replacement Laser Components may include (depending on the laser machine and print cartridge):

• Drum (Organic Photo Conductor): Attracts the toner powder in the precise place the laser beams an image and then rotates three times per image, transferring the toner powder onto the paper.

• Wiper Blade: Polyurethane strip that wipes away the excess toner powder from the Drum after the image has been formed on the paper.

• Recovery Blade: Mylar strip that ensures the excess toner powder removed by the Wiper Blade is put into the Waste Bin.

• Doctor Blade: Assures that the correct amount of toner powder is delivered via the Magnetic Roller to the Drum.

• Magnetic Roller: Picks up the toner powder, charges it with the right polarity, and delivers it to drum.

• Primary Charge Roller: Properly magnetizes the Drum so that the toner powder will fall on it in the precise places the laser beams an image.

• Fuser Roller: Ceramic cylinder that melts the toner powder on the paper in order to fuse it permanently to the paper.

• Fuser Wand and Felt: Cleans the toner powder residue from the Fuser Roller after it has melted the toner powder to the paper.

We also offer a wide range of toner powder print cartridges for Hewlett Packard laser machines.  You may choose from new genuine, compatible, or recharged HP toner powder print cartridges and recharged HP laser drum cartridges according to your specific printing needs. 

We welcome your questions and are glad to help with any question you may have. Just call 1-866-538-4657 for prompt and friendly service. We make it a point of NOT using voice mail except for after hours. No recorded messages - your call is always answered by a live, friendly, and knowledgeable person who is ready to be of service.