If your printer cartridge is empty, there are a few questions that you need to ask yourself to be able to understand how to choose the right utility. This information should help you make sure that your printer does all the jobs that you are running. There are actually two ways that you can go about choosing a new cartridge; you can purchase a new one, or replace an existing cartridge with a compatible alternative. The second option sounds more practical and is the route that we’re going to take in this post.
To begin with, it’s worth pointing out that the printer is a device that has a lifespan, and after that lifespan has been reached, it’s recommended to replace the utility. Of course, it is best to replace a compatible Canon 245 246 ink with a new one from a trusted provider, such as Smart Ink. In this case, you can be sure that the device will function with no issues or failures.
If your printer runs for many years and there are no problems, you may be able to extend its lifespan even further. So in case you do want to keep your printer longer, there is always something that you can do. Although it is a time-consuming process, it is still worth a try. There are some things that you can do, but not all of them are cost-free and may even result in the printer stopping to work.
What Is The Average Lifespan Of Printer Cartridges?
The life expectancy of a printer cartridge depends on many factors. Here are the key things that determine a lifespan of a printer cartridge:
- The material that a utility is made from;
- The ink/toner combinations that are used;
- Device manufacturer;
- Device model.
Some printer cartridges last around 1,500 prints, while others may allow completing around 500-600 printing jobs. To get the best lifespan out of a printer cartridge, you need to ensure that you are printing the right documents. If you are not careful, it may be that your cartridge will not last long enough for you to have any use from it. So we strongly recommend you carefully approach not only cartridge selection but also the assets to be processed by a device.
How To Choose A Printer Cartridge?
There are some things that you need to bear in mind to make sure that you can choose the right printer cartridge. Some people simply buy a new cartridge, while others will opt to replace their existing cartridge with a new one. Of course, it’s up to you to pay the full price for OEM products or choose the affordable alternative. But you should choose the trusted store that offers a 2-year warranty and updated chip to get the best deal.
A common misconception is that all the printer cartridges are the same. In fact, the differences between the cartridges are often as great as the price difference. In some instances, there are even differences in how long they last. You can find a wide range of differences, such as durability, type of ink, and page capacity. For example, the same brand can offer one product in different capacities (L and XL), a cartridge with a lower L page capacity will be cheaper than the cartridge with the XL capacity.
How To Calculate The Number Of Prints A Cartridge Can Do?
Many factors affect how many prints a cartridge can do, depending on page yield.
Some are obvious, such as page yield (Standard or High capacity) and the page coverage for ink. The standard calculation goes with 5% coverage. This is the amount of ink/toner used to completely cover one square inch of paper. Finding your cartridge’s page yield is easy, just look for it on the side of the cartridge box or consult your ink’s user manual. We recommend using high-yield cartridges, as they contain more ink inside, so they last longer and print more pages with standard page coverage.
