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When it comes to replacing your ink cartridges, is it best to buy new or should you choose refills and compatible inks? Which choice is easier on the environment? It’s important to understand your options to make the right decision.
There are three kinds of replacement ink cartridges:
- New and branded cartridges– These are made by your printer’s manufacturer and are thus recommended by them. The downside is that they can be very expensive. They also take more resources to manufacture compared to the other two options.
- Recycled and refilled – Used ink cartridges can be recycled and refilled. Refilling not only cuts costs but reduces waste that would otherwise go into landfills.
- Refilled and locally manufactured – Locally made replacement ink cartridges cost about half the price of the original. They’re eco-friendly because they reuse cartridges that would otherwise be discarded.
Now that you know how these choices are different from each other, it’s easier to make an eco-friendly decision.
- Choose refillable and compatible cartridges.
Are you looking to reduce the impact of your printing activities on the environment while saving money? Then refillable and compatible cartridges are the way to go.
- Choose savings.
The key is to be careful when buying refilled and recycled or compatible inks because low-quality counterfeits may damage your printer’s nozzles and produce poor-quality output. If you want to be sure, then buy only from trusted sources like STS Inks. We make premium quality inks (including the popular Roland TrueVIS ink) that work with most major brands of wide-format printers. Our products will help you save money and do your part in helping the environment.
- Choose eco-friendly brands.
Look for print technology developers that support green printing practices by formulating better inks. For instance, Vutek Ink features highly advanced technology with reduced solvent content but ensures high-quality output. STS Inks manufactures and supplies digital printing inks that are compatible with Vutek printers and maintain the same environmentally friendly features.
You can also consider switching to non-wasteful inks such as Roland TrueVIS ink. It’s an eco-solvent ink that’s made for the latest Roland DG inkjet devices. It features four FlexFire print heads, so every drop of ink goes exactly where it should be. The cartridges are reusable to minimize waste.
Choose recycled or repurposed supplies.
If you are serious about going eco-friendly, perhaps it’s time to invest in printing supplies and machines that are better for the environment, too. Consider switching to recycled paper.
By adopting eco-friendly printing practices, your business can do its part in promoting sustainable environmentally-friendly printing initiatives that can make a significant impact in your industry and on the environment. To get started, check out the range of compatible digital printing inks at STS Inks.
