Most people who own a computer printer have run into print
quality problems at some point or another. One page the printer
is doing great, the next page the printing is spotty or blurry.

Most people suspect the printer as soon as these problems crop
up, but the fact is it is more often the ink that is at fault.
This can be even more true if you use refilled ink cartridges
with your printer.

Most modern printers are made to work with specific types of
ink, and if you use a slightly different ink in the cartridge
it can have a huge effect on the print quality. When you go to
refill the ink, it seems simple enough - either black or the 3
colors (blue, red, yellow). There is a vast difference,
however, in black from one type of ink to another and even more
so with the colors.

When you use the proper ink in your printer, your prints will
be sharp and clear, with bright, accurate colors. They will
also last for many years without fading or losing their color.

The wrong type of ink will result in blurry, smudged prints
with dull colors that may not be accurate to the original
picture.

When replacing your ink, whether refilling your empty cartridge
or buying a recycled cartridge, you need to be sure that the ink
is specifically compatible with your brand and model of printer.

For example, if you have an Epson printer you need to be sure
to use an ink that is specified as Epson compatible. If you use
an ink that is made for an HP or Canon printer, your print
quality will not be what you expect.

If you are refilling your own ink cartridges, be sure that you
follow the refill instructions correctly. Today's printers are
pretty high-tech and they are extremely dependent on the
quality of ink and the fitness of the cartridge.

About The Author: Frank Bolsom offers advice about how to
refill inkjet cartridges to save money on your printing for the
Inketeria website. For more helpful tips and information about
saving money on your printer ink, visit
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