A cartridge is a plastic box, which is filled with ink and is used in inkjet printer. The ink cartridges of printers can be divided into two categories– the first is multicolor and second is the black ink cartridge. There are partitions in color cartridge, which separates the different colored inks. Once put in the printer, the printer ink cartridge is supported by a holder attached to the bar. The cartridge moves to and forth guided by the bar.

It starts to print as it receives command passed by the computer to the printer. As soon as the cartridge ink touches the paper, it strikes a bond with the paper and forms a fine series of small dots to form the image or text that you have commanded your computer to print.  The functioning of the printer and ink cartridge is more complicated than what it seems. This is the reason that the machines and accessories are very expensive. It is important they should be used carefully, and maintenance should be done on a continuous basis.

It is good to keep an additional set of black inkjet cartridge and color cartridge because sometimes it is possible that your cartridge runs out of ink while some important print job is running. Spare set will help you to continue with your print assignment without any delay. When it comes to Inkjet printers, don’t wait for the ink to be completely consumed otherwise it will reduce the life of printer and components.
Printer Cartridges should be kept sealed in the packages and should be taken out only when you want use them. In case the cartridge is left exposed then dust, hairs and other debris will block it, even if you have kept it inside desk.

It dries up faster once it is taken out of the packaging. The external factors damage print cartridge quickly and hampers it from fully functioning. Sunlight and extreme heat also damage printer and cartridge. It dries out the ink and damage parts of the printer. If the ink has dried out, try to moist the edge of cartridge from where the ink comes out. This will not work if the printer or cartridge is exposed to heat or sun for a long time.

The printer ink cartridge should be kept in a cool place. Spare ink cartridge should be kept in cabinets or drawers where the temperature is cool. Most importantly inkjet printers should be used regularly, but if your printing need is less than too, make sure to use it once in a week.

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