Remanufactured cartridges refer to those ink cartridges that have been refilled and their parts repaired or replaced. Before rereleasing these cartridges for sale, the remanufacturer always performs a thorough quality test to ensure that it operates as it did originally.
To the consumer, remanufactured cartridges offer two main advantages in particular. For one, they serve as a cost-effective alternative to buying new. Some studies estimate that switching from new to remanufactured cartridges produces between a 15 and 50 percent savings per order, largely because the merchants that deal in recycled cartridges set their own prices. Secondly, remanufactured ink cartridges represent a more environmentally friendly option than buying new. Refilling ink cartridges helps prevent the dumping of metals and plastics into landfills.