Is it OK to buy remanufactured ink cartridges?

Since remanufactured cartridges rely on recycled name brand cartridges, manufacturers have to wait until there is a large enough pool of OEMs to pull from to produce a remanufactured version. Buying remanufactured cartridges are better for the environment too, preventing one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.

Do ink cartridges fit all fountain pens?

Most modern fountain pens are crafted to accept either a disposable ink cartridge or a ink converter. Ink cartridges are usually offered in two sizes – long and short (international size). The most widely compatible ink cartridge is the international size, which can be used for 90% of all cartridge-using fountain pens.

Do ink cartridges fit all printers?

Since all of these different cartridge series look the same, many people wonder if they are interchangeable. The answer is no, even though they look similar and will likely fit inside your printer, they will not print if installed in the wrong printer.

What sizes do ink cartridges come in?

Cartridges are usually available in three different sizes: standard yield, high yield (XL) and, occasionally, extra high yield (XXL). Some printer manufacturers may also say high capacity or extra high capacity but essentially these are the same as high yield and extra high yield respectively.

What kind of ink can I use in my fountain pen?

Dye-based inks are the most widely available of all the fountain pen inks. In comparison to other inks, dye-based inks are quite affordable. It’s also easy to take care of your fountain pen when using water-soluble dye-based inks: One, it’s highly unlikely for dye-based pen inks to clog up your fountain pen elements.

What does XL mean on an ink cartridge?

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Photograph: David Robinson. The shrinking amount of ink in cartridges has enabled manufacturers to offer a remarkable new product – called “XL” (extra large) but almost exactly the same size as the standard cartridge.