ink cartridge

Pen's liquid supply

An ink cartridge is a replaceable container holding ink for a printer.

Most modern inkjet printers use cartridges that combine the ink reservoir with the print head, though some separate these components.

Cartridges are notoriously expensive relative to the ink they contain: I spent more on ink cartridges than on the printer itself.

printer

inkjet

Spray-based printing method

  • printheadInk-depositing mechanism
  • nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
  • tonerImaging powder or facial astringent

CMYK · tricolor · black · resolution · paper · tray · feed · jam · document · copy

consumable

replaceable

Able to be exchanged

OEM · generic · third-party · remanufactured · yield · expiration · chip · authenticity · warranty · bundle

installation

snap-in

Attachment needing only pressure

alignment · calibration · insert · remove · replace · seal · vent · contacts · cleaning · recognition

refill

syringe

Medical injection tool

  • kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
  • bottleContainer for liquids
  • reservoirLarge water storage basin

top-up · replenish · recharge · DIY · mess · gloves · instructions · reset · sustainability · reuse

Categories
Opposites
printing consumables vs media

ink cartridgepaper

Pressed pulp for writing

copy paper · photo paper · print paper · cardstock · print media

ink delivery method

ink cartridgeink tank

Printer fluid container

ink bottle · supertank

printing technology type

ink cartridgetoner cartridge

Powdered ink container

toner

Family

cartridge, inked, inking, inkblot, inkiness, cartridges, inkless, inker, inklike

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G