PC501

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Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Compatible Brother Fax Cartridge with Roll, PC501 for Fax 575

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Brother - Fax Printers

Description

InkCartridges.com offers compatible fax thermal transfer ribbons to replace the Brother PC501 black ribbons exclusively designed for your Brother Fax 575 printer. Our thermal ribbons are 100% new and are of the highest caliber. Our LD brand compatible refill thermal rolls are backed by a 2 Year Guarantee and with fast shipping!

Specifications

PC501	Fax Roll	Brother	Brother	PC501	Black	Standard Yield	150	8.66 cents	48 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Compatible PC501 Fax Cartridge with Roll for Brother Fax 575
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Will this work with Brother Fax 878?
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  Yes, this cartridge will work in a Brother Fax 878
  Answered on 5/24/2016 by Sophia from LDStaff
Compatible PC501 Fax Cartridge with Roll for Brother Fax 575
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Is there any stores in my area

Model needed bother 575
Asked on 3/6/2015 by Pa from Haverhill Ma 01832
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  I'm not sure if you can find this PC501 item the locally, but we ship the same day and it should arrive within a few days. Please call if you need help ordering 888-321-2552
  Answered on 4/1/2015 by StaffLD from Long Beach, CA, USA

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Compatible PC501 Fax Cartridge with Roll for Brother Fax 575

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Most Liked Positive Review

my order: brother PC-501 compatible fax cartridge

In short, I obtained the cartridge quite quickly -- a definite plus. I was a bit disappointed by the high cost of shipping; nevertheless, even with the cost of shipping, the total...Read complete review

In short, I obtained the cartridge quite quickly -- a definite plus. I was a bit disappointed by the high cost of shipping; nevertheless, even with the cost of shipping, the total price was still much lower than I could find any where else.

The shipment arrived quickly. I'd suggest that 4inkjets considers offering various shipping fees -- such as 2-day air; usps, ups, etc.. Such would likely reduce the shipping cost for many.

I hope that others find this short review helpful.

Most Liked Negative Review

Works fine!

This ink roll is used in an outdated Brother Fax 575 that I recently bought very cheap because it is so dated. I was glad to find a compatible ink roll for it. The...Read complete review

This ink roll is used in an outdated Brother Fax 575 that I recently bought very cheap because it is so dated. I was glad to find a compatible ink roll for it. The cartridge is easy to replace and prints fairly well for a fax. But don't run a received fax through your copier as the ink transfers. Also, the roll does not produce a high page count, but I don't use the fax much anymore so that is not a big issue. This is old technology but serves my limited purposes.

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