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T048320

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Ink & Toner Basics
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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.

Remanufactured Epson Inkjet Cartridge, T048320 / T0483 Magenta Ink

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $8.99

Clearance $2.99

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Quantity

Buy 3 or More Magenta for $2.99 each (save $0.00+)

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Description

InkCartridges.com offers remanufactured inkjet cartridges to replace the Epson T048320 / T0483 magenta ink cartridge exclusively designed for your Epson printer. Our ink cartridges are remanufactured using both OEM and non-OEM parts, and are of the highest caliber. We reset the original ink monitoring chip to allow accurate ink level tracking management. Our LD brand remanufactured ink cartridges are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and ship fast!

Specifications

T048320	Ink Cartridge	Epson	Epson	T048320	Magenta	Standard Yield	400	0.75 cents	15	12-18 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Remanufactured 48 Yellow Ink Cartridge for Epson
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I just need one ink cartridge. Can I pick up the cartridge so I don't have to pay shipping? I work in Long Beach...
Asked on 2/26/2015 by Ben from Long Beach, CA, USA
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  Yes! We do carry the T048420 at our retail location. Our address is 3788 Heinemann Ave, Long Beach CA 90808. If you would like to have the item ready to go please call in at 562-384-5380 and we can set aside the cartridge for you.
  Answered on 3/2/2015 by Shoshana

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Remanufactured T048 6 Piece Set of Ink Cartridges for Epson

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Best Product Ever

Excellent. Your product works as advertised. I have used them for now 4 years. While I don;t immediately install I had one cartridge fail to work. I called a year later and...Read complete review

Excellent. Your product works as advertised. I have used them for now 4 years. While I don;t immediately install I had one cartridge fail to work. I called a year later and the person on the phone immediately sent me a new cartidge. They are great and I would not buy form anyone elde

Most Liked Negative Review

Printing quality is fine. Packaging terrible.

The printing quality seems excellent. However, two of the black cartridges were all wet with ink inside their plastic packages. I have not had the messy opportunity to unwrap them yet as I...Read complete review

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