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T078120

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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.

Remanufactured Epson Inkjet Cartridge, T078120 / T0781 Black Ink

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $9.99

Clearance $4.99

In stock

Quantity

Buy 3 or More Black for $4.99 each (save $0.00+)

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Description

InkCartridges.com offers remanufactured inkjet cartridges to replace the Epson T078120 / T0781 black 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. Our LD brand remanufactured ink cartridges are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and ship fast!

Specifications

T078120	Ink Cartridge	Epson	Epson	T078120	Black	Standard Yield	300	1.66 cents	12-18 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Remanufactured 6 Pack for Epson T078
Q:
printer won't recognize cartridges. tried unplugging printer. resetting the cartridges by going through the changing ink process. anyother suggestions?
Asked on 9/20/2017 by tom from baltimore
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- A:
  We sincerely apologize for the trouble you encountered while using our products. Our company aims to provide all of our customers with products that are great in quality and low in price, this is why we cover all our products by our 100% two year satisfaction guarantee. At your soonest convenience, please contact us through email, livechat or call us at 800-551-9954 for immediate assistance, we will certainly be here to help you!
  Answered on 10/2/2017 by Maria
Remanufactured 13 Pack for Epson 78
Q:
How do I get my Epson RX 680 to recognize an LD cartridge when I get the error message.
Asked on 7/17/2017 by Dave from Ligonier, PA
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1 answer
- A:
  It is normal for non-genuine cartridges to read error messages, since the manufacturer can block third-party technology for that feature. However, resetting the printer should bypass the error message. If issue persist, please contact us through email, livechat or call us at 888-321-2552 for immediate assistance and we'll take care of you!
  Answered on 7/17/2017 by Maria

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Remanufactured Epson T078320 Magenta Inkjet Cartridge

4.1

(based on 326 reviews)

79%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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- Was this a gift?:
- No (14)

Most Liked Positive Review

ORDER & CUSTOMER SERVICE

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WELL SATISFIED & THE PRODUCTS ARE JUST AS GOOD AS NAME BRANDS, IF NOT BETTER.

THIS IS MY ONE AND ONLY STORE FOR THIS TYPE OF...Read complete review

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WELL SATISFIED & THE PRODUCTS ARE JUST AS GOOD AS NAME BRANDS, IF NOT BETTER.

THIS IS MY ONE AND ONLY STORE FOR THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT PURCHASE....

Most Liked Negative Review

I will hold off on purchasing more color cartridges.

The delivery was quickly done. Thank you for that.
I replaced the cartridges with one batch of new ones and printed a full page picture.
There was a red tint to...Read complete review

The delivery was quickly done. Thank you for that.
I replaced the cartridges with one batch of new ones and printed a full page picture.
There was a red tint to everything. I checked the installation of the cartridges. No problem there and ran another page.
Again there was a tint of red. Perhaps one cartridge was not firing properly.
I ordered cartridges from Epson. They came. I installed them. I printed the same page and the colors were fine.

I will wait for one Epson cartridge to empty and replace it with one of the ones you sent me. Eventually we will find the cartridge that was at fault.

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4/15/2018

5.0

I would buy this produce every time!

By Dale

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078320 Magenta Inkjet Cartridge:

All catridges are working just fine...I'll be back when i need more.

4/10/2018

5.0

So far so good

By Stacy

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078120 Black Inkjet Cartridge:

So far, seems great. The real test will be longevity.

4/10/2018

5.0

I would not hesitate to purchase this ink again.

By Dale

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078520 Light Cyan Inkjet Cartridge:

I have nothing but good responses from this cartridge and that goes for all the rest in my
recent order.

3/16/2018

1.0

Would never buy from you again.

By Martin

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078320 Magenta Inkjet Cartridge:

Did not work in R280 printer - tried your fix - still did not work - no refund received - no ink that would work received

3/13/2018

1.0

Worst Ever

By Dottie

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078120 Black Inkjet Cartridge:

These cartridges are awful! If I skip a day or sometimes even a few hours printing something, I have to do a complete head cleaning, which wastes ALL my ink, not just the black one from LD. Never again.

3/9/2018

5.0

YES

By Roland

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured 6 Pack for Epson T078:

BEEN BUYING FROM INK FOR YEARS. GREAT PRICE GREAT SERVICE!

3/7/2018

4.0

I would buy this product again

By maribel

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078120 Black Inkjet Cartridge:

Customer handling was as expected. I had issues with one of the ink colors and it was replaced right away. I'm very happy with the ink and the help.

3/5/2018

3.0

Quick troubleshooting.

By Hala

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078120 Black Inkjet Cartridge:

I had cartridges for my Epson refilled at inkcartridge but the printer would not recognize the refilled cartridges. However, the second shipment had no problem.

3/4/2018

5.0

thanksalot

By curt

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured 6 Pack for Epson T078:

will buy from you again and again....

3/2/2018

3.0

Some cartridges disfunctional

By John

from undisclosed