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	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 Lexmark Inkjet Cartridge, 12A1980 / #80 Color Ink

86% Recommend this product

Reg. Price $26.99

Our Price $11.49

In stock

Quantity

Buy 3 or More Color for $8.99 each (save $7.50+)

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Description

InkCartridges.com offers remanufactured inkjet cartridges to replace the Lexmark 12A1980 / #80 color ink cartridge exclusively designed for your Lexmark printer. Our ink cartridges are rebuilt from mostly new parts, and are of the highest caliber. Our LD brand remanufactured ink cartridges are backed by a 2 year guarantee and ship fast!
The 12A1980 (#80) replaces Lexmark's #85 ink cartridge.

Specifications

Item Code	Product Type	Printer Brand	Model Name	Ink Color	Condition	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Capacity (ml)	Shelf Life
REMAN1980	Ink Cartridge	Lexmark	12A1980	Color	Remanufactured	Standard Yield	275	4.18 cents	18	12-18 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980

3.9

(based on 9 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Reviewed by 9 customers

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4/12/2017

4.0

I will probably buy this product again.

By malka

from Dunwoody GA

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

color is sometimes a little off, but I can deal with it. any suggestions?

4/6/2017

4.0

works fine. plan to buy a spare soon.

By malka

from atlanta GA

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

was a little tight to install. however, it works as expected.

10/7/2016

2.0

Hard to find

By Ned

from Port Angeles, Washington

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

I expected this cartridge to perform better. Print appears very light. This Lexmark printer is in top condition and has had very little use. Think cartridge I received has been on the shelf for awhile.

3/1/2016

5.0

I would buy this product again and again.

By redhead

from Franklin, NC

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

This product is always great.

8/17/2013

5.0

Catridge that works at a good price.

By Bonehed

from Cleburne,Tx

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

No trouble of any kind. Cartridge works like new. The price was less than half the cost of a new one.

12/28/2012

4.0

Good value but use by due date

By mic25

from Philadelphia, PA

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

These cartridges work well and last quite a long time but do not order too many in advance as they do not work if kept six months beyond their due date. There are no storage instructions but it may help if you can store in cool conditions.

9/5/2012

2.0

Color Ink cartrages

By Doveshack

from Undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

I bought 2 and one works fine and the other had no color ink in it!!!
so i was not overly impressed but happy to have atleast one work ok!

8/1/2012

4.0

Good remanufactured print cartridge

By Tom58

from Nanuet, New York

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

This product from LD Products has a much longer print life than what I can buy at the big box stores. The color is right on and their price can,t be beat.

6/5/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Top Value

By BarbB

from Akron, OH

Comments about Remanufactured Lexmark 80 Color Ink 12A1980:

Products never disappoint me! Fast delivery a plus.

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