Internet Ink Blog
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Who Are the Big 4 Ink Manufacturers?
It is very likely that your printer is made by and takes inks from one of the four main ink cartridge brands. These brands are Epson, HP, Brother, and Canon.
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Black Printer Test Page: How to Unblock Ink Cartridges
If you have tried to use a black ink cartridge and nothing is coming out, it may be a clogged print head or there may be air in the printer
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How to Unblock Yellow Ink Cartridges: Guide & Test Page
If you have tried to print a page with yellow ink and found that no colour is coming out, there are two likely explanations. Either the print head is clogged
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Cyan Printer Test Page & Unblocking Guide
If you have tried to print with a cyan ink cartridge and found that no ink is coming out, the issue may be a blocked printer head. Alternatively, if you
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What Do the Pictures on Epson Ink Cartridges Mean?
If you have ever bought an OEM Epson cartridge, you may have noticed that there is a vivid image on the box, perhaps of a piece of fruit, an animal
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What are Epson Expression Photo Printers and Should You Buy One?
Epson Expression Photo Printers are a sub-set of Epson’s Expression range, which also includes Epson Home printers. They are ideal for people who want to print high-quality photos at home
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Single and Multipack Ink Cartridges: Which is Cheaper?
You might have seen that most of our cartridge series come in single or multipack options and wondered what the difference is. Whilst single cartridges are exactly as they sound
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OEM Ink Cartridges: What Are They And Are They the Best Choice For You?
You may have seen the term ‘OEM’ when searching for ink cartridges online and want to know what it actually means. This acronym stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’ and refers
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Compatible vs Remanufactured Ink Cartridges: What is the Difference?
Compatibles and remanufactured cartridges may seem very similar on the surface, but they are very distinct products. Both are made by third party, non-OEM manufacturers, but they do have differences.
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How to Turn Off Firmware Updates on the Epson Expression Home XP-2205
With printer manufacturers such as Epson and HP increasing the frequency of firmware updates, ensuring automatic updates are turned off is more important than ever. Manufacturers will try to make
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Introducing the new Canon PGI-530 & CLI-531 Series Ink Cartridges
Introducing the new Canon PGI-530 & CLI-531 Series Ink Cartridges
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What Does Collate Mean in Printing?
You might have heard of the term ‘collate’ when buying printing supplies, but been unsure of what it actually means. Collating is when printer pages are arranged in a particular
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Pigment vs Dye Printer Ink Cartridges
You may have seen pigment and dye ink used in ink cartridge descriptions and wondered what these terms actually mean. In this article, we will explore the difference between the
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HP 953 Printer Ink Cartridges July 2024 Firmware Update
It was found by monitoring, on July 25th 2024 that HP pushed new firmware version 2423A to HP 953 series printers by WIFI. After a printer has been upgraded to
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Best Printer Types: Inkjet vs Laser vs Ink Tank
31/03/2025 With so many printer types on the market, it can be difficult to know which is best for your needs. Thankfully, there are some clear distinctions between each type
