2024-03-20 09:00
The high cost of ink cartridges can be a real thorn in the side for frequent printers. But before you resign yourself to a lifetime of shelling out big bucks, consider the power of refilling… Read More
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2024-03-19 09:00
In my last post, I covered the most commonly asked ink cartridge questions, but what about their powder filled cousins for laser printers? Although many of the questions are the same, toner… Read More
2024-03-18 09:00
Today, I am going to answer the 10 most common questions about ink and toner cartridge from our customers. Although I have covered many of these topics in separate posts, it never hurts to h… Read More
2024-03-17 09:00
The convenience of a home printer can be a double-edged sword. While it’s fantastic to have documents and photos instantly at your fingertips, unused printers pose a hidden danger &nda&hell…Read More
2024-03-16 09:00
The undeniable truth? Ink cartridges can be a drain on your wallet. But before you resign yourself to a life of expensive printing, let’s explore some strategies to find the cheapest o… Read More
2024-03-15 09:00
We all know the frustration of an empty ink cartridge. But before you toss it in the bin, consider this: ink cartridges can be recycled! Recycling these components keeps them out of landfill… Read More
2024-03-14 09:00
Ink cartridges, those little marvels that bring our digital documents to life, seem like they should last forever. But do they actually expire? The answer, like many things in life, is a nua… Read More
2024-03-13 09:00
The high cost of new ink cartridges is a source of frustration for many printer users. Refilling cartridges seems like an obvious solution, offering significant cost savings. But is it too g… Read More
2024-03-12 09:56
Nowadays, you can generally depend on ink cartridges delivering crisp text and vibrant colours to the page at the press of a button. But there’s a reason many people wince at the price… Read More
2024-02-23 13:17
If you have ever had a pile of ink cartridges that have been previously used (or even ones from an old printer) you may have wondered if they are worth anything? As technology advances and p… Read More
2024-02-22 10:36
In the world of printing, choosing the right ink cartridge can make a significant difference in both cost and performance. Two popular options available in the UK and European markets are re… Read More
2023-09-14 09:11
If you have been using remanufactured or compatible versions of the Canon 057 or 057H toner cartridges in your i-SENSYS laser printer, you will probably have seen the following message&helli&hell…Read More
2023-02-23 11:49
If you are using remanufactured Dell toner cartridges or imaging units in your printer, you may be getting an error stating that a “Non‑Dell” unit is installed. Whilst you… Read More
2022-08-08 12:07
As you may or may not be aware, HP+ disables your printer’s ability to use cartridges with a non-HP Chip or use it without an internet connection. Whilst the printer’s packaging… Read More
2022-07-25 11:58
Whilst HP+ offers its advantages and disadvantages, as a retailer of compatible and remanufactured ink cartridges cartridges, we often have customers ask if signing up for this service can b… Read More
2022-07-19 10:56
In the last year, Hewlett Packard has released firmware updates for several printers that take the HP 963 and HP 912 series’ of ink cartridges. Unfortunately, these updates have result… Read More
2022-06-06 10:39
If your Brother colour laser printer is still displaying “Replace Toner” or has a red cross over a colour, even after you have replaced a toner cartridge, it may be that the coun… Read More
2022-05-23 13:42
HP+ is an optional service for select printers, that offers a host of features to those that choose to enable it when setting up their printer. These features are offered free of charge and… Read More
2022-04-26 12:59
Refilling the high capacity HP 302XL colour ink cartridge at home is very easy and can offer you great results, with very little equipment. All you need is at least one syringe, plus som… Read More
2022-04-26 12:06
Refilling the HP 62XL Tri-Colour ink cartridge at home is very easy and can offer you great results, with very little equipment. All you need is at least one syringe, plus some universal… Read More
2022-04-26 10:09
Refilling the high capacity HP 304XL black ink cartridge at home is very easy and can offer you great results, with very little equipment. All you need is a syringe, plus some universal… Read More
2022-04-26 09:32
Refilling the high capacity HP 302XL & HP 62XL black ink cartridge at home is very easy and can offer you great results, with very little equipment. All you need is a syringe, plus some… Read More
2019-04-17 11:38
In the last 24 hours we have been made aware that, unfortunately, HP have released another firmware update preventing the usage of third party cartridges, this update affects the following r… Read More
2018-11-28 13:26
Refresh Cartridges has welcomed Stagg into our range to cater for all those with an interest in music.
Stagg was established in Germany in 1995. Their mission is to ’empower and… Read More
2018-11-21 10:36
With Christmas just around the corner, how convenient would it be to buy those all important gifts all in one shop.
At Refresh Play we range a variety of games for all ages and interests, fr… Read More
2018-09-12 13:53
With the introduction of the new HP 903, HP 903XL and HP 907XL cartridges, it is important to know which are compatible with your printer.
If you are unsure, our cartridge search wizard will… Read More
2018-09-11 16:11
Refresh Cartridges are pleased to announce that this year we have been voted the ‘Best Printer Ink Brand’ by readers of Which? Magazine, achieving five out of five stars for eac… Read More
2018-08-09 10:00
The worlds most – watched league, the English Premier League is back this weekend! Following the success of our World Cup downloadable charts we have decided to celebrate the launch of… Read More
2018-07-26 10:51
On the 25th July 2018 we took our electric delivery vehicle around the Paignton Carnival.
The weather in Torbay has been fantastic over the last couple of weeks and it was amazing to see so… Read More
2018-07-05 11:38
Having trouble getting your new cartridge to fit into your printer or is the new cartridge just not printing anything?
Here are a couple things to check when faced with either of these issue… Read More
2018-06-21 10:22
Refresh Cartridges are honoured to have been selected by their local MP, Kevin Foster, as the Torbay nomination for the Responsible Business Champion 2018. On July 4th we will be catching th… Read More
2018-06-15 10:29
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a standard and high capacity ink cartridge? Just as the name implies, the higher capacity contains more ink than the standard. But how i… Read More
2018-06-01 15:00
The Psyc Torre is a brilliant piece of equipment and an absolute credit to the Psyc range. With it’s stylish light weight design, multiple music playback methods and battery powered fo… Read More
2018-05-30 15:22
We often see printers with an error code detailing that the waste ink sponge is full, but what is a waste ink sponge and how is it full?
The waste ink sponge also known as the waste ink abso… Read More
2018-05-17 11:57
We are often asked for photo paper in our stores and customers are sometimes surprised to learn of the many different varieties and surfaces available.
Our very own Tash also took a few minu… Read More
2018-05-15 15:05
The world cup is coming and we have created a Sweepstake kit and a world cup wall chart for you to print and use at home or work!
First up is the sweepstake kit! Allowing you and your mates… Read More
2018-05-15 09:27
Our eagle eyed shoppers out there may have noticed a black button pop up on our menu bar that has the word ‘Play’ on it! If you’ve clicked this button you will be transpor… Read More
2018-05-03 13:43
Here at Refresh we supply a lot of Dymo Letratag label printers, as such we get asked occasionally how to reset them! This is especially useful if you have had a paper-jam and the paper-jam… Read More
2018-05-03 13:28
If your eagle eyed you may have noticed an update to our ‘About Us’ page. We’ve overhauled the page to give it a more personal feel, giving you an opportunity to see the pe… Read More
2018-05-03 12:48
A few weeks ago Refresh Cartridges were pleased to be visited by local MP Kevin Foster at their Torquay Warehouse to celebrate the unveiling of a new electric van, which was recently purcha… Read More
2018-02-11 12:09
These brief guides below show you how to perform some basic troubleshooting tasks with your Hewlett Packard OfficeJet 4650 printer. Although these procedures are quick and easy to perform, t… Read More
2017-11-21 13:55
We have a small range of chip resetters for various Epson ink cartridges available on our site and often get asked about them. It seems there is a fair amount of misinformation about what ch… Read More
2017-03-09 15:58
Over the last 18 years of business as Refresh Cartridges, we’ve had regular, daily requests from customers requesting for advice from our staff regarding purchasing the right printer f… Read More
2017-02-01 12:32
Psyc (a sub-division of Sumvision) have been producing speakers and other audio equipment for many years. Their Torre range of tower speakers has been one of my personal favourite additions… Read More
2017-01-31 10:39
When refilling the Hewlett Packard ink cartridges below we recommend injecting the following amount black ink into the relevant fill holes:
HP 302/F6U66AE: 5ml
HP 302XL/F6U68AE: 14ml
HP 62/C… Read More
2017-01-31 10:39
When refilling the Hewlett Packard ink cartridges below we recommend injecting the following amount black ink into the relevant fill holes:
HP 302/F6U66AE: 5ml
HP 302XL/F6U68AE: 14ml
HP 304/… Read More
2017-01-31 10:23
When refilling the Hewlett Packard ink cartridges below we recommend injecting the following amount of ink into the respective cyan, /magenta and yellow chambers:
HP 302/F6U65AE: 3ml (9ml To… Read More
2017-01-31 10:23
When refilling the Hewlett Packard ink cartridges below we recommend injecting the following amount of ink into the respective cyan, /magenta and yellow chambers:
HP 302/F6U65AE: 3ml (9ml To… Read More
2017-01-30 14:09
For these cartridges we recommend injecting the following amount of cyan, magenta and yellow ink:
CL-546/8289B004: 9ml (3ml of each colour)
CL-546XL/8288B004: 13.5ml (4.5ml of each colour)
T… Read More
2017-01-30 13:56
For these cartridges we recommend injecting the following amount of black ink:
PG-545/8287B001: 8ml
PG-545XL/8286B001: 15ml
The fill holes of these cartridges are very small and you will hav… Read More
2016-09-20 10:03
Further to our previous updates with regards to firmware updates on HP printers, unfortunately we have had new reports from customers to suggest that another firmware update has been trigge… Read More
2016-08-09 12:56
Here at Refresh Cartridges we’re incredibly humbled to have been voted the ‘Best Third Party Retailer’ by Which? readers in the August 2016 edition of the monthly… Read More
2016-06-10 12:18
With Euro 2016 all set to kick off, what better way to keep on top of results throughout the tournament than with our very own wall chart.
Alternatively, download as two A4 pages here… Read More
2016-06-10 12:18
With Euro 2016 all set to kick off, what better way to keep on top of results throughout the tournament than with our very own wall chart.
Alternatively, download as two A4 pages here… Read More
2016-04-21 12:43
A question that I’m asked on an almost daily basis is ‘which printer has the cheapest running costs’ so I thought it was probably time to write an article on the subject… Read More
2016-03-24 10:15
Here at Refresh Cartridges we sell a lot of labels of all different shapes and sizes, all of which are compatible with the Avery label standards. We know how hard it can be to find the corre… Read More
2016-03-22 11:45
This article is an unfortunate follow up to the one posted back in October with regards to HP Firmware updates.
At the time of writing (22nd of March 2016) HP have produced a 4th firm… Read More
2015-11-04 16:30
Refresh Cartridges will be offering anybody who leaves a product review the chance to win prizes worth £50 every month.
By entering this free prize draw you agree to these terms… Read More
2015-11-04 16:30
Refresh Cartridges will be offering anybody who leaves a product review the chance to win £50 cash every month.
By entering this free prize draw you agree to these terms and cond… Read More
2015-10-20 13:55
Recently, we have become aware of some issues with the most recent ranges of Brother and HP printers., which have been rejecting compatible and remanufactured cartridges after firmware updat… Read More
2015-09-01 14:10
With the Summer Holidays coming to a close I am sure there are many of you out there looking for a printer, either for yourselves or for your children going back to school. With this in mind… Read More
2015-08-21 15:49
Refresh Cartridges are currently running a competition to win a free Canon MG5650 printer on our Facebook Page.
The terms and Terms and Conditions for this Prize Draw are detailed below.
&nb&hell…Read More
2015-05-18 10:07
In this post we will show you how to perform some basic maintenance on the Epson Stylus DX4450. These videos and written instructions are essential steps in troubleshooting nearly any print… Read More
2015-05-18 08:52
In this article we will show you how to perform some basic maintenance on the Brother DCP-375CW. These videos and written instructions are essential steps in troubleshooting nearly any print… Read More
2015-04-28 10:18
In this post we will show you how to perform some basic maintenance on the Canon Pixma IP4300. These videos and written instructions are essential steps in troubleshooting nearly any print q… Read More
2015-02-16 11:31
In this post we will show you how to perform some basic maintenance on the Canon Pixma MP210. These videos and written instructions are essential steps in troubleshooting nearly any print qu… Read More
2015-02-16 10:46
In this post we will show you how to perform some basic maintenance on the Kodak ESP 3250. These videos and written instructions are essential steps in troubleshooting nearly any print quali… Read More
2015-01-19 12:11
In this post we will show you how to perform some basic maintenance on the Epson Stylus SX130. These videos and written instructions are essential steps in troubleshooting nearly any print q… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The “Check Ink 1487″ and “Check Ink 1486″ error messages will appear when your Canon Pixma printer detects one or more of the cartridges installed is in the incorrect… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Canon Pixma ‘Check Ink 1682′ and ‘Check Ink 1684′ error message will appear when your printer is having trouble recognising one or more of the cartridges. In most… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When your Canon Pixma printer is having trouble recognising one or more of the cartridges installed it will present you with the Check Ink 1401, 1687 or 1485 error message. The official Cano… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The only text Canon offer in relation to the B200 support code is “A service error has occurred” and the advice offered online by them seems to suggest it relates to an obstructi… Read More
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