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T078120

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Cartridge Types
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 T078120 (T0781) Black Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 300

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+)

123inkjets remanufactured T0781 / T078120 black inkjet cartridges are cost saving alternatives to OEM (genuine) Epson T078120 ink cartridges. Refurbished to perfection, our Epson T078120 ink cartridges are 100% guaranteed to print beautiful, vibrant images.

Compatible Printers

Artisan

Artisan 50

Stylus Photo

Specifications

SKU

Product Type

Printer Brand

OEM Number

Ink Color

Condition

Cartridge Yield Type

Page Yield

Cost Per Page

Shelf Life

Instructions

T078120

Ink Cartridge

Epson

T078120

Black

Remanufactured

Standard Yield

300

1.66 cents

12-18 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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LD ProductsBulk Set of 13 Ink Cartridges for Epson 78

4.2

(based on 65 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Image, Image, Image.... I have been a customer of yours for many years as my part time position, Accurate Tax & Acctg. Svc.. I have always been very satisfied with your product. Recently I loaned one of your recently received T078120 Black cartridges to a business associate of mine - Supreme Auto Body. The cartridge which I loaned him was in a very attractive LD box, clearly reflecting color and number of cartridge. What was delivered to him was a box containing little pink plastic poaches, unable to clearly read the color of the ink inside. Very unprofessional!! You spent many years in developing your product and reputation, now totally cheapening it with this very low image presentation!! I doubt very much if you get a reorder from him! Can't blame him as I can't even readily see the color of ink thru this pink container. Being a retired cost acccountant, I can't believe the savings is worth the effort!! Respectfully, Ron Gaulke

Reviewed by 65 customers

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9/19/2017

4.0

We will buy more once we are ready to buy...

By panna

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078420 Yellow Inkjet Cartridge:

So far we are very happy with its performance. Could we wish the same pricing for the other colors ....

9/16/2017

4.0

Seems as good as the OEM product I will by them again!

By peter

from undisclosed

Comments about Bulk Set of 6 Ink Cartridges for Epson T078:

They work as advertised, photos look great, great price next to the competition.

Thank you!

8/30/2017

5.0

I would buy again, yes.

By Custodio

from undisclosed

Comments about Bulk Set of 6 Ink Cartridges for Epson T078:

I've been buying from 123inkjets for a long time. Products are first class, good quality right down to specs. Descriptions in the site are accurate and delivery is very fast. Please continue the good work. Thank you.

8/23/2017

5.0

Working well

By Richard

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078520 Light Cyan Inkjet Cartridge:

Good price

8/23/2017

5.0

Working well

By Richard

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078420 Yellow Inkjet Cartridge:

Good price

8/23/2017

5.0

Working well

By Richard

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078620 Light Magenta Inkjet Cartridge:

Good price

8/17/2017

5.0

Perfect!

By Richard

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078220 Cyan Inkjet Cartridge:

Great replacement for Epson cartridges. At a great price.

7/25/2017

5.0

Just as good as epson ink !

By Stanley

from undisclosed

Comments about Bulk Set of 6 Ink Cartridges for Epson T078:

They work fine on my Epson Artisan 50. I printed out some photos on gloss photo paper and the color is just as good as Epson ink. I'll never pay full price for Epson ink again.

7/17/2017

1.0

I do not know if I will do business with you again.

By Mary

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T078120 Black Inkjet Cartridge:

Order #: 646684186
Order Date: May 30, 2017
I was extremely disappointed in the quality of shipping. When I received my first order from you, it was shipped in a box. Today's package had been shipped in a plastic shipping bag. A number of cartridge boxes were crushed. I don't know if those cartridges have been cracked. I could not believe that your company shipped the ink in such a fashion. I do not know if I will do business with you again.
Respectfully but very disappointed,
Mary Anne Deaton

6/23/2017

4.0

Excellent !!!

By Nobuo

from undisclosed

Comments about Bulk Set of 13 Ink Cartridges for Epson 78:

Been buying this 13 ink cartridge for my Epson 280 stylist printer for about 2 years. I print 4X5 and 5X7.I use my samsung smart phone . It has replaced my cartridge I buy from Epson and its cost effective. It's a win win situation.

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