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T048620

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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 T048620 (T0486) Light Magenta Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 400

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $8.99

Clearance $2.99

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Buy 3 or More Light Magenta for $2.99 each (save $0.00+)

123inkjets remanufactured T0486 / T048620 Light Cyan inkjet cartridges are cost saving alternatives to OEM (genuine) Epson T048620 ink cartridges. The ink monitoring chip on this remanufactured Epson T048620 is the original chip which has been reset to provide accurate ink monitoring. Refurbished to perfection, our Epson T048620 ink cartridges are 100% guaranteed to print beautiful, vibrant images.

Compatible Printers

Stylus Photo

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Capacity (ml)	Shelf Life
T048620	Ink Cartridge	Epson	T048620	Magenta	Standard Yield	400	0.75 cents	15	12-18 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Bulk Set of 6 Ink Cartridges for Epson T048

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Most Liked Positive Review

Clear, sharp images

I have used ink products from 123 Inkjets for several years. I have always had excellent results with everything I print from 8x10 photos to every day printings of print only sheets.

Most Liked Negative Review

Didnt work

The price couldnt be beat. But when I installed the color cartridge my printer said it was empty. I tried everything and could not get it to work and it wouldnt recognize any other...Read complete review

The price couldnt be beat. But when I installed the color cartridge my printer said it was empty. I tried everything and could not get it to work and it wouldnt recognize any other of the new cartrides I installed. I dont know if it is just a bad cartridge or if they are all bad. I did order a new one just in case this one is just defective. I will write a review when I recieve the next one.

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8/13/2017

5.0

Yes

By Gayle

from undisclosed

Comments about T048 Set of 14 Cartridges for Epson- Great Deal!:

Works Great

7/27/2017

2.0

Split decision - one good, one unacceptable.

By David

from undisclosed

Comments about T048 Set of 14 Cartridges for Epson- Great Deal!:

I am using two of the ink cartridges in my Epson printer. The light cyan seems to work okay.
The black one almost immediately started to give me dropouts and illegible text.
It took about ten passes or more (I lost count.) through nozzle cleaning to get a minimally readable print.
I have not yet used the remaining 12 cartridges, so I don't know how or whether they will also give me problems.
I have used other refills in the past and had no problems withe price is right, the reliability is doubtful.

7/10/2017

5.0

Great performer

By robert

from undisclosed

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T048620 Light Magenta Inkjet Cartridge:

Always get high quality prints from my printer with with product

6/23/2017

5.0

By Gail

from undisclosed

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4/29/2017

5.0

Highly Recommended

By Rafael

from Moss Bluff, Louisiana

Comments about T048 Set of 14 Cartridges for Epson- Great Deal!:

The product received works and prints better than from the original manufacturer.

3/20/2017

5.0

Great Price

By Mature RN

from Adirondacks, upstate NY

Comments about Bulk Set of 6 Ink Cartridges for Epson T048:

I changed my cyan cartridge and first printing with the cyan came out perfect.

11/20/2016

4.0

Have been a customer for years.

By Darlene

from Tennessee

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T048420 Yellow Inkjet Cartridge:

My cartridges arrived on time & packaged well. Very satisfied customer.

10/21/2016

4.0

Product arrived quickly.

By T36

from Texas

Comments about T048 Set of 14 Cartridges for Epson- Great Deal!:

Product actually arrived quicker than I expected, which was good because I was completely out of one color ink. I have an older Epson printer that still works well, but ink is getting hard to find locally. Would give 5 stars but have not had the ink long enough to determine if all cartridges are good.

10/13/2016

4.0

works great

By Mike

from Corona Ca

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T048620 Light Magenta Inkjet Cartridge:

So far I had no problems. Inserted cartridge and let charge. Work first time. I only use for local copy have not tried with fine print photos.

7/14/2016

1.0

Horrible product; unable to use.Hope I can get my money back

By BJ

from Phoenix, AZ

Comments about Remanufactured Epson T048120 Black Inkjet Cartridge:

This product was horrible. My printing was very blotchy. Unacceptable.

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