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1550532

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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.

Compatible Kodak 1550532 #30XL Pigment Black Ink Cartridge

Page Yield: 670

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $16.99

Our Price $8.99

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Buy 3 or More Black for $8.00 each (save $2.97+)

123inkjets offers the best alternative to the OEM (genuine) Kodak 1550532 #30XL pigment black inkjet cartridge for your Kodak printer. Manufactured brand new, our compatible 1550532 pigment-based cartridges are built to perfection for crisp, clear prints, every time. Contains updated chips. Replaces lower yield 8345217. Ink you can rely on at a price you can afford. All 123inkjets brand compatible cartridges are backed by a 2 year guarantee and ship fast!

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Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Shelf Life
1550532	Ink Cartridge	Kodak	1550532	Black	High Yield	670	1.34 cents	36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Compatible Kodak 1550532 Black Ink

4.4

(based on 91 reviews)

88%

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Most Liked Positive Review

Great Value and good for my printer

I have recommended SimplyInk to many people, family, friends and business owners...all were pleased and happy with my referral...You have saved me so much when making copies of family pictures ...I was able to do Best Quality 8x10 prints of our recently deceased 85yr old mother and since I have 8 brothers the quality of the ink and paper was consistant..

Most Liked Negative Review

Concerns about ink leaking

The first black cartridges I ordered spewed ink all over when I removed the tape. The company was prompt and courteous replacing my cartridges; cited the difference in altitude between mfg and where I live. When I received my replacement cartridge, I CAREFULLY opened it (following directions) over the sink and ink still leaked on my hands and in the sink but didn't spew. The top hole on the cartridge is wide open and oozing so I put a piece of clear tape over it to avoid damage to my printer. I'm not sure why there is no covering over the top?

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7/8/2017

5.0

good oroduct,

By Geoffrey

from undisclosed

Comments about Compatible Kodak 1550532 Black Ink:

good price, good product , fast shipping.

5/14/2017

4.0

So far so good

By GGM

from Banning, Ca.

Comments about Kodak #30XL Set of 8 Ink Cartridges:

Everything seems to work as promised.

5/1/2017

5.0

Have been using them for quite a while.

By Paddy

from Dallas, Texas

Comments about Compatible Kodak 1550532 Black Ink:

Have been buying from 123 Inkjets for quite a while, and for different brands, and all cartridges have worked well, except one, a long while back, and they rushed me a replacement! Prices are great.

5/1/2017

5.0

Have been purchasing from for quite a while.

By Paddy

from Dallas, Texas

Comments about Compatible Kodak 1341080 Color Ink:

Cartridges work very well

4/24/2017

5.0

Use 123inkjets; you won't regret it!

By P. Brown

from Baton Rouge, La

Comments about Kodak #30XL Set of 8 Ink Cartridges:

If you're looking for quality compatible Kodak 30 ink cartridges, you can't beat 123inkjets for quality; and their shipping times are the best! Thank you, 123inkjets!

3/27/2017

5.0

Excellent quality and price

By Boo

from Cleveland OH

Comments about Kodak #30XL Set of 8 Ink Cartridges:

Just what I ordered. Arrived quickly and works beautifully

3/24/2017

5.0

Returning Customer

By Kumojo

from Cincinnati

Comments about Kodak #30XL Set of 8 Ink Cartridges:

Good product and great service

3/6/2017

4.0

Great deal!

By sandfam

from Portland, OR

Comments about Kodak #30XL Set of 8 Ink Cartridges:

Just finished the first box of these and ordered my second one. So nice to have refills on hand. Great price too!

2/14/2017

5.0

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By sd

from Yankton SD

Comments about Compatible Kodak 1550532 Black Ink:

Fast, accurate and inexpensive. I have found my new cartridge replacement site!

1/22/2017

3.0

I am hopeful that this second order from 123 inkjets will be

By Steve

from Tennessee

Comments about Kodak #30XL Set of 8 Ink Cartridges:

I certainly hope that this second order from 123 inkjets will be more efficient because 2 out of 3 black cartridges in my first order did not have enough ink to even print clear copies from the point of installation. Delivery service and ease of ordering are fine, but the quality of product is questionable at this time.

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