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Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t GIT offers you everything to ensure you can print-everything that is, but the paper.<\/em><\/p> GIT offers a variety of products, services and solutions to serve customers\u2019 needs in workspace printing. While GIT\u2019s core business is the remanufacture of premium compatible toner cartridges, other products and services include:<\/p> \u2022 Print equipment service and maintenance Between 15% and 25%<\/em><\/p> Your savings entirely depend on your consumption volumes and ordering patterns. If you order 1-2 cartridges at a time, your savings will be in the range of 15%-20%. If you are consuming and ordering higher volumes, your savings may go up to 20%-25% versus the prevailing OEM market rates. It is however, not uncommon for very large consumers on an enterprise or government level to save even more. We would be delighted to let you know what you could save if you can provide us with your consumption figures.<\/p> The cartridge price is however not the only way you can save with GIT. You can also save money on the maintenance of your equipment if you opt for our services (for more information please look under \u2018Service\u2019). Additionally you can save on cost by saving time. If your printer, the service and the consumables are all provided by one supplier, you save considerable time, effort and cost compared to what you would spend in sourcing different partners for different tasks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Reduce; reuse; recycle \u2013 using our cartridges helps you do all three.<\/em><\/p> Using GIT toner cartridges also helps protect the environment by keeping toxic substances out of landfills and conserving natural resources. Please refer to the website\u2019s section on\u00a0Sustainability and Environment<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p> For details on how much you can improve your carbon footprint look here: UKCRA \u2013 UK Cartridge Remanufacturers\u2019 Association: Carbon and Ecodesign of Toner Cartridges Study<\/p> European Commission: EMAS Study, \u201875% of cartridges consumed are remanufactured\u2019 (Page 31)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Remanufacturing is a viable alternative to OEM cartridges.<\/em><\/p> There are many definitions as to what constitutes a remanufactured cartridge versus an OEM; new built compatible cartridges (clones); counterfeits, and refilled products. The most precise definition is that a remanufactured catridge is something that has been re-assembled for use \u2018as new\u2019 by adding at least one or more new components.<\/p> The focus is on the process of re-assembly. If there is no re-assembly, a cartridge cannot be considered remanufactured. Reassembled can be defined as meaning \u2018To fit or join the parts of (something) together again\u2019, or simply, \u2018assembled again\u2019. The emphasis here, is on \u2018again\u2019, which means the entire cartridge should have been taken apart and fitted or joined together again. In this event, a product is deemed \u2018reassembled\u2019. Any other process cannot be deemed to reassemble a cartridge, which by definition typically eliminates clones, counterfeits, and refill operations, whether inkjet or toner cartridges.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The remanufacturing industry as a whole is only second to HP, the biggest toner cartridge provider in the world.<\/em><\/p> There are over 10,000 remanufacturers worldwide, employing over 65,000 people. 20%-30% of all cartridges sold worldwide are now remanufactured. The remanufacturing industry is expected to generate annual revenues in the range of USD $7 billion from the sale of remanufactured toner cartridges by 2013 (Source:\u00a0Lyra Research Report<\/a>, Aftermarket Share, January 2010).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t A Premium Cartridge (GIT) allows you to have peace of mind knowing that the best workmanship as well as components and materials in the aftermarket have been used<\/em>.<\/p> As stated above, remanufacturing requires that at least one or more new components should have been added. The difference between a premium, a standard and a low quality remanufactured product lies in three distinct areas:<\/p> 1. The number of new components added to a cartridge The quality of these components is of course instrumental to the print quality, most notably the toner\/drum combination. Remanufacturers have the choice between high-quality dedicated toners-which means the toner is designed specifically for each and every model in order to deliver ideal performance-low quality dedicated toners, and generic toners. The generic toner is made to fit many cartridge models, thus reducing optimum performance. As a result, just like lower grade dedicated toners, it may provide a consumer either with a higher print density, but in turn may suffer from lower efficiency, or very low density. In the latter case, the customer may feel printouts are too light. In the first case, printouts will be dark, but in turn the number of pages printed will be lower. In addition, lower efficiency may directly results in excessive toner dust accumulation, wastebin overfilling, leakage and other mid-life cycle failures.<\/p> At GIT, we use only the very best available dedicated material from global leaders of the supplies industry. Our R&D people develop the very best possible remanufactured products while not having to factor in the cost of material in product development.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Refilling is a different low-cost product concept for a different customer segment with modest demands for quality.<\/em><\/p> A refilled product is typically not re-assembled, but merely opened with varying degrees of professionalism and is refilled with toner powder. No value has been added in the process. In the majority of cases, the toner powder is of lower generic quality. Refilled products typically suffer from low reliability, high failure rates and poor print quality.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t No, not necessarily.<\/em><\/p> For very small businesses and home users-for whom the sole objective is savings, who do not care much about the print quality, and can afford the time to take their empty cartridges to a shop and have them refilled-refilling is a viable option and deserves its own right of existence. It serves a valid market segment but is not fit for use in business environment whether judged by quality standards, product range, or availability.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t A \u2018clone\u2019 is a cartridge that is brand new, built from counterfeit parts and violates patent laws. You know it is a clone when the price is too good to be true.<\/em><\/p> A clone is a cartridge made completely of new components, but is not produced by the original printer manufacturer, but rather, by a third party, and sold under a third party brand name. A clone is typically built under violation of patent\/design rights of the OEM and with substandard materials. The manufacture, sale, and use of clones is illegal and violates OEM patent\/design rights.<\/p> The practice of cloning typically occurs in countries with little or no intellectual property protection. Their single purpose is to cheaply reproduce OEM cartridges and exploit the commercial benefit of extensive research and development undergone by the OEM. Clones are produced predominantly in China and exported to other markets and sold under many different short-lived brands. While the import of clones has been severely restricted in advance markets such as the USA and Europe, there is a strong penetration of clones in the regional markets of the Middle East, India and Africa.<\/p> Rogue vendors often sell clones under the umbrella of remanufacturing. Their typical trade mark is very low pricing around the USD $20-35 mark for small-frame black cartridges. This is far below the actual manufacturing cost of a premium remanufactured toner cartridge. The European cartridge remanufacturing association, ETIRA, has released a guide on counterfeits and clones:<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The definition of a counterfeit is quite clear and in simplicity means a product made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive\u2019. In a legal context, a counterfeit product can imitate design (patent) rights or the name or brand under which a product is sold. Thus, a counterfeit cartridge is either(1) a cartridge that is been produced under violation of registered patents and or design rights (typically clones and refilled or remanufactured cartridges that use components that violate intellectual property rights), and\/or (2) is sold under a brand or design that is made to imitate another brand (this could be either a copy of another brand of similar quality or not a copy but designed to be perceived as another brand). Clearly, it is not relevant for the definition of counterfeit whether the cartridge is refilled, remanufactured, compatible or not, new-built or not. Any cartridge that qualifies for (1) or (2) is a counterfeit cartridge.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Inks cartridges cannot be reliably remanufactured<\/em>.<\/p> While we would love to provide our customers with the convenience of remanufactured ink cartridges, sadly, as stated above, ink cartridges cannot be remanufactured. They are typically closed containers which can only be refilled. Even though some vendors do a relatively good job of processing ink cartridges by professionally draining, flushing, and filling them, it remains in the end, purely a refilling activity. It remains difficult to add value and assure the highest quality in a refilling process. That is why we distance ourselves from refilling ink cartridges, or in fact, refilling any other product.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t There is no conceivable difference between using premium remanufactured and OEM cartridges, provided the remanufacturer uses appropriate components and processes to rebuild the cartridge.<\/em><\/p> It is unlikely that a toner cartridge will spoil a printer. A cartridge is a self-contained unit and only in rare occasions of total spillage can replaceable printer components, such as the fuser unit or pressure roller, be damaged. However, sub-standard cartridges with a sub-standard parts can reduce the lifespan of your printer.<\/p> This may happen particularly with clones. If a drum in a laser cartridge is not replaced, or is of low quality, then it can also reduce the life of a printer. Real damage may occur more frequently while using ink cartridges, since an ink spillage can seriously damage the print head and other crucial parts.<\/p> However, in order to give our customers total peace of mind, we offer domestic market end-users a comprehensive warranty covering even printer components. Please refer to warranty questions for more information.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Essentially, page yield is comparable to the average miles per gallon rating in your car, except that it applies to cartridges.<\/em><\/p> GIT carries the STMC quality certification for its products. As such it follows the STMC definition of page yield. Yield is the estimated number of pages produced at 5% print coverage, as defined in ASTM F 1856 section 11.3. ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognised leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. ASTM F 1856 section 11.3. defines yield as follows: \u2018The average page yield for the cartridge can be estimated by dividing the total weight of the available toner by the average toner usage per print. The available toner is determined by calculating the difference between the initial toner weight and the remaining toner weight at the end of usable printing. Naturally, yield is different for every printer cartridge.\u2019<\/p> STMC\u00a0view certificate<\/a><\/p> ASTM F 1856 Standard Practice for Determining Toner Usage for Printer Cartridges<\/p> Visit\u00a0http:\/\/www.astm.org\/Standards\/F1856.htm<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t GT premium toner cartridges offer the same page yield with comparable performance to OEM cartidges.<\/em><\/p> GIT warrants all GT premium-branded toner cartridges to be of the same page yield as advertised by the OEM at 5% density. Our page yields are mentioned for your convenience on our product pages. For your convenience we have provided you with links to OEM page yields in our\u00a0Support\u00a0<\/a>section. You can conveniently measure and monitor page yield and density in the vast majority of cartridge models released today via the printer status page. In today\u2019s age of technology, yield is a measure we supply for your convenience so you do not have to guess.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Yes, absolutely.<\/em><\/p> Page yield is determined by various factors. Most notably it is directly impacted by the amount of toner placed into the toner hopper. If a manufacturer has filled the cartridge with less toner, your page count will drop. However, and more commonly, page yield is also a result of the quality of the toner and its efficiency in combination with the OPC drum used in the cartridge. The lower the quality and the lower the efficiency, the more toner will be used while printing. The result is simple: fewer the pages are printed. As a rule of thumb, lower-priced cartridges (low or standard remanufactured, refilled cartridges, and clones) typically use lower-priced, inefficient generic toners made to fit different models. Paired with a lower drum quality, they result in decreased page yield. You may lose anywhere from 20%-60% of the promised page yield by using sub-standard clone\/refilled\/remanufactured toner cartridges. Make sure you use a STMC-accredited premium remanufacturer with relevant product quality certifications. GIT is STMC registered on the US based International Imaging Technology Council\u2019s website.<\/p> STMC\u00a0view certificate<\/a><\/p> Visit to view German Imaging Technologies (GIT)\u2019s registration.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The chip provides you with information and comfort functions but does not impact printing.<\/em><\/p> In recent years, most toner cartridges have been fitted with a chip designed to provide certain user information and settings. The chips used in the toner industry have become more technically demanding. Today, OEM printer manufacturers use the most advanced ASIC chips (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and the most modern software. Using these chips\u2019 critical printer functions such as identifying the toner cartridge, level indicators, toner-empty indicator, instructions, information and warnings can be monitored and controlled. The user is constantly informed of the status of the printer and toner cartridge.<\/p> In practice, OEM manufacturers use so-called firmware updates and chips. Such chips are not capable of \u2018learning\u2019 which could cause compatibility problems. For this reason, we use only new chips that are capable of \u2018learning\u2019 and free from any patent protection. Our chips are already assembled in the toner cartridge. This means that there is no need to adjust or reset them. Practically, there is no difference in functionality between the chips we use and those used by original manufacturers.<\/p> Certain characteristics such as density can be changed by the user on the printer menu at any time. For this reason, GIT-chips have the same essential capabilities as OEM chips, without any loss of functionality.<\/p> Quality has its price. On the market, you can find cartridges without toner chips, chips from Asia unprotected by patents, or cartridges without recesses for chips. This usually leads to functionality loss, and annoyance for the user.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProducts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2. The quality of components added to a cartridge
3. The process of remanufacturing
Point 1 is almost self explanatory. A cartridge is made out of many components, most significantly a drum toner combination that determines print quality and reliability. In addition, chip, and primary charge and magnetic rollers are other key qualitative components. In a premium remanufactured product, at least the toner, drum, and chip must have been replaced with new components. In lower standard products drums may have not been replaced and instead the old OEM drum is used again.<\/p>