Inspection Guide For Virgin Inkjets

Inspection Criteria for Virgin Inkjets

  • Case should be absolutely free of cracks and not broken.
  • Contact Area should be flush with cartridge Body. Make sure that there are no cracks, bubbling or any indication of ink seeping under the contact.
  • Flextape should not be peeled off, broken or gouged.
  • Nozzle plate should not be gouged, cracked or have holes.
  • Fill / Drill Hole should not be replaced or show signs of being tampered.
  • Remanufacturer's Labels should not be present and cartridges with no labels are not acceptable.

Nozzle Plate/ Print Head:

Ensures:

  1. The cartridge cap has not been removed and glued back again.
  2. Non-OEM hole drilled into the cartridge.
  3. No seal or cover over the Labyrinth (bubble generator)
  4. No sticker on the cartridge other than the OEM.
  5. No ink in the cartridge.
  6. No small ball rolling around in the inside of the cartridge.
  7. No plug or ball in top fills hole besides OEM.

How does Cash For Cartridges determine if the Inkjet is DAMAGED?

Checks:

  • Damages to Flex tape:
    1. Bubbled.
    2. Peeling from ends.
    3. Ink appears under the flex tape or it is discolored.
    4. Cracked or scratched flex tape.
  • Damages to Plastic Case:
    1. Look for cracks especially on sides and corners
    2. Damaged or broken hold down bracket.
    3. Excessive scratches on plastic case.
  • Damages to Print Head or Nozzle Plate:
    1. Deep scratches on head.
    2. Holes appear on head.
    3. Nozzle plate is missing.
    4. Nozzle plate should not be gouged.
    5. Loose nozzle plates.
    6. Labyrinth (bubble generator) and its cover should not be cracked or leaking.

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT TESTING

All inkjet cartridge models are being electronically tested.