Island Ink-Jet: A Paradise for Convenience and Savings
As one of the most dynamic Canadian brands in the sustainability sector, Island Ink-Jet has been operating since 2001. We are your most eco-friendly and financially advantageous solution when your printers run out of ink or toner in Newmarket. Each cartridge you refill skips a trip to the landfill, thus upholding our business principles of reusing and recycling.
Why Refill Instead of Replace?
While recycling is a good strategy for environmental protection, reusing is often better, particularly in the printer cartridge segment. Refilling extends the functional lifespan of cartridge casings, internal sponges, and printheads that degrade over time. By providing technically proficient refills, Island Ink-Jet allows you to take advantage of intact cartridge structures for many years, thus reducing your ink and toner costs by 50%.
Despite the paperless office paradigm, annual sales of new printer cartridges in Canada exceed 25 million. The Ontario Provincial Council estimates that 75% of empty cartridges are thrown into landfills. Unfortunately, printer cartridges are filled with many parts and components unsuitable for recycling; for this reason, reusing is a superior strategy.
It should be noted that every printer cartridge we refill is one less cartridge going into the mountainous landfills of plastic and e-waste. Cartridges are made with ultra-durable plastics that can take hundreds of years to decompose. As their materials and components degrade over many decades, they release harmful chemicals and volatile compounds into the soil. Refilling instead of discarding actively prevents toxic industrial waste from contaminating our ecosystems, thus preserving our municipal lands and reducing your personal carbon footprint.
More Than Ink Refills
When your cartridges cannot be refilled, Island Ink-Jet will take them in for e-waste processing. We also sell new and refurbished printer cartridges and parts at competitive prices to keep our customers coming back. Other convenient services we offer include photocopying, faxing, and sourcing of printer parts. Our technicians can help you with the troubleshooting and repair of current and legacy printers, computers, and fax machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Island Ink-Jet located in Newmarket?
Island Ink-Jet is located inside Newmarket Plaza, alongside the plaza’s other technology and electronics businesses.
How much can I save by refilling my ink cartridges?
Refilling instead of replacing a cartridge can reduce your ink and toner costs by roughly 50%, since you only pay for the ink rather than a brand new cartridge.
Does Island Ink-Jet offer printer repair services?
Yes. Along with cartridge refills, the Island Ink-Jet team handles photocopying, faxing, and troubleshooting or repair for current and legacy printers, computers, and fax machines.
What happens to cartridges that can’t be refilled?
Cartridges that are beyond refilling are taken in by Island Ink-Jet for proper e-waste processing, keeping them out of landfill.