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From: wmartin@brl-smoke.ARPA (Will Martin )
Newsgroups: net.periphs
Subject: Recycling printer cartridge ribbons
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Date: Wed, 21-May-86 15:13:25 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 21 15:13:25 1986
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We have a mess of different types of printers (NEC Spinwriters,
Primages, etc.) that use cartridge-type ribbons, which are just about
all one-time-use types; when the ribbon runs out, you put in a new one
and pitch the old cartridge. I have long been under the impression
that some dealers/vendors/suppliers recycle such ribbon cartridges,
reusing at least the plastic housings and some of the internal parts,
and that these give a credit on turned-in used-up ribbon cartridges.

However, I must admit to never having seen anything in print that
actually stated such a policy from any vendor. The suppliers that
send us dozens of copies of glossy catalogs of computer supplies don't
mention this (as far as I have noticed). Does anyone out there know of
vendors that actually do this? How much credit do they give on a
turned-in cartridge?

Regards,
Will Martin

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