Printer Ink

When were inkjet printers first developed?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What was the cost of the first mass-market inkjet printer?

• $500

• $1000

• $1500

• $2000

Why do companies sell printers at a loss?

• To make a profit from ink cartridges

• To attract more customers

• To support the environment

• To compete with other printer manufacturers

What tactic do printer manufacturers use to prevent the use of third-party ink?

• Installing microchips in cartridges

• None of the above

• Issuing firmware updates

• Both A and B

What do printer companies attribute the high costs of ink to?

• High manufacturing costs

• All of the above

• Research and development

• Materials used in ink

What percentage of ink could end up lost in maintenance cycles according to a 2018 test?

• More than 75%

• Exactly 100%

• Less than 25%

• Around 50%

What is the manufacturing cost of ink?

• $60-80

• $40-60

• $20-40

• $10-20

What has happened to the size of ink cartridges over the past few years?

• They have remained the same

• They have increased in size

• They have decreased in size

• They have become more expensive

What is the real solution for many regarding printer ink?

• Using laser printers

• Developing more efficient ink cartridges

• Increasing the price of ink

• Offering ink subscriptions

What is the negative impact of the current printer ink model?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• It is bad for the consumer

• It is bad for the environment