Why Do Some Consumers Say "No Thanks" to Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges? New Lyra Report Answers with New Forecast, Demographics and Branding Data
Newton, MA (ContentDesk) December 2, 2005 -- Lyra Research's new report, Third-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market, provides unprecedented research and data on the highly competitive third-party ink jet cartridge market (www.lyra.com). This report focuses on the thousands of third-party ink jet cartridge vendors worldwide that are facing increasing challenges to their profitability. Continually refining their ink formulations to keep up with the OEMs, circumventing new cartridge electronics, sourcing empty cartridges, battling for consumer mind share, and worrying about patent infringement are just a few of those challenges, and aftermarket cartridge makers now face a new source of competition as numerous retail refill shops open worldwide. This report includes Lyra's latest primary research, which reveals that U.S. consumers' top reason for not purchasing an aftermarket cartridge is that they do not trust these products (see figure: http://ww1.ContentDesk.com/prfiles/2005/12/01/317551/ReasonsOEMuserssaynotoaftermarket.jpg).
This issue has plagued third-party supplies vendors since the first remanufactured cartridges were produced. Consumers also commonly cite their concerns about print quality as a reason for not purchasing aftermarket cartridges. Vendors of aftermarket cartridges need to address these issues in order to increase their market share. "The aftermarket ink jet cartridge market is experiencing exciting growth right now, but brand awareness remains very low among consumers. It's hard to stand out from the crowd with all the intense competition among cartridge makers," says Elisabeth Wightman, research analyst for Lyra's Hard Copy Supplies Advisory Service.
"Strengthening brand visibility is the first step toward building the trust-gaining dynamic third-party vendors need to increase consumer mind share. Aftermarket ink jet vendors are now also faced with the brick-and-mortar shopping experience consumers have at rapidly expanding retail refill franchises, not to mention the fact that these retailers are siphoning away a key ingredient for the aftermarketempty cartridges. Ordering the ReportThird-Party Ink Jet Cartridges: Challenges and Prospects in a Growth Market (89 pages, 7 chapters, 55 figures) is the most comprehensive report that Lyra has published to date on the third-party ink cartridge market. This report is available for purchase and immediate download at www.lyra.com. Access primary research results from Lyra's latest survey of ink jet cartridge users, as well as the results of a study of ink jet cartridge manufacturers in China. Also included is Lyra's forecast for third-party ink jet cartridge shipments and revenue through 2009.
This report will help cartridge vendors understand the customer's perspective, give them insight into the future of retail refill shops, and help them with product planning using Lyra's forecast data. This report is a must-read for any company involved in the ink jet cartridge business. About Lyra ResearchFounded in 1991, Lyra Research is recognized worldwide as the leading provider of market, product, and technology information and analysis focused on the imaging industry. Lyra Research provides targeted information on printers and copiers, digital photography, and imaging supplies to more than 2,000 clients in more than 40 countries. Lyra's portfolio of services includes leading industry newsletters, special market reports, advisory services, conferences, Webcasts, and custom consulting.
Related Chart Data:OEM Cartridge Users' Reasons for not Buying an Aftermarket Cartridge (n=189)I don't trust aftermarket ink jet cartridges: 23%I want only the best print quality: 21%I cannot find an aftermarket print cartridge that is compatible: 12%The difference in price is not enough to make me switch: 10%I am worried about damaging my printer: 8%My preferred store does not carry aftermarket cartridges: 7%Selecting an aftermarket cartridge is too confusing: 6%Other: 7%Don't Know: 6% Source: Lyra Research 2005 U.S. Ink Jet Supplies Survey (See graphic figure here: http://ww1.ContentDesk.com/prfiles/2005/12/01/317551/ReasonsOEMuserssaynotoaftermarket.jpg. Contact Lyra for a high-resolution graphic of this chart.)CONTACT:Andre RebeloMarketing ManagerLyra Research, Inc.+1-617-454-2658arebelo at lyra dot com.
Sixty-Five Percent of Ink Jet Refill Kit Users Dissatisfied with Refill Life Span
NEWTONVILLE, MA (ContentDesk) February 28, 2004-?In a recent survey of more than 150 U.S ink jet refill kit users, Lyra Research found that respondents were generally unhappy with the life of the cartridge after the refilling process compared with the life of OEM ink jet cartridges. Sixty-five percent of respondents said that refill kits' cartridge life was worse or much worse than that of OEM ink cartridges, while just 8 percent said refill kits were much better or better than OEM cartridges in this respect (see figure). The results of the survey are published in a new report, Ink Jet Refill Kits: The User Experience.Ink Jet Refill Kits: The User Experience profiles the demographics of users who purchase refill kits and measures levels of user satisfaction with various attributes of the refilling experience, including ease of the refilling process, cleanliness of the refilling process, black and color print quality after refilling, cartridge life and reliability after refilling, overall...
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Inkjet Printers: How Much Do They Really Cost?
There are inkjet printers for every budget. At the low end, you can pay less than $50. At the high-end, you can pay several hundred dollars. However, the purchase price of an inkjet printer is not the best way to determine how good of a bargain you are getting.The truth of the matter is, printer ink is not cheap. An inkjet cartridge for your $50 printer can cost you $30.
That means that the cost of two inkjet cartridges will be more than the cost of your purchase price. A much better way to determine if you are getting a bargain on your inkjet printer is to try to figure out what it will cost you over the period of one year. That means you have to add the cost of your inkjet cartridges to the purchase price of your printer. To give you an idea of your cost, here's a simple way to estimate your cost. First, look up how many pages you inkjet cartridge will print.
Then, make a rough estimate of how many pages of print you print each week. Multiply your weekly estimate by 52...
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The Cartridge Eliminator, MIS Continuous Flow System for the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Printer
Lake Orion, MI (ContentDesk) February 15, 2006 -- MIS Associates, Inc. or http://www.inksupply.com has released there newest CFS (Continuous Flow System) for the Epson Stylus Photo R2400. This Cartridge Eliminator system replaces the traditional cartridge design with MIS Associates' modified aftermarket system allowing for ink supply for the cartridges to be drawn from 4 ounce supply bottles beside the printer. MIS Associates, Inc. was the first company to produce a CFS, these bulk ink feed systems for printers, and is an industry leader in the manufacturer of Continuous Feed Systems.
Their first model was released in 1999. This newest unit increases the number of supported printers to 49 including some Canon printers. You can view it at the following URL http://www.inksupply.com/cfs_r2400_new.cfmThe cost savings of these units is estimated around $750...
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inks2u.co.uk Offers Black Diamond Digital Printing at an Affordable Price
Online shoppers can now buy digital quality compatible printer cartridges at a very affordable price,inks2u.co.uk have released there range of digital cartridges to online shoppers, one shopper was quoted as saying "I purchased a set of the cartridges and I can't believe the quality for the price" this is because inks2u.co.uk has a fixed price policy. All the Black Diamond compatible cartridges are the same price. Black or colour, the website inks2u.co.uk carries a full range of cartridges for all popular printers. If you are into digital photography, you will not find a cartridge that comes close to the quality these cartridges will produce. Under tests, the photos that these cartridges have produced are so clear that even an amature with a medium-priced digital camera can get professional looking prints.
The full range of compatible cartridges are available now.inks2u.co.uk is an internet-based company but hopefully we will soon see Black Diamond cartridges available through...
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Refilling Ink Cartridges Secret's Of A Pro
We will provide tips and tricks to refilling the newer cartridges. The newer cartridges are harder but with the techniques we will show you will have a greater chance of success.
The new cartridge is much smaller now this changes things a lot with regard to refilling. The problem is that the entire sponge must be filled with ink in order to hold the recommended amount of ink. This is hard to achieve for the amateur because of air in the sponge.
The professional filler fills the cartridge under a high vacuum this removes the air and then the ink is injected.
Only after the sponge is filled completely is air let back into the cartridge. This works very well and if the empty is a good one it almost always results in a working cartridge. Now we are talking about the small cartridges produced in the last 2 or 3 years. That is like the small the HP 56 and 57and The Lexmark 16 and 26.
So what can you do to increase your chances of success?...
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Laptops Guide: Choosing a Laptop that is Right for You
Most of us tend to think of laptops in the same way: a fairly small portable computer that can open and close like a suitcase, with all of the capabilities of a desktop. In fact, the term "laptop" is really very generic. There are currently four main styles of these portable PCs, each offering something a bit different, depending upon your specific needs.Ultralights ? Also known as sub-notebooks or ultraportables, this style of laptop weighs up to ? but no more than ? four pounds, making them...
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Diamond Wholesalers Offer Highest Priced Diamond for Sale Online
If you say you're into exclusive and fancy diamonds, and can put your money where your mouth is, you should take the time to visit the diamond wholesalers at www.Diamond-Experts.com and think about purchasing their 22 carat flawless purple pink diamond ? online. Though most online shoppers are men looking to purchase diamond engagement rings for their brides to be, www.Diamond-Experts.com...
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Subprime Mortgage Lenders - Helpful Tips When Getting a Subprime Mortgage Loan
If you have bad credit history, no down payment or difficult to prove income and are looking to get approved for a home mortgage loan, you will probably need to look at subprime mortgage lenders to help you. To see a list of our recommended subprime mortgage lenders you can click on the link below.There are a few things to know about subprime mortgages lenders. They specialize in providing mortgage loans for people with less than ideal situations, whether it be difficult to prove income, low or...
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Hip hop?s spiritual messenger rises out of the twin cities with The book of knowledge
(ContentDesk) July 14, 2004 -- An important album is about to be released in August 2004 on 306 Entertainment, a new Minneapolis Based record label, entitled, THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE. The album will introduce the world to hip-hop's spiritual messenger Alfonso Marcello Green P/K/A Knowledge MC. The BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE is Knowledge MC's personal testimony as to how the love of Jesus Christ saved him from a life of destruction. Knowledge, who is considered a ?spiritual' MC, credits the word of God...
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