Roland has announced that in line with their commitment to environmental sustainability, they are replacing their plastic ink cartridges with eco-friendly paper cartridges.
To clarify the impacts of this change, here are some question-and-answer explanations directly from the Roland website:
- Do I need to do anything differently with the paper cartridges?
- No. Just open the plastic bag and insert the cartridge into the printer as is. Do NOT open the paper cartridge.
- Can I use a mix of plastic and paper cartridges?
- Yes. Both can be used in a mixed manner. The ink inside is the same.
- If I change to a paper cartridge, will it be as stable as a conventional ink cartridge?
- Yes. The pouch inside does not change, so it can be used without problems in the same way as a conventional ink cartridge.
- Isn’t the paper cartridge less durable than the plastic cartridge?
- No. Multiple tests were performed to confirm that there are no problems with durability.
- How much plastic/resin can be reduced by using paper cartridges instead of conventional plastic cartridges?
- By changing the cartridge to paper, we will see a reduction of 82.8% in the 500 ml cartridges and 68.3% in the 220 ml cartridges.
Roland should be commended for this. We should all support those manufacturers taking the lead in producing more environmentally friendly products.