Research & Development
The Secret Behind Our Award Winning Products, Services and Solutions
At ECS we take enormous pride in our Research and Development Department, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that a key offering of quality, performance and reliability is present throughout an entire range of remanufactured toner cartridges, consumables and components.
With over a century of combined experience in the industry, our Research and Development Team are key to the ongoing success of Effective Consumable Solutions. By utilising the most modern techniques, infrastructure and equipment, we're able to provide Partners with award winning remanufactured products that compete with OEM products in all facets.
Our R & D Team consists of highly skilled professionals who excel in various areas, including materials science, engineering, cartridge technology, and quality control. Their diverse expertise allows us to refine remanufacturing processes, develop advanced techniques, and continuously push the envelope of innovation in remanufacturing.
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The Benefits of Joining ECS as a Partner Go Far Beyond Performance, Profitability and Convenience
As a result of significant investment into our Research and Development Department, ECS Partners will:
- Use only the best proven and tested products currently available on the market
- Get quality performance consumables which offer the exact same results as genuine OEMs
- Utilise re-engineered genuine OEM cores to guarantee fitment, size and performance
- Know for certain that all imaging supplies are free from defects and poor workmanship
- Have access to the latest products, releases and solutions
The Winning Formula
We NEVER compromise on the quality, performance or reliability of all products – this is non-negotiable. ECS' Technical Team are able to guarantee 100% quality, performance and long-term reliability as a result of extensive, in-depth, on-going testing of our entire range of reprographic supplies.
In order to complement these high standards, we procure only the finest components available, including toner from the leading manufacturers in the world, enabling us to produce a vast, but high quality product range with leading edge development at our in-house, UK-based remanufacturing facility.
As a result of these investments, non-negotiables and commitment to high-standards, each and every remanufactured toner cartridges is re-engineered to give crisp, sharp text and high resolution graphics, in both mono and colour, which satisfy the most demanding of applications.
Optimum Engineering
Our extensive range of cutting-edge, premium remanufactured products and parts include:
- Photocopier Toners
- Laser Cartridges
- Ink Cartridges
- Developer Units
- Developer Packs
- PCUs and Drum Units
- Drum Rebuild Kits
- Fuser Units
- Waste Toner Boxes
- Transfer Belts
- Maintenance Kits
- Fuser Fixing Films
- Engineers Tools
- Toner
- Chips
- Empties
Rigorous Testing and Quality Assurance
Prior to release, all remanufactured toner cartridges undergo a rigorous testing and quality assurance process in order to meet Partner’s expectations. Our Research and Development Team applies advanced analytical techniques and leverage the most advanced testing methodologies to ensure that all cartridges consistently deliver on the high expectations that our Partners expect.
Each and every cartridge is approved by our Technical Director for confirmation that mandatory environmental legislation (REACH, COSHH and RoHS) is being complied with, ensuring that all materials and chemical substances are not detrimental to the environment – supported by Material Safety Data Sheets.
Combined with an in-depth quality control testing procedure and externally verified benchmark data, we’re able to reliably analyse every product for the following test indicators and machine environment settings:
Product Performance |
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- Cartridge yield at an industry average 5% coverage
- Density analysis, using expertly calibrated equipment
- Stability and longevity of machine components
- Toner efficency and waste generation
Print Job Criteria |
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- Paper stock, size, coating and weight
- Simplex and duplex printing
- Low and high print coverage, text and graphics
- Energy and resource saving modes
Configuration |
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- Multiple device emulations (Driver versions)
- Architecture variables (Operating systems)
- Network configurations and connection media
- MPS compliance
Environment |
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- Room temperatures
- Device operating temperatures
- Humidity levels
- Fusing temperatures
Innovation and Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our R & D Department. By integrating eco-friendly practices into research and development efforts, we contribute to a greener future for the planet.
Our R & D Team continues to explore innovative approaches and materials that can minimise the carbon footprint of all remanufactured toner cartridges. We always strive to develop solutions that are as environmentally-friendly as possible, but also cost-effective, making sustainable choices accessible to businesses and individuals alike.
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