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Remanufactured vs New HP45 Cartridges: What Is the Difference?
Both options print with the same 12.7 mm HP45-type head, but they are made differently.
| New | Remanufactured | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Never-used cartridge | Recovered original shell & head |
| Cleaning | — | Deep cleaning of nozzle, contacts and ink path |
| Testing | Tested & sealed before sale | Electrical/nozzle check, print test, leak & weight check, final QC |
| Best for | A never-used unit | Best balance of reliability and cost |
How to choose
If your line runs many cartridges per month, remanufactured cartridges usually give the best balance. New cartridges suit owners who want a never-used unit.
None of our remanufactured cartridges are new HP products. Ask us for a sample before ordering in volume. See all HP45 cartridges.
We only buy genuine HP original HP45 (51645A) cartridges. HP is a trademark of HP Inc. MufengTech is not affiliated with HP Inc.
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