Basic and Advanced Inkjet Remanufacturing Process Training

This comprehensive three-day course helps both the new entrant and inkjet industry professional understand the basic and advanced nuances of today’s inkjet remanufacturing industry through instruction in both theory and practical application.   

Day one of the course is geared primarily for those purchasing all-in-one inkjet systems (but entry-level participants can also attend).  The morning session is spent hands-on testing, cleaning, and refilling inkjet cartridges.  Instruction will also be given in identifying problematic cartridges and basic cartridge troubleshooting.  In the afternoon, the group will tour an industrial inkjet production line which is processing thousands of cartridges each day.  Later they will learn equipment set-up, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced software functions (including batch mode processing).

Day two is the most important day with regards to content.  The morning sessions include classroom type instruction of a macro-overview of the inkjet marketplace, basic inkjet science and terminology (including cartridge design and function, inks, foams, and related topics), and inkjet supplies and consumables.  The remainder of the afternoon covers retail inkjet marketing, web support/forum, and advanced inkjet topics (difficult cartridges and cleaning).

Day three consists of breakout sessions.  The entry level start-up group will spend much of the morning refilling cartridges hands-on.  Later, a session will cover the basics of establishing a mini-production line (pneumatic/hydraulic/waste configuration), equipment set-up and installation, preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, etc.  The balance of the day is spent processing a variety of cartridges as well as inkjet production planning.

Any “All-in-one” attendees that remain for the third day can continue to work on cartridge refilling until they feel comfortable with the equipment and processes.
 
Although SME equipment is utilized, the program is not structured exclusively around knowledge of the equipment. The focus is instead on the “process”, allowing the participants to involve themselves in the actual remanufacturing sequence.

Day One
Session I    Introductory Session Inkjet remanufacturing
This hands-on session covers both basic and advanced inkjet process techniques of cartridge refilling using live “all-in-one” equipment.
Length approximately 2-4 hours     

Session II    Industrial Inkjet Production Line Tour
This tour is an informative walk-through of a working industrial inkjet production line that is processing several thousand inkjet cartridges each day.    
Length approximately 35 minutes     


Session III    Equipment Installation and Maintenance    
This session covers the basics of setting up the facility for inkjet remanufacturing.  This includes terminology, connectivity (air, water, waste), suggestions for the care and maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting, etc.
Length approximately 1 – 1.5 hours     

Day Two

Session IIa    Industrial Inkjet Production Line Tour (early tour for Entry-level group)
This tour is an informative walk-through of a working industrial inkjet production line that is processing several thousand inkjet cartridges each day.    
Length approximately 35 minutes     

Session IV    Inkjet Macro Overview        
This session is a strategic overview of the inkjet market today that covers:  
•    Basic terminology
•    Retail vs. Industrial Inkjet
•    Quality Remanufacturing Basics
•    Selling- Awareness and Promotion
•    Countering OEM technical inhibitors and marketing campaigns
•    Consumer Education and Best Practice Strategies
Length approximately 1 – 1.5 hours     

Session V    Basic Inkjet Science/Terminology
A comprehensive, “What is inkjet?” training session that tackles a wide array of subjects including inkjet basics, piezo and thermal print-heads, ink chemistry, ink delivery systems, printer basics, new cartridge types, etc.
Length approximately 1 – 1.5 hours     

Session VI    Inkjet Supplies and Consumables
This is a brief evaluation of various inkjet inks, supplies (soaking and cleaning solutions, tools, etc.) and consumables (labels, packaging, clips).
Length approximately 30 minutes     

Session VII    Marketing Materials Overview
This session covers setting up a cartridge remanufacturing business, web-based and traditional marketing techniques, business planning, etc.
Length approximately 1 hour     

Session VIII    IJF Web Support
An introduction to the exclusive IJF Forum—attendees will be able to sign-up and actively participate in SME’s exclusive IJF-forum blog that is utilized by successful retail remanufacturers across the world.
Length approximately 30 minutes     


Session  IX    Advanced Inkjet: How to Handle Problems
    This session covers common problems in inkjet remanufacturing including: Processing dried out cartridges, contamination, advanced troubleshooting techniques, Canon and Epson, black Lexmark/Dells, print drivers, cartridge taping, collection of empties, etc.
Length approximately 1 hour     

Day Three

Session X    Introductory Entry-level Inkjet remanufacturing
This hands-on session covers both basic and advanced inkjet process techniques of cartridge refilling using live entry-level equipment.
Length approximately 2-3 hours     

Session XI    Equipment Installation and Maintenance    
This session covers the basics of setting up a facility for inkjet remanufacturing.  This includes terminology, connectivity (air, water, waste), suggestions for the care and maintenance of equipment, etc.
Length approximately 1 – 1.5 hours     

Session  XII    Cartridge Refill Hands-On/ Open Topics
    This session includes additional cartridge hands-on work followed by an open topics time slot for attendees to cover topics of their choice.

At the conclusion of the training sessions diplomas will be given
Upcoming 2010 Class schedule:

January 18-20

Mar. 3-5

May 12-14

July 14-16

September 8-10

Nov. 10-12

(dates subject to change/additional dates may be added).

Discounts (Qty):