For the 1000 series: 1220, 1320, 1520, 1620, 1860 and 1880. The cartridge carries a compatible Smart Cartridge chip (HMAC-SHA256) — the printer reads it as original, with no firmware modification and no "Cartridge invalid" message. HPLC purity.
| MMTech product | OEM part number | Volume | Status | Safety data sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-01-401 | 201-0001-401 | 1000 ml | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MV500-950 | V701-D | 950 ml (cartridge) | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MV510-950 | V706-D | 950 ml (cartridge) | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MMTech product | OEM part number | Colour | Volume | Status | Safety data sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-01-601 | 201-0001-601 | Black | 1000 ml | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MA401-950 | V401-D | Black | 950 ml (cartridge) | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MA410-950 | V411-D | Black | 950 ml (cartridge) | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MMTech product | OEM part number | Colour | Volume | Status | Safety data sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-01-646 | 201-0001-646 | Yellow semi-pigmented | 1000 ml | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
| MMTech product | OEM part number | Colour | Volume | Status | Safety data sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-01-643 | 201-0001-643 | White pigmented | 1000 ml | 100% compatible | ✉️ Ask |
Three arguments that usually decide it when a plant switches from expensive Videojet ink to a premium MMTech replacement in 1000, 1500 and 1800 series printers.
MMTech cartridges contain a compatible HMAC-SHA256 microcontroller. The printer reads the cartridge as original — no "Cartridge invalid" message, no firmware modification, no loss of diagnostic support.
Annual ink and make-up consumption on a Videojet 1620 running 16 hours a day costs PLN 6,500 + 14,000 at OEM prices. The MMTech replacement delivers the same volume for PLN 3,200 + 6,800 — around PLN 11,000 saved per year on a single line.
Solvent purity above 99.9% (NVR below 5 ppm) prevents deposits in the high-voltage circuit. Fewer false EHT Trip alarms and longer life for the HV power supply board (PN 399081) and the umbilical cable.
We are writing an article on Videojet printers for you. It will cover how the Smart Cartridge chip works and what the printer actually reads from it, how to match the ink and make-up across the 1000 series, and where the most common error messages come from. We will also explain why make-up consumption rises in summer and when replacing a filter costs less than servicing the printhead. Until it is published, take a look at the CIJ Knowledge Hub.
EHT Trip?The seven most common causes and a step-by-step repair procedureOur team keeps adding new formulations to the range. If you use a speciality ink, send us an enquiry.
Request a quote for your plantTell us what you need — the OEM part number, bottle size and quantity. We will reply with a price and availability.