Original Toner Ink versus Remanufactured Toner Ink
(OEM) Original Toner Ink Cartridge
An Original Ink Toner Cartridge is one made by the Original Equipment Manufacturer, or OEM. If you own a Brother Laser printer or a Canon Printer, then the Brother or Canon brand is the original cartridge for your printer.
Compatible Toner Ink Cartridge
A compatible toner cartridge is manufactured by a third party manufacturer and is made from completely new compatible parts. It is similar in quality and often the yield will exceed the original cartridge. They are not identical in form as they cannot infringe on the copyright of the original cartridge but they will still fit in your printer and work as well as the original ink toner.
Remanufactured Ink and Toner Cartridges
Remanufactured toner ink cartridges are original oem cartridges collected by a remanufacturer who then checks, tests and replaces any worn parts, re-fills it with toner ink then re-assembles, tests and re-packages for sale as a new cartridge. There are types of remanufactured toner and ink cartridges and the terms ‘compatible and remanufactured toner ink’ are often confusing for the end-user. Basically, some remanufacturers will replace a few worn parts and call it compatible, however some of the less reliable refill ink toner shops (sometimes found in the high street) will drill a hole, fill it with toner and call it remanufactured.
What to look for when buying remanufactured Toner Ink
A cartridge that is manufactured in a facility with ISO 9001/14001 standards will mean there is a high quality standard in all the cartridges.
A premium compatible ink toner cartridge will be manufactured under strict quality control guidelines ensuring that the highest level of quality and reliability is reach.
Each toner ink cartridge should utilize new components i.e. blades, drums, chips etc and original cores to provide a premium level performance in your printer.
Every product must go through a rigorous testing procedure to minimize the failure rate.
All toner and ink cartridges should be designed to meet or exceed the original manufacturer product specifications for volume, print quality, and performance.
There can be substantial cost savings over (OEM) original manufacturer toner ink cartridges, sometimes as much as 50% overall savings.
Guaranteed Quality
All Ink toner cartridges are manufactured to provide the highest level of quality and performance and should carry a guarantee to highlight this fact. Look for a money back guarantee from the supplier. The supplier will have a relationship with the manufacturer or importer that allows them to return faulty cartridges at no expense to the user. Typically an online supplier of toner and ink should be looking at a returns rate of less than 1% overall.
Helping the environment
Another reason, some would say the best of all, is the effect buying remanufactured ink toner has on the environment. It’s well know the advantages are that they:
- Reduces the solid waste in landfill sites.
- They help save natures’ resources
- They help reduce the air, water and soil pollution
These reasons alone are enough to make any of switch to compatible and remanufactured ink toner.
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