Compare Compatible Toner and OEM Cartridges

What do you do when the toner cartridge in your laser printer runs out? Some people think of replacing it with an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) cartridge, meaning purchasing a toner cartridge made by the same manufacturer as your printer. The price tag for an OEM cartridge is costly, so seriously looking into the viability of using a compatible toner can save you money. Let’s compare some facts about these two types of cartridges.

Common Misconceptions

Like many people, you may be under the influence of the following misconceptions:

• The warranty on my printer would be voided by using a cartridge purchased from a toner cartridge store.
• The quality of printing would not be the same.
• A third party company does not have the required technology to manufacture a good cartridge, and hence can damage the printer.
• A compatible toner cartridge will not last as long as an OEM cartridge.

Warranty Issue

Any printer manufacturer will want to promote only their toner cartridges, and hence they would like you to believe that all other products are inferior. However, according to the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Act, no manufacturer is allowed to restrict a warranty with the condition of using only the manufacturer’s supplies. Secondly, the Federal Trade Commission has also prohibited manufacturers from influencing consumers in any way, from purchasing their supplies exclusively. All this clearly shows that your warranty is not going to be affected when you use a compatible toner.

Technology and Quality

Third party companies, manufacturing compatible toners, are seriously competing to maintain their niche in the market, and therefore use state of the art technology in their remanufacturing process, and their toner is of the best quality. In fact, according to my experience, the compatible cartridge is cost effective and is as good as an OEM product. The print quality is the same if not superior, and the toner in fact lasted me longer than the original cartridge. Later, I found out that most of these third party companies refill the toner to capacity, compared to OEMs, who do not do so, and only put in the toner, by weight.

Environmentally Friendly

By purchasing a non-OEM cartridge, you are also saving natural resources and saving the earth from plastic. A new cartridge takes about two liters of oil to produce, and when it is discarded, the plastic pollutes the earth.

A compatible toner is not only a cheaper alternative, but also lasts longer, and gives quality prints, without harming your printer. We at PrintScan Solutions have just launched our online, brand name compatible, toner cartridge store. You have many alternatives when it comes to finding compatible laser toner online. Consider us first and look for our special offers to save even more at Shop.PrintscanSolutions.com.