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A Guide To Oem, Compatible And Remanufactured Toner & Ink Cartridges Printers and razors share something in common - manufacturers will practically give them away knowing that they will make their money selling you replacement cartridges for that product. The price for a quality inkjet or laser printer has come down considerably over the past years, so much so that a home office user can purchase a color laser printer, something that was out of reach not very long ago. But then there are those consumables. The ink and toner cartridges we constantly feed our equipment to keep printing. It is usually during the purchase of the first set of replacement cartridges that the realization hits, "I just paid more for these cartridges than I did for the printer!" So you jump onto the internet to do some 21st century problem solving only to find the answer is not very clear. Hundreds of sellers, huge price differences (is that cheap cartridge going to ruin my equipment?) and they all use different terms. "OEM? Compatible? Remanufactured? What is that? I just need a cartridge for my printer!" The purpose of this guide is to help you understand what these terms mean and help you make an informed purchase. Here are some initial definitions of common terms you may encounter while shopping online: OEM: An abbreviation for "Original Equipment Manufacturer". Also referred to as "branded" or "genuine" cartridges. As the name suggests, these cartridges are made by the manufacturer of the printer (i.e. Canon, Brother, Xerox, etc.). Compatible: These are cartridges manufactured by a company other than the printer manufacturer. They are also referred to as "generic" or "off-brand" cartridges. The cartridges are either 100 to 80 to 50% off the purchase price of OEM cartridges. Usually, only cartridges which are patented and cannot be reproduced by others are remanufactured. The savings are not as great as compatible cartridges since remanufactured cartridges cannot be mass produced. The cost of the recycled "core" and labor involved in a quality remanufacturing job also add to the cost. Cons: The quality of these cartridges can vary greatly from one remanufacturer to another. Some remanufacturers will just make a hole in the cartridge, refill it, plug the hole and sell it. This "drill and fill" procedure is exactly the same as you would do yourself with a home refill kit. A reliable remanufacturer has a full quality control process in place for cleaning, refilling and testing. They will also replace any parts if needed. Watch Out! As always, read carefully and deal with a company who offers a guarantee. Remember that a real remanufacturing job is both material and labor intensive, so if the price seems too good to be true it probably is "drilled and filled". I hope you came away from this article a better, more informed consumer.
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