Original Cartridge vs Compatible Cartridge vs Remanufactured Cartridge

Confused about which cartridge to buy?? Original Cartridge or Compatible Cartridge or Remanufactured Cartridge?? Here is the perfect guide that will clear up all your confusion about these cartridges.

Original Cartridge vs Compatible Cartridge vs Remanufactured Cartridge

OEM Cartridges: OEM i.e. Original Equipment Manufacturer Cartridges are manufactured  by the same company that makes your printer. These cartridges are made according to the OEM Specification.

Compatible Cartridges: Compatible Cartridges are manufactured by 3rd party and not by the original printer's manufacturer. Compatible cartridges are made according to the OEM Specification, so the quality can be assured.

Remanufactured Cartridges: Remanufactured Cartridges are made from the empty cartridges. The empty cartridges are disassembled, inspected, cleaned, reassembled, refilled, and finally quality assurance test is done to ensure optimal performance.

Benefits Of OEM Cartridges:

• You get the best quality print
• 100% guaranteed compatibility with the specific printer model
• You get the highest page yields

Benefits Of Compatible & Remanufactured Cartridges

• 30-60% Cheaper than OEM cartridges
• You help to conserve up to 11 million gallons of oil in 6-7 months
• You help to  prevent hundreds of pounds worth of waste from gathering in landfills
• Printer's ability to render pages and pick up toner will be the same as the OEM cartridge

Hope the above information has helped you to find the right type of cartridge for you. Also, a cartridge can be refilled or remanufactured for about 3-4 times before finally recycling it. I would suggest you to submit your empty cartridge to your nearest recycling center instead of dumping it in the garbage. To find the nearest recycling store, visit Earth911.com , Also, know that a half a billion of toner cartridges are disposed every year in the landfill sites all around the world which takes about 1,000 years to decompose!! Worried about our environment?? Well, you can do you part to save the nature by reducing the waste by simply using Re-manufactured Toner Cartridges.

Are the cartridges price still expensive for you?? Here are some ways in which you can save money on cartridges:

• Buy more than one: Many of our Ink cartridges offer a quantity discount when you purchase more. For example: when purchasing at least 3 compatible Canon CLI-221M Ink cartridges, you save 8% on each cartridge, 20% on 6 or more.

• Buy Ink cartridge sets: For color laser printers that require multiple Ink cartridges (such as Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow for the Canon CLI 221), consider buying Ink cartridge sets as they are generally cheaper compared to buying each cartridge separately.

• Sign up for our email promotions: Receive email alerts delivered right to your inbox with our latest and greatest offers on compatible Ink cartridges.

• Print in draft mode: For documents where print quality is not a concern (e.g. online receipts, directions, etc.), consider printing in draft mode (usually under printer settings under "Preferences") to save Ink that ultimately saves you money.