Saturday 6 April 2013

The Greatest Myths About Supplies

By Charles Slanker


You finally decided to indulge yourself and buy the gorgeous new laser printer that you have been eying for weeks. It's modern, fast, and creates the most beautiful high quality prints that you have ever seen. Between the laser and the inkjet printer, there truly is no comparison. However, after a few weeks of blissful use, you are confronted with a serious decision. Your toner cartridge needs a replacement, and you're in the middle of an incredibly busy and stressful day at work. Do you go with the expensive name brand cartridge, or the inexpensive compatible brand? Is there a difference between the two?

Before you make your decision, you must be familiar with the options. If you encounter an OEM cartridge, you have encountered a cartridge made by the original equipment manufacturer. An OEM cartridge is manufactured by the same company that makes your printer. People often choose these cartridges simply because it is easier to take something home if you are certain it will work. The only bad thing that could happen is that you chose the wrong model and you exchange it at the store for the correct one. The only downside is that they are often the most expensive option.

Your second option is a cartridge made by a different manufacturer but specifically for your printer. These cartridges are essentially full of the same toner, and they often function just as well as the OEM cartridges. They work just as well but cost a fraction of the price. That being said, you should always be wary of a deal that sounds too good to be true.

Do you ever wonder where all of the empty toner cartridges go? There are two possibilities: because they do not biodegrade, they can either be reused or sent to sit in a landfill for eternity. Re-manufactured cartridges make good use of these empty cartridges; the parts are replaced and they are filled with toner and ready for use once again. These types of cartridges are the most environmentally friendly, and they won't cost you a pretty penny.

So which choice is the right choice for you and your printer? If the demands of your business are so high that there is little room for error, I would leave room in the budget for the purchase of OEM cartridges. If you only use your printer once in a while, I would recommend using either a compatible brand or a re-manufactured cartridge. The quality is similar, but it all depends on what you are comfortable with. Regardless of what you choose, you're likely to love the results that your new laser printer produces.




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