What’s the Difference? Brand Name, Remanufactured, Clone

You may be surprised to learn that your toner cartridge is made of a complex system of components that work together to provide your print. To function properly, each component must be designed and manufactured using world-class engineering and precision quality standards. For the best possible prints, the components should be developed as an integrated system.

Brand name manufacturers and genuine remanufacturers understand the complexities of toner cartridges and know how to create high quality products to satisfy your printing needs.

When you purchase a toner cartridge, what are you really buying? We’re here to make sure you understand the differences in the toner cartridges available.

BRAND NAME CARTRIDGES

These are new toner cartridges produced by the printer manufacturer, such as HP or Canon. They offer high quality prints and use system-matched components inside each cartridges. However, the high cost can leave you with empty pockets. Once used, they can be recycled into remanufactured cartridges.

  • Expensive
  • High Quality Prints
  • Can Be Recycled Into Remanufactured Cartridges

REMANUFACTURED CARTRIDGES

These are brand name cartridges that have been refurbished through cleaning and replacing work components and then refilled with toner. Empty cartridges can be used multiple times, offering an eco-friendly option that you can feel good about. Plus, remanufacturing provides local employment, boosting your local economy. These cartridges offer high quality prints at a fraction of the cost of brand name cartridges.

  • Affordable
  • High Quality Prints
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Boost Local Economy

CLONE CARTRIDGES

These are cartridges not made by a brand name manufacturer. Clone cartridges aim to compete solely on price, not quality. Cheaper materials and plastics are used, causing prints to be plagued with issues such as low image density and print defects. Some reports have indicated clones may contain harmful substances, including chloroform. Also, clone cartridges cannot be recycled or remanufactured so they end up in landfills. If the price is too good to be true then it is probably a clone.

  • Cheap Quality
  • Print Defects are Common
  • Not Eco-Friendly

Did You Know?

Many clone cartridges infringe the intellectual property of brand name manufacturers. Lawsuits are abundant in the clone industry.

We provide cartridges that respect intellectual property.

Say no to clones!

On June 6, 2014   /   Environmental