Is an
OEM ink jet cartridge any better than a remanufactured
cartridge?
Are you
considering buying your next ink jet cartridge online? Not
sure whether to buy an OEM or remanufactured ink jet cartridge?
Well look no further. This little guide will give you the
information you need to help you make an informed decision.
Firstly,
some of you might be asking what an OEM ink jet cartridge is
exactly. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This
is a printer ink cartridge that has been produced by the
original manufacturer of your printer.
Obviously what this means is that if you have purchased an OEM
ink jet cartridge, you have purchased the exact printer ink
for your printer. This is the printer ink the manufacturer of
your printer will often stipulate you should use for best
quality printing and using any other will not only cause bad
quality prints but will also void your warranty.
But is
this correct? In a word, NO! Using an OEM ink jet cartridge
will create the best quality printing for your printer but so
too can compatible or remanufactured cartridges. Assuming you
buy from a reputable merchant who sells quality products you
can get the same quality as an OEM cartridge.
As for
voiding the warranty by using a non OEM ink jet cartridge,
this is no longer the case. Legislation known as the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act was introduced which
basically states that you can use third party products.
And the biggest bonus of all is that remanufactured or
compatible cartridges are cheaper than OEM ink jet cartridges
so you can make huge savings.
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