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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