Understanding the difference
between OEM cartridges, remanufactured ink cartridges and
compatible printer ink cartridges
There is a
huge range of printer ink cartridges on the market today. OEM
cartridges, compatible ink cartridges and remanufactured
printer ink cartridges are all available and deciding on which
cartridge type to purchase can be confusing. This guide will
provide you with information to help you with your printer ink
cartridge purchase.
OEM
cartridges
OEM
cartridges are Original Equipment Manufacturer cartridges.
They are printer ink cartridges that are developed by the
manufacturer of your printer. This might be HP, Canon, Lexmark
or any of the other printer manufacturers around today. OEM
printer ink cartridges are generally more expensive than
remanufactured or compatible ink cartridges.
Remanufactured cartridges
Remanufactured printer ink cartridges are empty cartridges
that are refilled with printer ink. The process involves
checking the cartridge for faults, cleaning and refilling with
fresh printer ink. The cartridge is then tested to ensure it
meets OEM standards. A remanufactured cartridge is essentially
a cartridge that has been recycled and therefore excellent for
the environment. Remanufactured cartridges are generally
cheaper than OEM and compatible cartridges.
Compatible cartridges
Compatible
printer ink cartridges are cartridges that have been
manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards. In other words,
they are generic brands of printer ink. They use brand new
components so are not recycled in any way. Compatible
cartridges are generally cheaper than OEM cartridges.
For more information on
printer ink cartridges or to select from a range of printer
products choose from the following
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