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Monday 8 April 2013

5 Steps To Getting Better Printers

By Andrew Akley


You finally decided to let yourself buy the beautiful new laser printer you've been wanting since last fall. It's sleek, its fast, and best of all it produces beautiful, high quality prints. You now understand why your coworkers laughed at you all these years for using an inkjet printer. But after a few weeks of bliss, you have a decision to make. 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 brand that you know and love, or pinch a few pennies and go with something else? What's the difference, anyway?

Before you make your decision, you should know exactly what you are choosing between. If you encounter an OEM cartridge, you have encountered a cartridge made by the original equipment manufacturer. An example of an OEM cartridge is a toner cartridge that matches the exact brand name of 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. These types of cartridges are the most expensive.

Your second option is a toner cartridge that is made to be compatible with your specific model of printer. These cartridges are essentially full of the same toner, and they often function just as well as the OEM cartridges. If you find one from a reputable seller, you may be able to get the same results at a fraction of the price. However, you should make sure to exercise your best judgment; if a deal online seems too good to be true, you may be getting the short end of the stick.

Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the empty toner cartridges in the world? Because they will not biodegrade, they must be reused. 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 your business demands that you have thousands of images and documents at your fingertips every single day, I would recommend that you take no chances and invest in OEM cartridges. If your printer is not a central part of your business, save yourself a few dollars and buy a compatible or re-manufactured brand of cartridge. The quality of these cartridges is more or less the same, but it is ultimately the consumer's responsibility to choose what they 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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