Printers have become increasingly popular in both the home and the
office. While using a printer, you should also know about the various
operating information and printing equipment which comes along.
There
are mainly two types of cartridges, namely, toner cartridge and ink
cartridge. It is important to use the right type of cartridge to avoid
harmful damages to the printer.
A toner cartridge is used in laser
printers and contains a fine powder which can be magnetically charged.
This fine toner powder is a mixture of carbon, plastic particles and
black or other coloring agents which helps in making the actual image on
the paper. Thousands of pages can be printed from a laser printer using
a single toner cartridge. Printer companies usually recommend using
their specific cartridges to ensure the highest rate of functionality.
Types
It
is important to buy a cartridge which is compatible with your laser
printer. You can also buy a remanufactured toner cartridge at a lower
price than the new one. There are mainly 4 types of toner cartridges
available:
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - It is
the most expensive but the most commonly bought option. It refers to
buying the cartridge made by the original company of the printer you are
using. The main advantage of using this type of cartridge is that it is
easy to find and replace. It is also backed with a guarantee and
warranty. It is easy to install and produces highest quality prints. You
can find OEM cartridges of all major brands online.
- Compatible
- Also known as generic cartridges, they are made by a company that is
different from the manufacturer of the printer. They are like OEM
cartridges designed to fit a specific model of laser printer. They are
less expensive than the OEM cartridges and many reputed sellers even
offer guarantees and warranties. Never buy a compatible cartridge made
by an uncertified company as it may damage the printer.
- Remanufactured
- They are recycled cartridges. Once you have used a toner cartridge to
its full capacity, you can ship it back to the company. That cartridge
will be properly cleaned and refilled by the company before sending back
to you. These types of cartridges are less expensive and eco-friendly.
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