Genuine (or OEM) toner is made by your printer's brand. Compatible toner is made by another company to fit the same printers; remanufactured cartridges are original shells that were cleaned and refilled.
The short answer
- Choose genuine for color-critical printing, printers under a service contract, and when you want the least risk.
- Choose compatible for everyday black-and-white office printing when cost per page matters most.
Price
Compatible toner usually costs noticeably less than the genuine cartridge for the same printer. Compare the price per page, not only the price per cartridge.
Page yield
Good compatible cartridges are rated close to the original's yield. Check the page count on each product page.
Will it void my printer warranty?
In the US, a manufacturer generally can't void your printer warranty just because you used a third-party cartridge. If a cartridge itself damages the printer, that repair may not be covered. Check your printer's warranty terms.
What we sell
We sell genuine HP, Canon, Epson, Brother and Kyocera supplies, and compatible toner covered by our replacement guarantee. Not sure which to pick? Ask us.
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