Compatible laser toner for HP CE505A

In order to address the concerns from consumers regarding compatible and remanufactured ink or toner cartridges, let us first define what each term means.

• Compatible ink or toner cartridges are relatively loosely defined as products manufactured by third party companies other than the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) such as Epson, HP, Canon, Samsung, Brother and Dell. These compatible product manufacturers specialize in aftermarket products which use brand new or mostly new parts.
• Remanufactured ink or toner cartridges involve the recycling of parts and refilling the ink or toner through a standardized process of parts dismantling and inspection, cleaning and refilling.

Being a major supplier of compatible and remanufactured ink and toner cartridges, Inkjet Star, Inc. can identify several major concerns from our customers.

1. How compatible is their quality with OEM products?

Many consumer reports found little difference between the quality of compatible and remanufactured ink and toner cartridges which adhere to stringent manufacturing standard and the quality of OEM products. Taking remanufactured printer ink and laser toner cartridges as an example, the proper manufacturing process should include meticulous dismantling and inspection of the recycled parts, cleaning, refilling and reassembling. The mom and pop method of just ‘drilling and refilling’ would result in poor quality or even defective products. See this article from PC World for more insights – Cheap Ink: will it cost you.

2. What is the cost benefit for using compatible and remanufactured products?

In general, there is a cost savings of an average of 30% to 60% and may be up to 70%. In an article on remanufactured toner cartridges published by Alameda County, California at http://www.stopwaste.org/docs/toner.pdf, they did case studies on several city and county departments and found enormous cost savings in a year just by using remanufactured toner cartridges. On top of the discount, never forget that there are some third-party companies that would buy back your used cartridges.

3. Would using compatible or remanufactured ink and toner cartridges waive the warranty on my inkjet or laser printer?

Absolutely not! The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act ensures that the manufacturer’s warranty on the equipment stays intact even when aftermarket parts are used.

4. How can I evaluate the remanufacturers? How do I know who to buy from?

The job of evaluation of the remanufacturers or third-party compatible product manufacturers falls on the shoulder of the distributors or online suppliers like us. Conscientious online suppliers research carefully on the manufacturers’ quality control protocol and guarantee the products supplied to consumers. Take Inkjet Star, Inc. as an example, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee return policy. The ratings from Business Consumer Alliance and Yahoo! Shopping also stand as reliable source for guarantee of the quality of supplies from the respective supplier.

5. Do remanufactured printer ink or laser toner cartridges actually help the environment?

Referring to the report by Alameda County, California, the typical used toner cartridge weighs about 3 pounds and is composed of 40% plastic, 40% metal, and smaller percentages of rubber, paper, foam, and toner. The plastic is made of engineering-grade polymers and takes at least 1,000 years to decompose. However, approximately 97% of these combined components can be recycled and reused. So using remanufactured ink and toner cartridges actually reduces pollution by conserving resources and conserving energy as well. The remanufactured cartridges can be recycled for several times.

6. If I buy in bulk, what is the shelf life of the ink and toner cartridges?

In general, the shelf life of unopened ink cartridges can be up to a year. Unopened toner cartridges have a shelf life of up to 2 years.

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