Generic toner or original toner: which is better?
You know how best laser toners can be even more expensive than ink cartridges, and you’ve already ruled out those types of printers precisely because of the cost of the latter).
You know what that means because you know that, liter for liter, the ink is more expensive than that high-end bottle of champagne you’re saving for a special occasion.
You know all of these things, which is why you want to look into the prospect of using generic toner cartridges instead of genuine laser toner. But let’s start with the basics.
What are generic toner cartridges, refilled toner cartridges, and what are original laser toners?
Genuine laser toner is made by the company that makes the printers they fit into. In contrast, generic toner cartridges are toner cartridges that third-party manufacturers make for brand-name printers. One is of the same brand as the printer. The other is not but fits the model well. Generic toner cartridges are cartridges that are compatible with the brand of printer you are using. In other words, they are alternatives that you can choose from.
Is generic laser toner, remanufactured, or refilled toner cartridges the same thing as genuine laser toner? No, they are not.
A remanufactured toner cartridge (more information at Toner123 website) is a recycled form of one that others have previously emptied. A refilled toner cartridge is the same toner cartridge that you opened, refilled with toner.
Generic toner cartridges, on the other hand, are manufactured from scratch and do not contain recycled parts.
