The Printer Cartridge Wars - Inkjet and Laser Cartridge Merits and Disadvantages
‘It’s no secret: price sells. If you go to the computer store and see a generic no-name product sitting right next to a full-price retail product, you’re faced with a dilemma. Do you save money on the generic product, hoping that performance or compatibility problems won’t be too severe? Or do you make the safe choice and buy the full retail product for more money?
Nowhere is the dilemma more wrenching than inkjet printer cartridges and laser toner. These consumables cost a lot of money, and the cost savings of generics or recycled cartridges equates to a real reduction in your printing costs. But unlike other consumables like CD-Rs or printer paper, inkjet and toner cartridges are exactly and carefully engineered to match the printers for which they are designed. These strict performance and compatibility requirements may make you think twice about saving money on an off-brand cartridge.’
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