What's the Difference Between OEM vs Compatible Brand Toner Cartridges?

Let’s face it, the only reason you buy compatible toners is that they’re cheap. Really cheap. Depending on where you buy them such as Amazon, ebay, or staples, you can usually get them for a fraction of the cost of an OEM cartridge. For example, an HP Laserjet Pro P1109W Laser Printer uses the HP CE285A laser toner cartridge. The OEM version costs $75. But you can buy a compatible brand like V4Ink for $15 or a 2-pack for $19.

So if you’re a small business looking to cut down on the cost of printing, and you print everyday operating documents like invoices, sales orders, memos, receipts, contracts etc, then compatible cartridges are the way to go.

Compatible Brand Cartridges are:

-more cost efficient
-more economical for black and white printing only
-does not void printer manufacturer warranty
-does not break the printer (that’s a myth)

OEM Toner Cartridges are:

-has a lower defect rate (1-2%)
-less likely to cause streaks on pages
-better quality prints for colored printing
-big companies prefer them due to reliability reasons