Toner Cartridges: Should You Use Remanufactured or Compatibles? by Andrew F James
First a little history.... In 1938, the first invention that would lead to the laser printer and toner cartridge was patented. The process, knows as "electro photography", used a dry printing method, not that different than today's laser printer. It was 1948, however, before the commercial... When purchasing a re-manufactured laser toner cartridge, be sure to read the box carefully and ensure you are selecting the right toner cartridge. ... The downside is they are not as environmentally friendly as remanufactured toners and there are the occasional failures and complaints about lower...

Discount Toner Cartridge - Understanding Exactly What 'Remanufactured' Means by Calvin Christianson
Five Reasons Why You Should Go for Cheap Toner Cartridges Cheap toner cartridges; contrary to what many may think, do not automatically mean substandard or fake printer supplies, which often do not work as good as they are supposed to (or worse, cause your printer to break down entirely). ... Toner Cartridge Alternatives - The 'Inexpensive' Kind Apart from waiting for OEM cartridge sales, don't ignore non-OEM options too! ... Compatible and remanufactured cartridges, with the right supplier, offer the best quality for your printer as well as great savings for your pocket.

Budget Laser Toner - What Have You Done For Your Planet Today by Philip Griffiths
Today, laser printers are the workhorses of most businesses, many home users and are now starting to overtake the inkjet use in the home environment. Yet the OEM laser printer manufacturers of laser toner cartridges still have along way to go to make their products environmentally friendly... This made me think what our own business could do to help, which has included more working from home, cycling to work for some of our staff and now bringing in a range of eco friendly remanufactured budget laser toner cartridges for our customers.” The range of remanufactured laser toners are...

A Review of Samsung Laser Toners by Max Bellamy
Samsung laser toner is just as popular as its Hewlett-Packard and Brother counterparts. Samsung is a group of products and services that began in Korea in 1938. Today Samsung operate five different business areas: Telecommunications, Digital and Home Appliances, Digital Media, LCD, and... Enter “laser toner cartridge” in the website’s search field and start comparing prices. ... That way, you won’t accidentally end up buying a counterfeit Samsung laser toner cartridge. ... They have a database of websites selling quality third-party laser toner.

Ways to Save Money on Printer Ink and Toner Cartridge Purchases by Clive Chansa
Do you want to cut your printing costs by up to 50%? There are many ways you can do this. Here are some tips to help you can started. 1. Buy Re-manufactured Cartridges - Purchasing re-manufactured cartridges will generally cost you less than purchasing new cartridges. ... Purchase a compatible inkjet cartridge or toner cartridge. ... These kits come with all the tools and instructions necessary to refill your own ink or toner cartridge. ... If you cannot find a compatible cartridge for your inkjet printer, you may want to consider remanufactured inkjet cartridges.

RecycleYour Inkjet Cartridge and help the environment. by Neil Craig
Out of the 60 million inkjet cartridges and 44 million toner cartridges used each year in the UK alone, less than 8% are recylced leaving over 95 million of them being thrown away and ending up in landfill sites. Landfill sites contain over £100 million worth in... * Buy remanufactured inkjet and toner cartridges Buying Remanufactured cartridges saves on the enviromental and purchase cost of buying new. ... Purchasing a refill kit or remanufactured cartridge costs a fraction of the original manufacturers selling price.

A Dozen Ways (Plus One) to Save on Toner and Toner Cartridges by Larry Andrew
There is no question that toner is the most expensive part of owning a laser printer. Statistics show that the average laser printer life span is approximately five years. Over that five-year period, you will pay seven times as much for toner and toner cartridges as you paid for your laser printer. ... They take empty toner cartridges, empty any excess toner waste and then refill the cartridge with the toner designed for your printer. ... Your toner cartridge usually has ten percent of its toner still in tact.

A Review of Brother Laser Toners by Max Bellamy
Brother is right up there with HP and Samsung as one of the most sought-after brands of laser toner. The Japan-based Brother Industries was first famous for its sewing machines. It went on to produce all kinds of office equipment, such as machine tools, fax machines, label makers, printers, and... They will offer you lower prices under the umbrella terms of “compatible” or “remanufactured” laser toner cartridges. ... You can also buy new toner refills in bulk, for middleweight to heavyweight business in need of massive amounts of toner on a daily basis.

Toner Cartridges, Can We Recycle Better? by Bill Tucker
Printer Toner Cartridges create over 1.9 billion pounds of non-biodegradable waste. But when you buy a recycled toner cartridge you are helping save the planet, right? Well, yes and no. Certain popular cartridges are still being thrown into the landfills. ... Remanufactured toner cartridges using virgin cartridges cost less to remanufacture. ... Then I came across a company that helps you start a fund raiser by recycling toner cartridges and cell phones. ... I had a bunch of empty toner cartridges sitting in my garage but they had already been recycled.

Ink Printer Cartridge History by Bob Mackey
In 1984 the inkjet printer and ink printer cartridge were first introduced to the world. Instead of changing ribbons or struggling with laser toner, the inkjet printer cartridge was convenient and easy for anyone to change. Before 1984 printers were of the dot matrix variety. ... Another option is to buy a remanufactured ink printer cartridge, which is when a third party company drills into the cartridge, fills it up, and reseals it. ... Kits to refill your ink printer cartridge are inexpensive and allow you save quite a bit of money but not buying a new replacement cartridge.