Tips In Selecting The Right Ink Or Toner For Your Printer by Andrew McNaught
Being able to select the right ink or toner for your printer is so important that more often than not it will impact on the life span of your printer. Actually the major problem arises from the fact that there are both brand name and generic versions available in the market. ... Which brings us to the next question as to whether it is right to do ink re-fills and toner recharging for your printer. ... Printers usually tend to be very sensitive to the ink and toner used on them. ... Although the technology is more or less the same, every manufacturer has got some small or slight...

The Printer Cartridge Wars: Generic or Remanufactured Cartridges Right for You? by David Amerman
Overview As "generic", "remanufactured", and "new compatible" inkjet printer cartridges and laser toner cartridges creep deeper into the printer accessories market, the choices become varied and often confusing. It is estimated that by the year 2004 the aftermarket share of the inkjet and... New compatible, off-brand or generic products A "new compatible", "off-brand" or "generic" inkjet or toner cartridge is manufactured by a company other than the original printer manufacturer. ... High quality photographic printing is the one area where generic cartridges are occasionally suspect.

Ink Cartridges: How Have They Evolved Over the Years? by Andrew F James
First a little history lesson..... There was a time, long ago that printers had ribbons and used dot matrix printing to create tiny dots that, when looked at, were readable. Sometimes they were BARELY readable, however. Changing ribbons and printing wheels to change type face was a chore. ... Today, ink printers using inks are so affordable that every computer owner can afford to own their own printer that is capable of using photo quality inks or for less expensive printing, inks that are remanufactured or "generic" or non-original manufacture.

Become 100% Certain About Your Inkjet or Toner Cartridge Types - Know The Difference by Joseph Mercado
Here are your ink and or toner cartridge types and what they mean exactly. OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is produced by the original manufacturer. Guaranteed to be free from defect in material and workmanship during its lifetime. Compatible: Manufactured to the original... Generic: These are basically cartridges that contain little or no chemicals in there ink cartridges. ... They are water down and diluted with non-absorbent ink. ... *Note: This is very important for you to remember about ink and toner.

5 Things To Know When Buying A New Printer by Frank Bolsom
In spite of the "paperless office" that was supposed to be ushered in by the common use of computers, there is more printing done today than ever before. And that means that printers and their supplies have to be replaced on a fairly regular basis, whether you're printing at home or in a business. ... If you're thinking about buying a budget printer, find out how much the ink costs to replace and whether there are generic or refilled cartridges available for it. ... Second, find out whether or not the printer you're considering includes full size ink cartridges.

Printer Buying Guide by Jeffrey Lawrence
Printers are essential peripherals, performing a critical role as they render electronic information into tangible records or material output. You’re simply not using your computer to its fullest potential if you are unable to print reports, presentations, letters, photos, or whatever it is you... A second black-ink cartridge and different shades of gray help maintain a neutral tone, with the gray ink allowing for subtle shading and thus improving the quality of black-and-white photos. ... And if you print a great deal of black-and-white photos, consider photo printers with more than one...