What is the difference between an OEM toner or ink cartridge and a compatible toner cartridge?
Cost is the main difference between OEM and after market toner cartridges. OEM means the original equipment manufacturer. It refers to the manufacturer of the equipment producing their consumables. So in the case of Hewlett-Packard the OEM toner cartridge is manufactured by them. In recent years the after market toner industry has flourished despite the best efforts of the manufacturers to stall their progress. There have also been significant improvements in their quality and reliability. The compatible toner cartridges and remanufactured toner cartridges deliver substantial savings and are ideal for printers dedicated to producing internal documents. They’re covered by a replacement guarantee in the unlikely event of failure.
