{"id":485,"date":"2021-12-14T13:14:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T03:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/?p=485"},"modified":"2021-11-16T13:17:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T03:17:29","slug":"compatible-vs-genuine-toner-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/compatible-vs-genuine-toner-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Compatible VS Genuine Toner Cartridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Compatible-VS-Genuine-Toner-Cartridges-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Compatible-VS-Genuine-Toner-Cartridges-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Compatible-VS-Genuine-Toner-Cartridges-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Compatible-VS-Genuine-Toner-Cartridges-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Compatible-VS-Genuine-Toner-Cartridges.jpg 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unsure about whether to invest in compatible or genuine toner cartridges, read our blog before making your decision. As Australia\u2019s printer consumables specialists, we stock all the available cartridges on the market, however, there are pros and cons to each choice.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the difference between genuine and compatible toner cartridges?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genuine original equipment manufacturer cartridges are produced by the brand from which you bought your printer. Compatible cartridges, on the other hand, are generic alternatives that have been designed to fit your printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why should you buy genuine toner cartridges?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Toner City, we are always big advocates of sticking to genuine products. This is because they have been specially created to suit your device, and will prolong the life of your printer. Opting for compatible cartridges is usually more cost effective, but it does carry the risk of damaging your printer or voiding your warranty. Compatible cartridge alternatives are usually made with cheaper materials, basic designs, and may affect your print quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the choice is entirely up to you. If you can afford it, genuine toner cartridges will be the best choice. However, if you want to go use compatible cartridges, try to get them from a reputable supplier like Toner City to ensure they are well made and won\u2019t damage your printer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Shop genuine and compatible toner cartridges at Toner City\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to make your purchase, browse the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toner City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range for every option that you could need. We offer printer consumables from popular brands, at low prices so you don\u2019t have to break the bank with your running costs. 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