{"id":5,"date":"2017-08-25T00:56:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T00:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2020-08-17T15:26:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T05:26:17","slug":"difference-between-compatible-and-genuine-cartridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/difference-between-compatible-and-genuine-cartridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between Compatible and Genuine Cartridges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you look for printing cartridges, you\u2019ll notice that there are a number of options available to you in the market. The cartridge types include OEM or original equipment manufacturer cartridge, genuine cartridge, compatible cartridge, refilled cartridge, and remanufactured cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the difference between compatible and genuine?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many customers are torn between compatible and genuine cartridges and don\u2019t know which one to choose. Here are some facts that can make the decision easier:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Manufacturer \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible cartridges are manufactured by third-party companies by replicating the design and construction of original cartridges. Genuine cartridges are manufactured by the original manufacturers that designed and built the printer. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cost &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compatible cartridges are more affordable because the manufacturers don\u2019t have to bear the overhead expenses that come with research, design, and development. Genuine cartridges are more expensive because the original manufacturers have higher standards for production as well as higher overhead expenses. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Quality \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can always rely on the quality of genuine cartridges and know they will perform well. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that compatible cartridges are bad. If you choose a reliable manufacturer, look at the reviews and ratings carefully, and purchase something with a good reputation, you should get similar performance. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Warranty &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cartridges will not violate warranties of the printer, but it\u2019s still a good idea to use a genuine cartridge for the first 12 months of use. That way, you don\u2019t risk voiding the warranty. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Quality of prints \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There\u2019s no difference in the quality of text print whether you use compatible cartridges or genuine cartridges. However, you\u2019ll experience difference in quality when it comes to photograph prints. These prints will always be more vivid with original cartridges and original photograph printing paper. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you intend to print text frequently and will use the printer on a regular basis, you should consider compatible cartridges. However, if you intend to use your printer rarely, it\u2019s a good idea to stick with genuine cartridges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know more about printers and their toners, don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/contact\/index\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><b>Toner City <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and we\u2019ll be happy to help you. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you look for printing cartridges, you\u2019ll notice that there are a number of options available to you in the market. 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