Before we get into more details.....it seems like many people tend to stay away from compatible brands because they are afraid that they could lose warranty of their printer.
Let us help you clarify this!
Will you lose warranty of your printer if you decide to use compatible cartridges?
The answer is "NO"!
You see, customers have the right to choose the brand of ink they want to use and your warranty service cannot be refused.......unless there is proof that the compatible cartridge has damaged the printer.
So, if you were told that your printer warranty will be void if you were to use third party brands....well, guess what! It's actually against the law!
With original cartridges, while this may not be a worry (Both in quality, performance and warranty), but the expense of using such consumables can become quite enormous!
Let's just say you decided the purchase the genuine black HP No 02 ink cartridge which costs you $16. You can buy a compatible one at probably around $9 Yes! That's a new compatible HP No 2 black ink cartridge at almost half price!
Yet, it gives similar, if not better printouts!
But why are the price markups so different? Well...think about it this way, big name companies like Canon, HP, Epson, Lexmark....etc are BIG BRAND companies.
Let's just say you go and buy yourself a handbag....obviously there are many cheap ones and of course....extremely expensive ones like the LV, Prada and Dior.
However, it doesn't mean the cheaper handbags will carry less stuff or break within 1 month. Of course, different people have different opinions so it really depends on you. While some may say they only trust big brands...others might say big brands are rip offs.
Of course, if you decide to use compatible cartridges over originals, whether it's inkjet, fax, copier or laser toner cartridges. The most important thing to look at is the supplier you purchase the supplies from.
You see, there are so many compatible cartridges on the market and you're always going to find cheaper ones....no matter what! The only question is.....are you willing to take the risk?
Think about this....Would you rather spend $6.50 on a reliable compatible ink or spend $2.95 (Save $3.55) and only found out later that it actually damaged your printer....or the printouts becomes unbearable....???
How about this...you just came home from a long days HARD WORK and extremely excited when your parcel finally arrived, thinking that you can relax and print your favorite photos.....but the second you open your parcel...
ARRRHHHHH !!!!
That's right....one cartridge was broken and ink were leaking all over it. But fine....there are still 3 cartridges remaining which you can use. You start clipping your compatible cartridge into the slot (still thinking how smart you were saving $30 from the order) and guess what! The cartridge didn't work!!!
ARRRRRHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
That's right! Now...how much will it cost you to send back to get a replacement....??? (At the same time fearing that your replacment cartridges won't work)
Therefore, it is important to choose a reliable supplier who can offer Full Guarantee on all their printer cartridges, especially with their compatible brands. This way, you are protected to try out the cheaper alternatives and if everything works well for you. You will be saving heaps of money for many years to come.
Happy Printing!
Compatible Printer Ink Cartridges
Have you ever walked out of the computer store with some expensive ink cartridges? Perhaps you are wondering why on earth the ink cartridges are so costly. In fact, most people spend many times the price of the printer on ink cartridges alone. This is no surprise if you understand how the printer industry works.
You see, printer manufacturers soon learn that to enter the consumer market, it is very hard to differentiate between one printer and another. Even if they manage to come with better technology or exclusive features, it is still hard to charge a lot more for a printer. This is because consumers have a limit as to the price they wish to pay for a printer. Try selling an ink jet printer to a home user for two thousand dollars. It just doesn't work!
As far as the printer manufacturers are concerned, selling printers may even be impeding the growth of the business. So in order to continue competing in this space, the manufacturers are looking to lose money in the short run. They know that without ink cartridges, the printers are useless. And ink cartridges are items that must be purchased again and again for the printers to continue to print. This is where long term profits are made.
To capture market share, printer manufacturers try to sell their printers as cheaply as possible. The prices are so low that consumers are wondering how the manufacturers make money. Some manufacturers even bundle printers with other hardware such as desktop computers or laptops to be given away for free. In fact, manufacturers would be lucky if they can break even. Most would expect to lose money in the short term.
You may also have noticed that when you buy a printer, you cannot buy the ink cartridges from another brand. They will not be compatible. That means to continue using your current printer, you must buy ink cartridges from the same manufacturer, regardless of price. Otherwise, your printer is useless.
For this reason, manufacturers can charge higher prices for their ink cartridges and consumers will still buy. Because they need it and there are no other alternatives! In addition, manufactures have to make back the money that they have invested when they try to sell off their printers at low prices.
Fortunately, in this day and age, innovative ink manufacturers are selling re-manufactured ink cartridges that are compatible with all types of printers. How is this possible?
Well, ink re-manufacturers are ink specialists. They studied the technology of the original printer manufacturers and have been able to replicate much of the original cartridges. The result is that the consumer now gets to enjoy low prices without compromising on ink quality.
It is interesting to note that sometimes, printer manufacturers attempt to scare consumers into thinking that the warranty may be void if re-manufactured ink cartridges are used. This is a defensive tactic to help protect their market share. Legally speaking, the warranty cannot be voided just because a re-manufactured ink cartridge has been used. That is because, by law, as the owner of the printer, you are pretty much free to do what you want with it.
So perhaps it's about time to try out some compatible ink cartridges. You will be surprised at how much you will save in the long run!
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