OEM Vs. Compatible
or Remanufactured, What's the deal?
Being in the imaging supply business
since 1996 I have garnered a comprehensive, practical understanding of
the wholesale and retail market, it’s customers and their demands. With
the advanced technology of today, remanufactured laser products have
proven to be a reliable, high quality savings alternative drastically
improved from the garage “drill-n-fill” days of old. Make an informed
decision--understand the products and differences, their costs and your
options. Our premium recycled product line is tested and proven to
perform to the same as or better than the O.E.M without the high
cost—100% guaranteed!
“An educated consumer is our best customer.”
O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacture) or new products: These products
contain 90-100% new components on average. Most new laser cartridges
contain some recycled parts-- gears, springs, and most often the shell
or “core” of the cartridge itself is reused. These parts do not affect
print quality or speed and are not deemed crucial to the overall
performance of the cartridge. Check the box your next new cartridge
comes in--chances are the disclaimer “May contain recycled parts” is
imprinted somewhere on it.
Other types of O.E.M. consumables such as print ribbons, fax supplies,
ink-jets and copier toner consist of 100% new components and compounds
only.
Compatibles or “generic brand” products are available in almost every
market today for most types of goods. They must consist of mainly new
materials to be considered the same as an O.E.M. These products and are
not classified as remanufactured, but like the O.E.M. may contain
recycled parts. The big difference is the packaging, marketing and price
of the product-10-30% less in most cases. Fact is most people use some
form of generic products, they save money. Have you ever chosen to a
generic form of drug for a medical prescription? Pharmacists will often
suggest it--If they’re good enough for your body shouldn’t they be good
enough for your business machines?
Remanufactured recycled or compatible products contain new printing
compound (dry toner) and some new or renewed parts--primarily the shell
or core has been used once before.
The drum also known as an OPC (optical print cartridge) is most often
replaced, this component has greatest affect on print density and
quality. The main difference again is packaging and price, often 20%-40%
less than the average new cartridge. Cartridges made from cores that
have been through only one previous life cycle are considered to be the
best quality, classified as “premium grade.”
Improved technology, state of the art manufacturing processes and
environmental awareness have helped these products claim a large share
of the printing marketplace.
Our recycled laser products are tested and designed to perform as well
or better than new and carry the same 100% satisfaction guarantee as the
O.E.M.
