Specialists in office equipment know that when purchasing a printer or MFP, you need to look not only at the parameters of the device itself, but also at Consumables: their quality, cost, resource and ease of use.
Without cartridge even best printer is absolutely useless, and such important indicators as the cost of printing, the durability of the printing mechanism, the brightness and durability of prints depend to a huge extent on the quality Supplies. Therefore, when deciding which Consumables use, you also decide how effective your work will be printer and how long it will last you.
It is best, of course, to purchase a spare set of cartridges along with the device. This will save time and, if you are purchasing a branded product, will avoid compatibility issues. But if the first set of consumables has already come to an end and you are wondering which cartridges to use in the future, you are faced with a difficult question.
What to buy?
Doing a quick search online will reveal a ton of offers. Besides branded cartridges, manufactured under the same brand as your printer, there are many third-party alternatives available to you. But no matter how wide the choice may seem, it is worth remembering that ultimately Consumables There are five types: original, licensed, compatible, restored And fake.
Actually, original cartridge- continuation of your printer. It’s not for nothing that he is often called “native.” The main advantage is that during development and production cartridge the smallest nuances are taken into account, one way or another influencing print quality and the performance of the printing mechanism. First of all, the toner or ink formula is specially selected and tested for a long time for use in specific devices.
While creating inkjet ink features are taken into account printer print head: for example, the shape of the nozzles - the holes from which ink falls on the paper. Much attention is paid to the fast drying and durability of the ink. Developing toner for laser printing requires a slightly different approach: here the emphasis is not only on the durability of the ink, but also on the temperature at which it is fixed to the paper. The lower this temperature, the better. For example, unique Simitri HD toner, developed by Konica-Minolta specialists, instantly hardens on different materials, which allows you to significantly expand the range of media used without loss of print quality. It also uses oil-free curing technology for a more vibrant, natural-looking color ink on your print.
In addition, modern formulas toner prevent ink from falling off and protect the print from blurring not only with water, but also with household solvents.
Thanks to the optimal design cartridges wear and tear on printing equipment is minimized. At the same time install original cartridge into the printer is not difficult - this process is simplified as much as possible by the manufacturer. Thus, having paid once for original consumables, you will provide yourself with everything you need for a long time to quickly obtain colorful, clear and durable prints.
In addition, the manufacturer printer most often not limited to release standard cartridges to it - it offers you alternatives, allowing you to choose options to suit your budget and the required print volume. It can be high capacity cartridges or the possibility of separate replacement of consumables. For example, at Xerox printers Cartridges can be replaced separately from the image drum or at the same time as it. Thus, only the used part is replaced, and the adjacent one is used further.
Licensed cartridges- are produced using the same technology as the original ones, but at a third-party enterprise that has received a license from the office equipment manufacturer. Let's say right away that production of licensed cartridges Now almost no one does it - it’s simply not profitable. The manufacturing company has to spend money on a license and set up high-tech production, but in the end its product turns out to be uncompetitive, since it cannot boast of either a big name of the manufacturer or low cost. As a result, find licensed cartridges almost impossible to sell.
Compatible Cartridges are produced by third-party manufacturers - legally, but using simpler and cheaper technology, which inevitably affects the quality of the print. Manufacturers of office equipment are compatible cartridges are skeptical and consider the use of such Supplies as a violation of the operating conditions of the printer. This means that once you use compatible cartridge, you lose the factory warranty on the device.
The point here is not only about competition between manufacturers of original and compatible products. The printer manufacturer simply cannot guarantee adequate interaction of the device with foreign cartridges. Moreover, the manufacturer compatible cartridges has obviously fewer options to develop unique inks or quality parts. After all, in order for production compatible cartridges brought profit, the cost of parts should be an order of magnitude lower than in the production of original ones.
Of course, all the benefits original brand toner V in this case are lost. The latest ink formulas are patented by manufacturers and kept secret, so third-party companies can use either outdated technology, the patent for which is no longer valid, or their own technology, which has nothing in common with the original. This means that the quality of the prints will not be at all what you expected when you purchased a high-quality printer. Using refilled cartridges may produce effects such as black streaks and fine “dirt” around the edges of the document. Difference between documents printed using original and compatible cartridges often visible to the naked eye.
Salesman compatible cartridge can assure you that “everything is the same here, only cheaper” and that compatible cartridges are not counterfeited. You can only check if this is true experimentally. Therefore, it is worth considering additional risks. How ready are you to face problems, including equipment failure? If you do not intend to experiment, choose the original.
Refilled or remanufactured cartridges- This used cartridges, which received a rebirth in a private workshop or in a small factory. Consumed cartridge they are refilled with new - different from the original - ink, then slightly repaired, replacing the most worn parts of the body, and sent for sale.
The final result of the restoration largely depends on the competence of the workshop staff, as well as on the quality of the ink and parts used. It is clear that the original patented technologies available to large manufacturers of office equipment are not used here. Therefore, when compared with the original, refilled cartridges demonstrate very mediocre print quality.
The refilling and recovery process itself cartridges always involves risks. IN refilled cartridges If ink is introduced too quickly, air bubbles may appear, which disrupts the printing technology. When refilling, the integrity of the cartridge may also be compromised - chips and cracks may appear on its body, which will lead to ink leakage or scattering toner and, as a result, to breakdown of the printing mechanism. And since original cartridges Most often they are equipped with protection against overfilling; they are very easy to damage.
Consequences for the printing device using damaged cartridges can turn out to be quite dramatic. AND printer repair- if it is possible, it will require much more money compared to what was saved on the purchase new cartridge.
Fake cartridges are produced illegally, without any clear standards and guarantees, but are presented as original or compatible. They are dangerous because they contribute to rapid wear and tear of the printing mechanism.
How will the use be affected? fake cartridge ultimately, no one knows about the printer. And, most importantly, in case of breakdowns you will not be able to return Printer V warranty repair, because if you use pirated consumables, you will lose your official warranty.
In this case, there is no need to talk about the quality of printing: the first prints may look digestible, but then their clarity and brightness begins to rapidly decrease. In a word, fake cartridges- this is fear and risk for your money.
As mentioned above, an unscrupulous manufacturer always tries to hide a counterfeit behind the names and logos of well-known brands. And to protect yourself from this risk, you can:
- purchase consumables and only from trusted dealers who officially cooperate with manufacturers of office equipment and consumables;
- know the key signs that will help distinguish a quality product from a fake.
One way or another, know the differences original cartridges from compatible and fake is useful. And we'll talk about this below. But first, let's deal with the first point: where buy supplies to reduce the risk of encountering a counterfeit to a minimum? After all, no one wants to waste their time identifying counterfeits, especially if there is nothing to buy at the place of purchase other than these counterfeits.
Where can I buy?
Counterfeiting of consumables- these are not just scattered handicraft productions, but a whole shadow industry, so encountering counterfeit or counterfeit cartridge much simpler than it seems at first glance. Buying consumables on the market, even in a “civilized” one, is the shortest route to purchasing a fake.
More or less nice boxes on the shelves of a market pavilion can hide both a counterfeit product imported into the country illegally - without any quality control, or an outright fake produced in an underground factory in China. However, we usually don’t talk about production - in order to save money, pirates simply refill used ones cartridge and place it in packaging copied from the original packaging. The fake is sold at the price of the original, with a small discount, which is designed to attract people to the market.The same may apply to online stores if they are not official partners of product manufacturers. Therefore buy original consumables It makes sense only from authorized partners of the company that produced your printer.
We - store LS-comp.ru- we are an authorized partner of the world's largest manufacturers of office equipment, such as Xerox, Konica-Minolta, Hewlett-Packard, Kyocera, Brother, OKI. So when you buy original cartridges With us, you can always familiarize yourself with quality certificates and all the necessary documents for the goods.
In this case, you are obviously insured against counterfeits and low-quality goods, because everything consumables purchased from us you receive an official manufacturer's warranty.
In addition, over the years of cooperation with leading equipment manufacturers, we have received a number of high partner statuses, confirming not only the quality of the goods presented by us, but also the competence of our specialists in the field of selection, installation, and configuration printers, MFP and another office equipment.
Ordering supplies Through our website, you can use a convenient and understandable automatic service for selecting cartridges and options for printers and MFPs. If necessary, our employees will not only help you select the necessary Supplies, but also completely get your printer ready for use.
For more than seven years we have been supplying printing equipment And Consumables many large clients, including large Russian corporations, government agencies, banks, and industrial enterprises.
How to check?
So, now we will tell you how to distinguish original cartridge from fake.
Despite the fact that each manufacturer solves the problem of protection original cartridges in its own way, there are several key signs by which you can judge the authenticity of a product.
The first thing you need to pay attention to is the box. It should be made of high-quality thick cardboard, have the manufacturer’s logo on it and, as a rule, a protective holographic sticker. It is best if, before purchasing, you visit the manufacturer’s official website and look at a current sample of branded packaging and protective stickers. An outdated or unreliably recreated sticker on the box is a sign of a fake. Poor quality printing: blurry inscriptions, faded colors on the box - all this should also warn you against purchasing.
By the way, copying cartridge packaging, the pirates themselves give you a good hint, because on the box, as a rule, there is a picture original cartridge. It is worth carefully comparing the picture with cartridge. Make sure that the type and location of the company logo on the case cartridge match what is shown on the box. In addition, the box must indicate where it was produced. cartridge and under what conditions it should be stored.
After opening the box, pay special attention to the quality of the inner packaging: cartridge must be carefully packed in a separate bag and placed between protective foam inserts. Check to see if the inserts are damaged and if they fit correctly. cartridge.
Inside the package with toner cartridge there shouldn't be any traces toner. Instructions for installing the cartridge must be printed on high quality thick paper. It should also describe the process in detail and clearly. cartridge installation in several languages.
Myself cartridge body must be equipped with a company logo. Most often, the logo and serial number of the product are embossed directly onto the plastic. For example, a relief image of the logo can be seen on original cartridges Hewlett-Packard, Brother, Samsung.
Fake cartridges are rarely equipped with such “identification marks”, since the same fake can be aimed at printers several manufacturers at once. So “universal” twin cartridges They differ from each other only in their boxes.
On cartridge body There should be no scratches, abrasions, chips or signs of tampering. Pay attention to the quality of the plastic - its surface should be smooth and even, without pronounced streaks.
Of course, if you purchase original cartridge from a seller who is not an official dealer of this manufacturer and cartridge price significantly below the market level, this is probably a fake.
Now that you know the common signs original cartridges, it’s time to say a few words about how specific manufacturers protect their products today.
Let's start with Hewlett-Packard. For everyone HP toner cartridges To LaserJet laser printers there must be a protective holographic sticker with the logo “ HP Invent Original Toner” and a background that changes depending on the viewing angle. So, if you turn the box to your right or left, the hue of one of the background halves - the right or left, respectively - will change from blue to cyan. Please note: the words “ original toner” also change their hue when rotated.
But not all HP cartridges are supplied with a protective sticker. Cartridges for inkjet printers may not have such a sticker. You can find out which inkjet cartridges come with a sticker and what it should look like on the official HP website, in the section Information on combating counterfeit HP cartridges.
Now let's see how it protects consumables company Xerox. Original Xerox cartridges are equipped with a branded holographic sticker with a unique cartridge number and an iridescent background, the inscriptions on which change depending on the viewing angle. So, from different angles you will be able to read the sticker on the background “ Original" on different languages: ORIGINAL, AUTHENTICO, GENUINE, VERITABLE.
On each holographic sticker on the right is applied unique cartridge number, so even cartridges one lot will be marked different numbers. You can find out additional authentication criteria in the section Genuine Xerox Supplies on the official Russian website of the manufacturer.
Company Epson supplies everything cartridges to their own inkjet and laser printers special color-changing emblem. The only exceptions are cartridges for wide format and dot matrix printers. You can distinguish a genuine Epson protective sticker using the same principle: “turn the box - the picture changes.” In this case, the background of the emblem changes from bronze to green. The emblem itself contains the inscription Genuine EPSON - Color Shifting label along the edge of the emblem and the EPSON logo inside a circle with two stars depicted one on top of the other. On the original sticker, metal inclusions inside the circle should be clearly visible. The circle itself and the stars in it should have a beautiful golden-bronze hue.
And yet the best guarantee of authenticity Supplies serves as the official status of the seller from whom you purchase them. Authorized dealers of equipment and Supplies Regularly - usually once a year - they are tested for compliance with their competencies. At the same time, the manufacturer takes into account both the objective indicators achieved by the dealer during the reporting period and customer feedback on the quality of the product and service.
Our store consistently maintains high partner statuses assigned to us leading manufacturers of computer and office equipment. In addition, the circle of our official partners is constantly expanding with new promising brands.
conclusions
Now you have all the necessary knowledge to choose consumables for a printer or MFP and make no mistake.
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Original cartridge is a guarantee of high print quality and safety of your equipment. Original cartridges fully optimized for your model printer and are as easy as possible to install. Thanks to the use of advanced patented technologies, manufacturers original cartridges manages to ensure long, uninterrupted and highly efficient operation of its products. But the main thing is only original cartridge will allow you to get the clearest, brightest and neatest prints that are resistant to fading or blurring.
Licensed cartridge- is rare because it does not bring significant benefits to the manufacturer. Problem licensed cartridges The problem is that their production requires a license from the authors of the technology and expensive high-tech equipment. The high cost of the final product makes it uncompetitive.
Compatible Cartridge- violates the original printing technology provided by the printer manufacturer. As a result, it deprives you of not only the benefits original cartridge, but also guarantees for the printing device. Manufactured using outdated or cheaper technology. Compared to original consumables, more susceptible to breakdowns.
Remanufactured cartridge- once served its purpose, but was opened, refilled and restored for further use. Refills with cheap ink. Often mechanically damaged, it can quickly break and leak, causing damage to the original equipment. Errors that are often made during refilling significantly reduce print quality and lead to such negative effects as black stripes or splashes along the edges of the print.
Fake cartridges not only do not provide adequate print quality, but are also a direct threat to the printer. At the same time, they cost the same as a full-fledged one. original cartridge.
To protect yourself from counterfeiting:
1. When buying a cartridge pay special attention to the quality of packaging and printing, the presence of difficult-to-reproduce protective stickers on the box and the company logo on the cartridge body. Check serial numbers on the box and cartridge body.
2. Remember that modern original cartridges are made only from high-quality materials and provide high-quality printing for a long time.
3. Buy cartridges only from authorized dealers of the manufacturer.
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The inevitable question that every owner of a printer or MFP constantly faces is which cartridge to buy: original or compatible? Or maybe stop buying consumables altogether and just refill them in a timely manner?
There is no definite answer among users - everyone is used to solving the problem in their own way, and anyone who actively uses office equipment will have arguments in favor of one solution or another.
In the case of equipment manufacturers, the situation is more clear - almost all of them unanimously claim that only original cartridges should be used, and products from third-party companies should be avoided. Let's try to figure out which cartridges are actually better by comparing the facts known about original and compatible consumables.
Types of cartridges
Original cartridges- produced by the same manufacturer as office equipment. Almost all companies strongly recommend using only original cartridges, as this guarantees the functionality of the equipment and high quality fingerprints. The cost of original materials is higher, but their advantages cannot be underestimated - the manufacturer himself takes responsibility for quality, so users have no reason to worry.
Licensed cartridges- manufactured under license from the manufacturer of office equipment. Not very common in the modern market, since their release requires additional costs for purchasing a license from the company that produces the equipment.
Compatible Cartridges- produced third party company using our own technologies and developments. The range of such cartridges is quite large, so the chances of purchasing a dubious product in this case are greater. The quality and service life of such consumables can be either identical to the original or different from it. Many users are attracted low price cartridges, however, it is worth remembering that their use in some cases may be considered a voluntary waiver of the equipment warranty.
Remanufactured cartridges- have exhausted their service life, but have preserved the integrity of the body. In such a cartridge, worn parts are replaced and refilled with toner, after which it is ready for use again. In most cases, the quality of such materials is also far from ideal, especially if the restoration is carried out by little-known companies.
Features of original cartridges
The first thing that many buyers accuse the manufacturers of original products is the high price. Indeed, the cost of cartridges produced by office equipment manufacturing companies is significantly higher - on average by 50-60%. And since we are talking specifically about consumables that need to be purchased regularly, users have a very reasonable desire to save money.
However, the high price of original cartridges is not a whim of manufacturers. By paying money, the user receives not only a product of clearly better quality, but also additional guarantees. The vast majority of companies, whose names have long been known throughout the world, invest huge amounts of money in the development, testing and subsequent mass production of both the equipment itself and all consumables for it.
All products, be it cartridges for inkjet printers or cartridges for laser printers, undergo strict control, due to which the percentage of defects among original consumables is almost zero. Many manufacturers are introducing special cleaning functions to avoid nozzle clogging and ink drying, which also contributes to convenient operation.
By installing the original cartridge, you get the best quality prints and their maximum amount, provided by the performance resource. In this case, the wear of the main components of the printer or MFP will not exceed the calculated values, which means there will be no need for frequent preventive maintenance and maintenance equipment.
In addition, printer manufacturers provide a guarantee on their consumables, and warranty repairs of office equipment are carried out only when using original cartridges.
Using compatible cartridges
If you nevertheless decide to take the path of obvious savings, you should be prepared for some consequences, the likelihood of which is very high. In particular, any breakdown of the printer is unlikely to be recognized as a warranty case - manufacturers warn about this in advance and, as a rule, just using a non-original cartridge will be enough to deny you the warranty.
Among the main potential breakdowns that may occur when using third-party cartridges, experts service centers indicate clogging or drying of the print head. In addition, the number of prints will be noticeably reduced - on average by 1.5-2 times, as well as their quality. It is important to note that the toner saving function can only work correctly with original consumables.
Ultimately, by doing a simple calculation and dividing the cost of a compatible cartridge by the number of copies it produces, in most cases you will get a disappointing result. The cost of such a copy will be no less than the cost of a print obtained using original materials.
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Coloring cartridges mean correct operation and natural color reproduction. By choosing RM products, you get high quality of any document. By choosing compatible Coloring cartridges, you can be sure that they will ensure the correct operation of your printer.
- Manufacturer: Coloring
- Cartridge type: Cartridge
- Compatibility: Brother DCP-8110DN/8150DN/8155DN/HL-5450DN/5445D/5440D/5470DW/5470DWT/6180DW/6180DWT/MFC-8510DN/8520DN/8515DN/8710DW/8910DW/8950DW/8950DWT/8 810DW 8000
- Printing technology: Laser
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Coloring cartridges are high-quality and affordable consumables.
When the need arises to replace printer cartridges, the modern consumer cannot make a choice, because he wants to purchase not only an affordable, but also a very high-quality product.
In this case excellent choice will become Coloring cartridges, which have proven themselves well and are in incredible demand today.
Why is it better to choose Coloring cartridges?
The success of this type of consumables is quite justified. Products manufactured under this brand have gained popularity as high-quality products that can satisfy the needs of the modern user.
Today TM Coloring, official distributor which our Company “RM” is, offers the following types of products:
- Coloring cartridges (inkjet), which can be used in Lexmark, as well as HP, Canon and Epson equipment;
- universal type refill kits intended for devices of the above brands;
- modern laser cartridges for Samsung, Canon, Lexmark, and HP.
In addition, other types of products that are in demand today are produced under the Coloring brand.
The quality of the offered consumables corresponds international standards, which is confirmed by the presence of the necessary documentation.
If you want to use high-quality consumable products for printers, then these are undoubtedly Coloring cartridges, which are offered by our RM Company at the most affordable prices.
What are the advantages of Coloring cartridges?
This type of product is not inferior to the originals, but is provided at a lower price. Consumables of this brand are compatible with all of the above-mentioned device models and are capable of providing excellent print quality, as well as natural color rendering.
One of the most important advantages of inkjet cartridges of this brand is the ink used in them. During the production process, all products are subject to strict control, therefore, by giving preference to them, the consumer is guaranteed to receive high-quality consumables.
The manufacturer took care not only of the impeccable quality of the cartridges, but also of creating attractive packaging that contains all the necessary information about the product. The low cost of the devices also influenced their popularity. The price of consumables is much lower than similar products from famous brands, while the quality of Coloring products is not inferior to expensive analogues.
If you are interested in Coloring cartridges, then you can always purchase them from our RM Company, which offers a wide selection of these products.
By contacting us, you can buy goods at the most favorable price, and also get advice from a competent specialist if the need arises.
Why is it worth cooperating with us?
- The RM company has been on the market for more than 19 years and has managed to gain a positive reputation, as well as a huge number of regular customers.
- We offer huge selection consumables, including high-quality Coloring cartridges.
- Before sending the goods to the client, the ordered products undergo the necessary testing, so that the buyer receives a fully functioning product. Our clients will never encounter counterfeits.
- The RM company makes sure that every first-time customer becomes a regular one, so we have created all the conditions for excellent and fast service
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“If there is no difference, then why pay more?” - you say. However, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance.
Below are the most frequently asked consumer questions that we have tried to answer.
Original cartridges are made by the same manufacturer as your printer, while its compatible sibling is made by a different manufacturer. However, it has the same characteristics as the original.
Compatible Cartridge can be as safe and reliable as the original. The main thing is to make sure that you buy it from a reliable supplier. If you find an honest seller, you will purchase a quality product while saving a lot of money. However, do not rush to purchase a large batch at once. First, check how well your compatible cartridges perform.
Why are compatible cartridges cheaper than originals?
Originals or original cartridges must recoup all the manufacturer's costs, primarily the money spent on their development, design, manufacturing and testing. The company needs to get some of the money back, so these originals have a high value. U compatible manufacturers there are no these overhead costs, so they are willing to sell their cartridges much cheaper.
Does low price affect print quality?
In principle, it shouldn't. Manufacturers of compatible cartridges try to ensure that the composition of the ink or toner is almost identical to the original, so you should not notice any difference. However, do not forget that you need to buy the product only from a trusted seller.
Can compatible cartridges affect the performance of the printer?
It is unlikely that one cartridge can harm your printer. Even if this happens, which is generally unlikely, an honest supplier will offer you repairs at his own expense.
If you purchased your printer less than a year ago
Typically, the manufacturer provides a one-year warranty for the product. If the printer is under warranty, the manufacturer must first prove that the cause of the failure was a compatible cartridge.
Ideally, the manufacturer should send a specialist to you to find out what is the reason and what caused the breakdown. If the printer itself is faulty, then the manufacturer must fix the problem, but if the problem is in the cartridge, then the ink supplier's warranty should cover your costs.
If you have a long warranty period
All warranty periods come from the manufacturer, the terms of the warranty are also determined by the manufacturer. Therefore, in some cases, the manufacturer has the right to refuse to help you if it finds out that you were using compatible devices.
In this case, ask the manufacturer to troubleshoot the printer; if they are not found, then the problem must be solved by the cartridge supplier.