How to Remanufacture Toner Cartridges
Printer and toner cartridges are very expensive, and printer manufacturers realize a great deal of their annual profit from sales of these small devices with limited printing capacity. More expensive printers usually get a better price from the ink they use than their moderately priced counterparts. Laser printers offer consumers the best price per page in relation to toner cartridge expense. Toner is very messy, and most consumers prefer to avoid the fine powder that stains hands and clothing. Toner cartridges, however, can be refilled. Consumers can avoid direct contact with toner and enjoy savings by purchasing remanufactured printer cartridges, which can save up to 80 percent.
Toner cartridges are available as original manufacturer’s equipment (OEM), compatible brands, or remanufactured equipment. Consumers can also refill toner themselves for the greatest savings. Remanufactured cartridges are very popular because of their convenience and price. Printer manufacturers spend a great deal of money explaining why these products do not work as well as OEM and exhorting consumers to avoid risks. The remanufactured products cut into manufacturers’ profit margin, and they just hate the situation. Many companies now remanufacture ink and toner cartridges, and some enterprising people turn the operation into a home-based business.
The remanufacturing process follows these basic steps:
