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OEM toner cartridges are cartridges that are produced by the original equipment manufacturer. For instance, if you have purchased a Sharp multi-function printer, by purchasing a toner cartridge manufactured by Sharp you would be purchasing an OEM toner cartridge for your machine.
Being manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer, OEM cartridges represent high quality and reliability. With an OEM toner cartridge, you also have the guarantee or warranty that big brand names can offer.
While OEM cartridges are high quality, they also carry the highest price point. Similar to purchasing a Band-Aid brand box of bandages vs. a box of Walgreen’s bandages, with the name-brand product, you are paying for the name—and all that stands behind that. Compatible Toner Cartridges
Compatible toner cartridges are produced by third-party manufacturers. The toner cartridge is made from an OEM cartridge that has been returned or recycled. The compatible toner cartridge has been cleaned and a new virgin core and new drum have been inserted, just like the OEM cartridges.
Compatible toner cartridges have the same yield as OEM toner cartridges, but at a better price point. Those that we sell at Copes are guaranteed 100% for up to one year after purchase. They are also tested and approved by the manufacturer, so you are guaranteed quality. Remanufactured Toner Cartridges
Sellers of remanufactured toner cartridges take a compatible or OEM cartridge that has been returned or recycled and refill it, and then they resell the cartridge.
Just like compatible toner cartridges, remanufactured toner cartridges can be purchased at a lower price point than OEM cartridges.
How to choose the best copier machine and printer
What volume does you print/copy/scan daily? Weekly? Monthly? All of these questions – and more – will determine device selection and appropriate solutions.
Choose a copy machine with an intuitive operating system that requires minimal training.
Find out how much will the supplies cost, how frequent it need to be refilled and how many pages it prints before the next supply is needed.
Photocopiers from HP is well known for having built-in security due to their legacy as an IT company compared to the others which are mainly non-IT companies.
Check if the copier brand has won any awards for reliability. Awards from well known copy machine testers such as Buyers Lab gives a good indication on the reliability of the brand and the copier products and solutions.
Do the copiers machines come with built in technology that anticipate problems before they even occur? Maximizing your uptime is the goal here.
Questions To Ask When Getting a Copier
Copiers come in a wide range of sizes, capabilities and prices. A professional who occasionally makes a few, high-quality copies has different needs than a small business. While some features are costly, sometimes it is just a matter of asking the right questions and getting the model that can do what you want.
Manufacturers design copiers and their parts for particular maximum monthly numbers of copies. Higher volume copiers have a more rugged construction. Using a copier for copy volumes beyond their design capacity will likely result in early breakdown.
The purchase price of the copier is only one factor in the cost of making copies. Sometimes the high usage cost may even outstrip the cost of the copier. This cost becomes especially important for higher copy volumes.
The speed of a copier consists of the time it takes to put out the first copy and the time per copy after that. If you frequently make single copies, the former can be important. Very high speeds are expensive and seldom required unless there is large number of staff or specific volume usage requirements.
To determine the rent price depends mainly on the type of copier you are looking for. There are other factors to consider, such as maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Here are some examples and comparison of the different prices:
Low end copiers (< 30 ppm) prices are the lowest per month.
High-volume copiers ( 30-40 ppm ) can be rent at mid-range pricing per month.
High-end copiers ( > 40 ppm) range is the most expensive and highest per month.
For new photocopying machines, a lower-end, colour-printing model will cost the lowest with the speed at 25 ppm and below. When purchasing these machines, do ensure that the companies provide full after- sales servicing which include major items required by a business like toners, spare parts, maintenance and so on.
Many copiers can also perform functions required for the production of material ready to be mailed out. They can print on both sides of a sheet of paper and then assemble, staple and fold sheets as required. These functions save time and are usually available as optional items.