As experts in the world of print, we are often asked for advice on toner and whether there’s any advantage to using genuine toner cartridges over non-genuine ones. So, it’s time to set the record straight!

Firstly, it might seem obvious, but let’s look at what both genuine and non-genuine toner actually is…

Genuine Toner

Genuine toner cartridges are made by the company that manufactures your printer, so they have been specifically designed to work with your machine and will produce the best results. By using genuine consumables, you can rest assured prints will be produced at a consistently high quality, they are reliable and will deliver higher page yields than third party alternatives.

Non-Genuine Toner

Non-genuine toner is created by third party suppliers who will often claim that their toners are ‘compatible’ with certain printers. In truth, they aren’t. Most non-genuine toners are recycled from used toner cartridges and certain parts are replaced by alternatives. These cartridges may seem cheaper initially, but they can produce poor quality prints, be less efficient and cause damage to your printer, which will end up costing you much more in the long run.

One of the main reasons a business may decide to purchase non-genuine toner is the fact that it will save them money. However, if your toner is delivering average print jobs, which don’t accurately represent your value proposition, what’s the point of saving a few pounds here and there?  Not only do poor quality print jobs make your work look less professional, it may also make you look inferior to your competition.

We’ve highlighted a few of the benefits of genuine toner cartridges:

  • Your work will look more professional as a result of the sharp image quality
  • Canon and Samsung toners are rigorously tested with our printers, so we can guarantee you will experience incredible quality and operational benefits every time
  • Our printers and genuine supplies have been designed to work together – they’re easy to use and will produce the best results for your business
  • Also remember: If you opt to use a non-genuine toner and it damages your printer, you are not guaranteed under your warranty. Genuine Canon and Samsung toners protect your printer and assure coverage under your warranty – so if something does go wrong, you’re covered!

It goes without saying that we would not recommend using non-genuine toner, as it can cause a number of issues and will undoubtedly have unwelcome cost implications long term. Our advice would be to always use the toner supplied by the manufacturer of your machine! Talk to us if you have any questions or need any further advice.