OEM VS. OEM ALTERNATIVE TONER CARTRIDGES

Whether you are an owner/manager of a company or work group, chances are you try to budget in the direction of lower cost printing. With the “state of the economy” as it is, businesses large and small alike are making efforts to save money without affecting the quality commitment to their customers.

One of the easiest ways to cut back drastically is to switch from OEM Toner Cartridges to OEM Alternatives. By doing so, chances are your partners and customers will never see the difference.

An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Toner Cartridge is a cartridge that is made by the particular brand of printer you are using. For example, if you own a Lexmark T654n Mono Laser Printer, Lexmark is the original manufacturer.

An OEM Alternative is just that. It’s an alternative to the original manufacturer’s branded equipment. The OEM Alternative is made by a third party with new compatible parts and similar quality.  OEMAlternative Toner Cartridges should not be confused with the re-manufactured OEM toner cartridges.  Re-manufactured cartridges are the name brand toners that have been used, and then recycled. They have been taken apart by the manufacturer, had any worn out pieces replaced, been refilled with the toner components, and then put back together.  

Many manufacturers of printers recommend only using OEM  toner cartridges with their printers to achieve the best results. However, they are also trying to get you to buy their product. OEM toner cartridges are generally the most expensive, and usually there is not a big difference in quality between an OEM cartridge and a quality alternative.

Also, If any parts dealer, repair service, or original manufacturer tells you that using an OEM Alternative Cartridge will void your warranty, it is not true and they are violating the law.

The Sherman & Clayton Anti-Trust and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Acts, ensure that the manufacturer of printers cannot void the warranty because of the use of re-manufactured or compatible cartridges. Penalties for violating the Sherman Act Anti-Trust law can be severe.

The warranty will not be voided if you decide to an OEM Alternative Toner Cartridge, but it does not necessarily have to cover the damage that is a direct result for using anything other than an OEM product or part.  For this reason it is important to trust the company supplying your toner cartridges and they are using only high quality products.

Benefits of OEM Alternative Toner Cartridges:

• OEM Alternative Cartridges have a lower cost than their original manufacturer counterparts. 
• Can be reliable if they are high quality 
• Cost Less to make than new OEM cartridges 
• Are not made with recycled, but with brand new parts

The MPS Group offers a 100% guarantee on all OEM Alternatives.  Unlike other companies, The MPS Group product warranty on OEM Alternatives covers the cartridge itself as well as any damage to the machine that is tied to the product directly. So in the rare circumstance one of our cartridges is the cause of your machine's problems, you will not be liable for the repairs.

If you or a business partner currently use Original Equipment Manufacturer Toner Cartridges, and would like more information on our products and services, please contact Daniel Cantu or James Thomas at The MPS Group:

TELEPHONE: 210-344-0332

EMAIL: info@fixmyprinter.com

We look forward to doing business with you.