Samsung Printers and Cartridges

Breakthroughs on printing technology took off at a higher level from inkjet to laser ones which uses toner cartridges. For a short time of being out in the market, these have immediately captivated printer users who are up to having quality print outputs. Samsung, one of the key players in PC technology never ceases to give consumers only the best products. From coming up with inkjets in black and white, they have recently released their multicolor toner cartridges for laser printers. All of these are quality products when it comes to printing speed, multi-functionality and also able to read different fonts.

Together with its own line of printers, Samsung have found various ways to improve its cartridge quality. And one of those efforts is manifested through its toner cartridges. In the past, most home and small business owners could only afford to get an inkjet printer. But in recent years, the price of laser printer has dropped dramatically and now even SOHO or home users can get a standalone or multi-function laser printers at a very affordable price. Laser printers have several advantages over inkjet printers in term of printing speed, print quality for documents, lower printing cost per page and producing printouts that can resist light and water. Therefore, the popularity of laser printers among home and small business users has increased considerably over the years.

There are three types of Samsung toner cartridges and the price varies depending on the type of cartridges. Cartridges that carry Samsung's name are known as OEM cartridges, which are produced by Samsung's licensed partners. This type is the most expensive of all the toner cartridge types. Compatible cartridges are next to this category. They are manufactured by third party manufacturers not associated with Samsung following the same specification of OEM cartridges.

Lastly, are remanufactured cartridges, and also called refurbished at times. These cartridges are also third party-made. They are either remanufactured from used OEM or compatible cartridges. The used cartridges have to go through meticulous cleaning and finishing and part replacement. They are tested and made sure to perform like new. Quality is not questionable as they can perform like OEM and compatible ones.

Most OEM cartridges are made in foreign countries through outsourcing. Compatible and remanufactured ones are also outsourced and in fact there are even some instances where the same countries and companies who do the OEMs are also making the other two cartridge types. These cartridges are believed to follow the OEM standards of quality control.

Compatible cartridges work like OEM cartridges as far as printing quality and page yield is concerned. Obviously, page yield is a valued criterion when choosing cartridges because it is where replacement cost is based. The opinion that refurbished and compatible cartridges print yield is lesser than OEMs is relatively wrong.

Samsung toner cartridges warranty, may it be refurbished and compatible cartridges, is basically similar to OEMs. Using a compatible or remanufactured cartridge will not affect the warranty of your printer. As of quality, there have been instances where remanufactured and compatible cartridges even worked better than OEM cartridges.