

Genuine toners are designed specifically for the printer model they are used for and the paper type used by that printer model and are original and brand new.Ĭompatible toner cartridges are toners manufactured by a third-party manufacturer.Ĭompatible toners are also referred to as generic toners.

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.Įxample, genuine HP toners are manufactured by HP and genuine Canon toners are Toner cartridge carries different strengths and weaknesses.īefore we dive into the specific strengthsĪnd weaknesses of each type of toner cartridge, the following is a briefĭescription of genuine OEM, compatible, and remanufactured toner cartridges:īy the original brand manufacturer of the printer they are being used for.

Most printer owners and toner cartridge consumers have seen the names "genuine", "original", "OEM", "compatible", "generic", remanufactured", "refilled", ect.
