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p1w1

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compatible toner
« on: May 02, 2014, 08:35:29 am »
does any one use compatible toners for there laser printer was just wondering if they are good enough for printing general letters etc or is it best to stick with originals, as i don't want to mess anything up with the printer.

thanks

paul

*Hector*

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2014, 09:27:04 am »
in my experience compatible toner is just as good as the original, just maybe doesn't last as long.
Everyday this forum slips further from God.  :'(

Clever Forum Name

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2014, 04:56:14 pm »
I have always used OEM ink. But last time I tried some from ink jungle.

I don't think I will ever ever buy non genuine OEM ink again.

Talk about a load if hassle and poop.

I had issues with every sodding cartridge. When they give you instructions telling you to "wiggle" a glued on computer chip. It kinda indicates the quality.

p1w1

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2014, 05:56:49 pm »
I have always used OEM ink. But last time I tried some from ink jungle.

I don't think I will ever ever buy non genuine OEM ink again.

Talk about a load if hassle and poop.

I had issues with every sodding cartridge. When they give you instructions telling you to "wiggle" a glued on computer chip. It kinda indicates the quality.
ive never had problems with compatible ink always got mine from cartridge monkey..but just wondered if toner was any different think ill give it a try and see

AuRavelling79

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2014, 06:23:44 pm »
Toner - black powdery stuff. I used to sell original and compatibles in a previous life.

Ink - well, ink actually.

What printer you got?
It's a game of three halves!

p1w1

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2014, 06:45:10 pm »
Toner - black powdery stuff. I used to sell original and compatibles in a previous life.

Ink - well, ink actually.

What printer you got?
a brother hl-4150cdn..I'm just a little wary that it could cause problems with the printer using compatible toner also i got the laser printer so the ink wouldn't run on the paper if it gets a bit wet and not sure if compatible toner would run like it does using an inkjet printer. All i use it for is printing letters, payment slips etc.
I was fine using compatible ink for my inkjet but toner is more expensive to just try out, it would be good to get your opinion

cheers

AuRavelling79

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2014, 07:11:56 am »
Laser toner is much more stable - I would use compatibles - I have two Brother inkjets and use compatibles on them.

History - when I stopped selling office stuff I had a HPMk2 laser office printer that a solicitor customer was upgrading - it had a counter and had done a million copies by the time I had it. (This was when it would have cost thousands new, a real beast)

It used the same technology as a photocopier - and I used compatible cartridges for another few years afterwards until some assembly went down and I replaced with inkjet.

Lasers used to have the edge on quality; and the printing doesn't run when wet.
It's a game of three halves!

p1w1

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2014, 07:57:34 am »
Laser toner is much more stable - I would use compatibles - I have two Brother inkjets and use compatibles on them.

History - when I stopped selling office stuff I had a HPMk2 laser office printer that a solicitor customer was upgrading - it had a counter and had done a million copies by the time I had it. (This was when it would have cost thousands new, a real beast)

It used the same technology as a photocopier - and I used compatible cartridges for another few years afterwards until some assembly went down and I replaced with inkjet.

Lasers used to have the edge on quality; and the printing doesn't run when wet.
Cheers, any recommendations on any particular place to get it from or will any compatible do

Griffus

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2014, 10:53:13 am »
A real no brainer.

Have used these loads of times, can't fault the ink or their service, and a small fraction of the price.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/moreinks/


p1w1

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Re: compatible toner
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2014, 11:55:11 am »
A real no brainer.

Have used these loads of times, can't fault the ink or their service, and a small fraction of the price.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/moreinks/



have gone for this set in the end http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00977IG8U/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item so hopefully will be ok.
cheers anyway