The Same, but Different

There is concern regarding the possibility of printer damage caused by compatible cartridges. In point of fact, an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cartridge cannot fail in any way that a compatible cartridge can. The majority of compatible cartridges are produced in accordance with the OEM’s requirements. Because of this, you can use them just like OEM products. When installing, storing, or replacing the cartridge, the same precautions must be taken because they are technically identical.

The Dangers of Printing

Improper use of the printer can result in a number of common issues, such as the printer not being turned on when the wall socket is turned off, the printer being stored without cartridges, or the cartridges being installed incorrectly. The cleaning cycle on all modern printers should be run after long periods of storage or inactivity. Potentially the most well-known issue is because of hindered ink heads, brought about by ink drying inside the instrument. The same issues can arise whether you use OEM or compatible products, and the procedure for resolving them should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Waste ink absorber pads

filling up is another problem that can occur with either OEM or compatible inks. Your printer already includes these pads. These pads are used to direct excess ink to prevent it from causing problems with your print job. At the point when the cushion gets full the printer or your PC will show a mistake message and quit printing. Unfortunately, purchasing a new printer is the easiest option in this situation. Your warranty may not cover this because it is not a manufacturing defect. You could send your printer to have the pads replaced, but doing so would be significantly more expensive than purchasing a new printer. On the other hand you can have a go at looking on the web for how to clean them yourself, but this isn’t suggested.

Better to be safe than sorry

There are numerous manufacturers of compatible ink cartridges, but not all of them are alike. You can make sure that your ink cartridges are made in accordance with the ISO-9001 standard before you buy them. Both OEM and compatible cartridge manufacturers use this internationally renowned quality control organization. Also, most distributors will have a comments or feedback section where you can see what other people have been getting when you buy online.