When buying replacement ink cartridges, you will want to check out the option of generic inkjet cartridges. Although this is a much cheaper choice than the costly name brands that go with each printer, it may or may not be the right choice for you. These general cartridges are available at most places that carry the name brand ones.
The savings alone may be enough to have you running to the store to get in on the cheaper version of ink cartridges. It is possible to save up to 50% or more off the name brand prices. Re-manufactured cartridges or generic cartridges are completely safe to use in your printer, as well as a lot easier on your wallet.
There are many companies that produce OEM (Original manufacturer Standards) compatible cartridges. These types must be able to meet the same requirements as the name brands, such as having the same amount of ink and they need to work the same way in the printer. Using these types of inkjet cartridges, in most cases, will not void your warranty on your printer, thus making them an even more likely choice.
Manufactures used to void warranties if their cartridges were not used as replacements when you ran out of ink. Thankfully, there was a law passed called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act, which prohibits any manufacturer from trying to force their parts exclusively on their customers, including printer parts so you are free to choose what you want.
There are both pros and cons to using these generic cartridges, no matter what brand you own. Manufactures will tell you that refilled cartridges can damage your printer and void your warranty and if you listen to the refill companies, they will tell you the cartridges will work as well as the originals at a huge discount in cost.
The truth is actually somewhere in the middle of the two beliefs.
Pros. The greatest advantage is the lower cost. They can cost less than half the price of a name brand cartridge, adding up to huge savings over the life of a printer.
Recycling cartridges or using generic ones can save on the environment.
Cons. As these are usually refurbished ink cartridges, there may be the chance of air bubbles in the ink chamber. These bubbles can cause splotchy printing.
In extreme cases, they can void your warranty if you have a problem with the printer and it is determined to be from the aftermarket cartridge. The printer warranty will not cover these types of damages.
The choice is totally yours. When making your desicion, weigh the options of lower ink cartridges or having to replace the printer, should it get damaged.
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