OEM & compatible & remanufactured ?
What does OEM mean ? OEM stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer". An OEM cartridge refers to a cartridge bearing the same brand name of the printer. Manufacturers such as Canon, Epson, ricoh etc produce printers as well as the cartridges that are used in them. What is a compatible cartridge ? A “Compatible Cartridge” means the cartridge was manufactured to meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications for quality. They are manufactured with new components and are often an economical choice when compared to the OEM cartridge. Customers are happy when they find a good compatible cartridge because of the cost savings without sacrificing quality. What is a remanufactured cartridge ? A ”Remanufactured Cartridge” is a cartridge that began as an empty unit; which then gets cleaned and refilled. If remanufactured correctly, it should also meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications for quality. A customer who is concerned about ...