[Hidden-tech] New vs. recycled toner cartridges?

[Deborah Chandler]

Wow! Such a variety of responses. Thanks, guys. This list is like a
gold mine. I am leaning toward using genuine Brother, and no matter
what, sending any spent cartridges to an authorized recycle center.

Thanks,
Deb


On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com> wrote:
> I have used Brother printers for years and would strongly recommend against
> using anything but genuine Brother cartridges in them.  Brother cartridges
> are extremely reliable and use a very high quality toner. It just isn't
> worth taking a risk for the small difference in cost.
>
> A new Brother TN-350 cartridge costs 43.95 from Amazon.com with free
> shipping. Be sure to buy the one listed as sold by Amazon.com, and not by
> other Amazon Marketplace vendors, which may not be genuine Brother.
>
> Jan Werner
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> Bruce Hooke wrote:
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>> I wish I could give a positive report but the last remanufactured
>> cartridge
>> I got (a few months ago) was bad so I returned it and got an HP cartridge.
>>
>> Bruce
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I need to replace the toner cartridge in my laser printer soon. For a
>> while
>> now, I've been buying the brand name cartridges, because I had problems
>> with
>> recycled cartridges in the past (the gears skipped, and it may have done
>> damage to a previous printer)
>>
>> But now, it's been years since buying recycled and I'd like to consider it
>> again. I would like feedback from folks as to whether the quality is
>> better
>> on recycled these days. The lesser impact on the environment is in
>> alignment
>> with my values, and the lower price is an incentive, too.
>>
>> My printer is a Brother HL-2040 (and I adore it!), the cartridge is the TN
>> 350, and the prices I've gotten so far are:
>> Ink&  Toner Solutions (Northampton) recycled toner cartridge: $45.99
>>
>> Staples: new, $65.49  (free shipping)
>> ($19.50 difference)
>>
>> If recycled is recommended, I'd love to hear thoughts on Ink and Toner
>> Solutions and/or any one else you buy from.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Deb
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