Toner, Part 2

[Marrow Man]

Last week a posed a question about copier toner and didn't get a whole lot of feedback. The missus (correctly) pointed out that my question was far too specific, so I would like pose it again in a more general manner.

Those of you who have copiers that require expensive toner cartridges -- have you ever used the refurbished cartridges that can be purchased online or at toner/ink stores? In some cases, stores like Staples sell generic versions as well -- but their brand name tends to be more expensive and their brand costs the same as the name brand at other places!!!

I priced a new toner cartridge at Office Depot yesterday. It costs $125. Across the shopping center is a toner/ink place. They sell a refurbished cartridge for less than $90. The only thing I have to do is bring the old cartridge in for a swap. The lady said it was 100% certified. Have any of the rest of you had any success going this route? I'm trying to save the church some money here.

 

[jwithnell]

After feeling beat up by printer cartridges that cost more than the printer, I gave up! I send my photos over to Costco and use a black and white laser printer for everything else.

 

[Scottish Lass]

Tim's asking about the toner for our church copier where we run bulletins, etc., though.

 

[sastark]

I can't speak to copier toner, but my wife and I have bought refurbished toner cartridges for our Dell Laser Printer and have never had any issue.

 

[Seb]

I'm an I.T. Administrator by trade and over the years I've seen more problems with refurbs than I can remember, but the more reputable refurbed dealers are pretty good about swapping out defective cartridges.

If you want to chance it, and are willing to deal with the potential hassle it can pay off. Just be sure to always have a spare cart. in-house, because you never know when you'll place that newly opened refurb in the copier / printer and it is D.O.A.

 

[Curt]

The toner cartridge for our printer/copier also costs about $125. I have tried refurbs on a couple of occasions and was disappointed both times. Both the quality and the number of copies were poor.