What sort of impact does the inkjet and toner industry have on the environment?

Each year, millions of cubic feet of non-biodegradable laser and ink-jet cartridges are thrown into our nations landfills. In 25 years, the total amount of discarded cartridges could fill more than half of the Grand Canyon. What many do not know, however, is that there are companies dedicated to recycling cartridges, If you wish to recycle your empty cartridges SQL Ink & Toner can help.

What is an OEM?

An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is a company that builds a product that sells under its own company name and brand. An OEM, such as HP or Epson, will manufacture the product and assign a unique part number to that product. At SQL Ink & Toner, we provide the OEM part number to assist you in finding a compatible cartridge.

What is a compatible cartridge?

Compatible simply means that though the product is not necessarily an original, it will still fulfill the same purpose. For example, most people do not use HP paper in HP printers. They use something that works just as well.

What is a remanufactured cartridge?

A remanufactured cartridge is a cartridge that has been manufactured from new and recycled components. It has been “rebuilt” to match the exact specifications of the “original" In many cases, the OEM cartridges actually contain “recycled” or “recovered” materials.

Do compatible or remanufactured cartridges last as long as OEM?

At least as long! Will a remanufactured cartridge void my machine’s warranty? No! Your manufacturer cannot void your machine’s warranty for using cartridges other than theirs. However, it may void your service contract if you have a binding agreement to use their supplies.