Is there a difference between genuine printer ink cartridge and the replacement cartridges? -

I have epson and I have been buying their non-epson replacement cartridges for a lot cheaper! I don t buy the original epson ink cartridges anymore because they cost so much. I ve been using the replacement cartridges for awhile now and I don t think I have had any problems except my printing quality has declined but I m not sure is it because of the replacement ink or just because my printer is old. First of all...is there any difference between real genuine printing ink and the no brand replacement cartridges? Do they damange your printer or are they exactly the same? Second of all...do printing quality delcine after you have had the printer for many years? Thanks!

most of the time, printers will print very well with replacement cartridges, but it then, also, depends on the quality of the cartridge mfg. as for printers declining after many years, it s a tough call. some of them work very well up until one day they don t work at all. but i think it depends on the mfg, and type of printer and even the amount of use they get. something i would recommend is to take the printer apart and give it a real good cleaning. use lint free cloth, rubbing alcohol and qtips. lots and lots of newspaper. while you re in there, check and see if there are any signs of old age that might impact the printing, such as loose or sloppy drive belts, excess inks which might just gunk up the insides, and such. if it still doesn t perform to your expectations, try a name brand cartridge and see if that helps. if it does, then you know that you should stick with them for better performance. if it doesn t, then maybe you need to start watching the sale flyers. the no-name inks have a tendency to leave excess ink behind, but it has not been proven to my satisfaction, to say that they leave any more than the name brands. so once you clean it up, keep an eye on it as you compare cart to cart. so good luck and let us know how it goes.

It does depend on the manufacturer but, generally speaking, compatible cartridges from a reputable printing supplies retailer will match or surpass OEM (namebrand) ink quality. For the most part, these inks are more than adequate for general household and office printing requirements. Couple that with the substantial savings in price and you can t go wrong. In reality, few, if any OEM printer manufacturer actually makes their own ink anyway. Most of them get it from major suppliers who make it according to printer manufacturer specifications. I ve had an Epson Stylus 880 print head wear out after several years but for the most part, a throurough cleaning, regular usage and some preventive maintenance usually keeps them running shipshape. If you re considering a new printer, be sure to check out your online options as many printer manufacturers provide clearance sections where you can buy a refurbished unit with a full warranty, get rebates and free delivery. Just be sure to check for availability of compatible cartridges before you make your purchase. For maintenance tips, helpful advice and instructions on how to clean your printer, visit the help page at inkjet Oasis. http://www.inkjetoasis.ca

Yes! Geniune gives ya professional result though others give you average and sometimes below average result.