--- title: Five good reasons to use remanufactured printer cartridges description: "There are 2 types of cartridges on the market: original printer cartridges and compatible or generic printer cartridges." image: https://blog.altkin-group.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1595407841559.png --- - [Help](https://armor-owa.com/support) - [Become a reseller](https://armor-owa.com/become-a-reseller) - [Blog](https://blog.armor-owa.com/) - [Why choose OWA ?](https://armor-owa.com/why-choose-owa) - [Discover the OWA advantages](https://armor-owa.com/why-choose-owa) - [Save 30% on average](https://armor-owa.com/why-choose-owa/reduced-cost-per-page-printer) - [Benefit from certified quality](https://armor-owa.com/why-choose-owa/professional-ink-cartridge) - [Reduce your environmental impact](https://armor-owa.com/why-choose-owa/eco-friendly-cartridge) - [Take advantage of OWA integrated services](https://armor-owa.com/why-choose-owa/professional-cartridge-services) - Online services - [Armor Connect portal](https://www.armor-connect.com/) - [Revialis collection service](https://www.revialis-collect.com/) - [OWA collection service](https://www.owa-collect.com/) - EN - [FR](https://fr.armor-owa.com/switch/language/fr) - [NL](https://fr.armor-owa.com/switch/language/nl) - [IT](https://fr.armor-owa.com/switch/language/it) - [ES](https://fr.armor-owa.com/switch/language/es) - [DE](https://fr.armor-owa.com/switch/language/de) - [SE](https://fr.armor-owa.com/switch/language/se) [![Logo Owa Armor](https://blog.altkin-group.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Armor_June2022_english/images/logo.svg "Logo Owa Armor")](https://fr.armor-owa.com/) - [My selection](https://armor-owa.com/whishlist) - [Where to buy](https://armor-owa.com/wheretobuy) - [Contact us](https://contact.armor-owa.com/contactus?hsLang=en-gb) - [My selection](https://armor-owa.com/whishlist) - [Where to buy](https://armor-owa.com/wheretobuy) - [Contact us](https://contact.armor-owa.com/contactus?hsLang=en-gb) - Menu - [CARTRIDGES](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges) - - Toner cartridges - [Why choose our remanufactured toner range?](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/toner) - [All our products for laser printers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-toner) - Copier cartridges - [Why choose our remanufactured copier range?](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/copier) - [All our products for multifunctional photocopiers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-copier) - Ink cartridges - [Why choose our remanufactured inkjet range?](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/ink-jet) - [Our products for consumer printers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-consumer) - [Our products for professional printers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-professional) - [Our plotter products](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-plotter) - [Our products for franking machines](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-franking) - - OWA recycled cartridges offer printing quality and performance equivalent to OEM brands with a competitive price positioning and a lower ecological impact. Armor Print Solutions promotes the circular economy and the reuse of materials through the reuse of empty cartridges. Our consumables cover more than 90% of the printers in the installed base, whatever the application, individual or professional. - [PRINTING SOLUTIONS](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions) - - Wide format printing - [Why choose our remanufactured wide format range?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/large-format-printing) - [All our products for wide format printing](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-plotter) - Printing with ink bottles for tank printer - [Why choose our range of refurbished ink bottles?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/ink-bottles) - [All our products for tank printers](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/catalog-ink-bottles) - Professional label printing - [Why choose our refurbished range for labelling?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/professional-labelling) - [All our products for professional label printing](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/catalog-professional-labelling) - 3D printing - [Why choose our remanufactured range of 3D filaments?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/responsible-3d-printing) - [All our products for 3D printing](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/catalogue-3d-filaments) - - Armor Print Solutions offers a wide range of professional printing solutions that combine technology and innovation, while ensuring controlled printing costs and a limited ecological footprint. With its compatible refurbished offer, OWA works for responsible printing even beyond office applications. - [RIBBONS & CASSETTES](https://armor-owa.com/tapes-cassettes) - - Laminated tapes - [Why choose our range of laminated tapes?](https://armor-owa.com/tapes-cassettes/laminated-tapes) - [All our products for labelling](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-laminated-tapes) - Printer ribbons and cassettes - [Why choose our range of tapes and cassettes?](https://armor-owa.com/tapes-cassettes/impact) - [All our products for impact printers and typewriters](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-impact) - - Armor's ribbons and cassettes provide precise, smudge-free printing for perfect legibility, whatever the type of printer or media. Its consumables offer both a quality comparable to the manufacturer's brands and a more competitive price positioning, to meet the expectations of demanding professionals. - [PRINTERS](https://armor-owa.com/refurbished-printers) - [ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS](https://armor-owa.com/accessories-spare-parts) - [MANAGED PRINT SERVICES](https://armor-owa.com/managed-print-services-en) - - [Printers fleet management simplfied](https://armor-owa.com/managed-print-services-en/management-printers-fleet) - [OWA Print Services : the printing solution for the SME businesses](https://armor-owa.com/managed-print-services-en/printing-solution) - [Resellers : become an OWA Print Services partner](https://armor-owa.com/managed-print-services-en/become-reseller) - - With its Managed Print Services (MPS) solution, Armor Print Solutions offers to free companies from the management of their printer fleets, with a triple benefit: the optimization and automation of the management tasks of existing printer fleets, rapid savings, and an eco-responsible solution. - [COLLECTION SERVICES](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service) - - [Collecting cartridges for businesses](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service/businesses) - [General-public collection service](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service/general-public) - [Distributors : become a collection partner](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service/distributors) - [OWA collection : how does it work?](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service/free-collection-empty-cartridge) - [Pick-up requirements for your collection boxes](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service/conditions-removal-cartons-collection) - [Complete traceability with your material report](https://armor-owa.com/collection-service/materials-report-cartridge-recycling) - - As a supplier of refurbished printing consumables, Armor Print Solutions places the collection of empty cartridges at the center of its concerns. This is a key stage in the process of reusing cartridges and toners, which allows us to act in favor of waste reduction. OWA is therefore the first printing solution that gives 100% value to your collected laser cartridges to encourage both the circular economy and sustainable development. - [CARTRIDGES](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges) - Toner cartridges - [Why choose our remanufactured toner range?](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/toner) - [All our products for laser printers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-toner) - Copier cartridges - [Why choose our remanufactured copier range?](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/copier) - [All our products for multifunctional photocopiers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-copier) - Ink cartridges - [Why choose our remanufactured inkjet range?](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/ink-jet) - [Our products for consumer printers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-consumer) - [Our products for professional printers](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-professional) - [Our plotter products](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-plotter) - [Our products for franking machines](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-franking) - [PRINTING SOLUTIONS](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions) - Printing with ink bottles for tank printer - [Why choose our range of refurbished ink bottles?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/ink-bottles) - [All our products for tank printers](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/catalog-ink-bottles) - Professional label printing - [Why choose our refurbished range for labelling?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/professional-labelling) - [All our products for professional label printing](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/catalog-professional-labelling) - Wide format printing - [Why choose our remanufactured wide format range?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/large-format-printing) - [All our products for wide format printing](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-ink-jet-plotter) - 3D printing - [Why choose our remanufactured range of 3D filaments?](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/responsible-3d-printing) - [All our products for 3D printing](https://armor-owa.com/printing-solutions/catalogue-3d-filaments) - [RIBBONS & CASSETTES](https://armor-owa.com/tapes-cassettes) - Laminated tapes - [Why choose our range of laminated tapes?](https://armor-owa.com/tapes-cassettes/laminated-tapes) - [All our products for labelling](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-laminated-tapes) - Printer ribbons and cassettes - [Why choose our range of tapes and cassettes?](https://armor-owa.com/tapes-cassettes/impact) - [All our products for impact printers and typewriters](https://armor-owa.com/remanufactured-cartridges/catalogue-impact) - [PRINTERS](https://armor-owa.com/refurbished-printers) - [ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS](https://armor-owa.com/accessories-spare-parts) - [MANAGED PRINT SERVICES](https://armor-owa.com/managed-print-services-en) - - [Printers fleet management simplfied](https://armor-owa.com/managed-print-services-en/management-printers-fleet) - 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They must comply with the intellectual property rights of the original manufacturer. Cartridges may include either new compatibles or **reconditioned cartridges, commonly referred to as "remanufactured" cartridges**. The latter are manufactured from empty original cartridges which are refilled with ink or toner powder.* *Here are five good reasons to use [**remanufactured cartridges**](https://www.armor-owa.com/print-solutions/eco-friendly-cartridge)  for all your printing needs:*   ## 1. A more cost-effective solution It [costs less](https://www.armor-owa.com/print-solutions/reduced-cost-per-page-printer) to remanufacture a printer cartridge. In fact, the cost of the raw materials used and of the energy consumed during manufacturing **is significantly reduced**. Additionally, compatible cartridges manufacturers primarily allocate their spending to the research and development of the cartridge. Their goal is to provide [high-quality cartridges](https://www.armor-owa.com/print-solutions/professional-ink-cartridge) at a reduced price. This is not the case for printer manufacturers which put more emphasis on improving their line of printers. They also tend **to pass on their high costs to the customer through the cartridge prices**.   ## 2. A higher yielding cartridge Research and development has made it possible for some compatible cartridges to have a higher yield. Some compatibles manufacturers have been able to **increase their cartridge’s yield by up to 300% of the standard yield**. To ensure that the advertised yield is accurate, we recommend checking that **it complies with specific tests**. Using a strict procedure, these tests verify the number of pages that one cartridge can print.  [Inkjet cartridges](https://www.armor-owa.com/inkjet-cartridge) must be tested as specified in [ISO/IEC 24711](https://www.iso.org/standard/50016.html) and [24712](https://www.iso.org/standard/50017.html), whereas [toner cartridge](https://www.armor-owa.com/laser-cartridge) yields are tested as specified in[ ISO/IEC 19752](https://www.iso.org/standard/34911.html) and [19798](https://www.iso.org/standard/64862.html).   ## 3. Comparable in quality to the original cartridge Contrary to popular belief, **their quality is comparable to that of the original cartridges**, provided that they have received quality-assurance certification. It is important to verify this by checking the packaging for certifications and standards. It is recommended to use cartridges manufactured in **certified factories** (e.g. [ISO 9001](https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html),[ ISO 14001](https://www.iso.org/iso-14001-environmental-management.html)). They should also comply with **certain standards** (e.g. [DIN 33870-1 and 2](https://www.iso.org/member/1511.html), [ASTM](https://www.astm.org/), etc. for toner cartridges) which are met by being subjected to extremely strict testing. The** manufacturers’ industrial experience and technological expertise** are also an important factor in determining quality.   ## 4. Service and warranty People are often wary of compatibles as they do not have a manufacturer’s warranty. However, **using compatibles does not affect the printer’s warranty**. Additionally, some compatibles manufacturers offer their own [warranties and services](https://www.armor-owa.com/print-solutions/professional-cartridge-services)(e.g. lifetime warranties, on-site maintenance for troubleshooting and repairing printers, a free dedicated hotline, etc.). When they do, they must provide a phone number and address on the packaging as well as their contact information.** [The Qualicert label](https://www.sgs.co.uk/)** also ensures **high-quality services** (e.g. manufacturing, collection, service).                                                                                                      ## 5. An environmentally friendly action By opting for remanufactured or reconditioned cartridges, you are **reducing your environmental footprint** and participating in the circular economy. Fewer natural resources are used. However, you should be mindful of [greenwashing](https://www.armor-owa.com/print-cartridges-say-no-to-greenwashing). Some manufacturers make this claim without being traceable to prove it. To ensure the manufacturers are environmentally friendly, there are [**eco-labels**](https://www.armor-owa.com/laser-cartridge) (e.g. [NF Environnement](http://marque-nf.com/en/why-buy-nf/),[ Nordic Ecolabel,](https://www.nordic-ecolabel.org/) [Blue Angel](https://www.blauer-engel.de/en/products/paper-printing/tonermodule)). These are displayed on the packaging. They cannot be obtained by original cartridge manufacturers. Alternatively, you **can inquire about the collection programme in place and how end-of-life cartridges are processed**.   *There are many benefits to using remanufactured or reconditioned cartridges over original cartridges. They are a great alternative if you wish to reduce your expenses while ensuring the same print quality as the manufacturer. However, it will be necessary to keep an eye on certifications, labels and standards which provide proof of this as well as those for services provided. * *[![KNOW MORE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6183496/29f04bb4-a092-44d6-8095-c9ad02b9ae31.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6183496/29f04bb4-a092-44d6-8095-c9ad02b9ae31)* Tags: [Expert advices](https://blog.altkin-group.com/tag/expert-advices) [Back to Blog](https://blog.altkin-group.com) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Related Articles ## [What is a remanufactured compatible cartridge?](https://blog.altkin-group.com/remanufactured-compatible-cartridge?hsLang=en-gb) [Read More](https://blog.altkin-group.com/remanufactured-compatible-cartridge?hsLang=en-gb) ## [New OWA remanufacturable inkjet cartridges – BROTHER Inkjet Cartridges - February 2025](https://blog.altkin-group.com/new-owa-remanufactured-inkjet-cartridges-brother-inkjet-cartridges-february-2025?hsLang=en-gb) New remanufacturable inkjet cartridges for BROTHER We continue to expand our product range with new... 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