http://www.tomatoink.com/blog/5-myths-about-non-oem-printer/
Great read for all of those that do not use them. I especially like 5 and 6, but read the list...
#5. USING NON-OEM PRODUCTS VOIDS THE PRINTER WARRANTY
MYTH – When OEMs issue such warnings, these are couched in ambiguous language – “could”, “may” are some of the terms used. This is because printer warranty is not and by law cannot be voided by using a different brand of cartridge so long as it is made to specifications. Congress enacted the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act in 1975 precisely so that company monopolies would not thrive; so that consumers would have access to competitively priced products rather be forced to buy monopolistic products with inflated pricing.
#6 6. COMPATIBLES WILL DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER
MYTH – Not true, just because a printer cartridge is non-OEM doesn’t mean that it will damage your printer or be defective.Yes, sometimes you will find a “bad” printer cartridge, whether it’s OEM or non-OEM, but that’s most likely due to human error or a glitch at the factory. “One bad apple ruins the batch” doesn’t apply here. This has nothing to with the brand or lack thereof. Any ink or toner cartridge may damage your printer if it is defective or is used incorrectly. The occasional defective product may be produced by OEM companies as well as by manufactures of compatibles. |
