Laser printers produce excellent quality documents much more quickly than their inkjet counterparts. However, the cartridges for laser printers can prove to be very expensive.
Laser printer cartridges are available in generic form and are the same quality as the brand name version. These cartridges are less expensive because they have been manufactured by a company other than the printer's original manufacturer.
A generic cartridge shouldn't damage your printer, but it will give you less picture quality. I know it's pricey, but I suggest going for the brand name.
Yes, the printer will function the same if you choose to purchase cheap cartridges of a generic brand. You just many not get the quality of ink or the long lasting ink.
Without knowing your model number, I can't say for sure if your printer has generic cartridges available but typically, yes you can get non-Cannon brand cartridges that will fit a Cannon printer. To find the right cartridge do a Google search and use the term "cannon compatible" and type your cannon cartridge number. This will return a lot of results for generic cartridges for you. One online store I know of that has cannon compatible cartridges is http://www.supermediastore.com .
Generic HP ink cartridges are cheaper than HP brand cartridges. They are about $50 cheaper, brand name items are normally more expensive. HP brand cartridges normally cost about $100.
One of the best ways to save money on printer costs is to consider purchasing generic toner rather than name brand toner cartridges. Whether the printer is used at home for occasional tasks or sees heavy use daily in an office environment, generic toner is often just as good in terms of producing clear copies and managing the same or even more pages than the more expensive cartridges on the market. Finding and comparing different generic toner products does take a little effort, but will often save a significant amount of money over time.
Please stay away from anything generic for your computer and printer. If you want to save money with the printer ink, just visit walmart.com and try their refill kit with the syringe tool.
I do not recommend using another brand of ink cartridges for a separate brand of printer. The printer may have a different process of dispersing the ink in a different way then how the cartridge for another printer might.
Many of the big box stores carry a variety of ink cartridges. While the name brand cartridges tend to be more expensive, many stores have a generic or store brand available at a discounted price. There are also many online stores that sell discounted ink cartridges.
I would always hesitate to use a generic product in a name brand printer. The best course of action is to keep your sturdy cartridge that came with your printer, and purchase a refill kit so that you can save money and get several refills for the price you'd spend on one cartridge at most stores.
It is usually the best idea for your printer's longevity to purchase a cartridge that is the same brand as your printer. This is because the printer and cartridge are specifically designed for each other by the manufacturer. Even though other cartridges may fit and claim to do the same thing, the quality and speed of your printouts may be jeopardized. Usually the price difference between a brand-name and generic cartridge is only a few dollars. Be wise and spend a bit more to ensure the quality of your printouts and life of your printer.
You would need to know the model and brand of your printer in order for someone to tell you which cartridges you need for it. Find out the brand and model and maybe go online to search for cartridges.
You have many different brand of printer and ink cartridges you have the brand name and some off brand names. That are as good as the name brand but for the laser of cost.