In a nutshell it is a refilled toner cartridge. Q Image and Premium Image are two of the most respected brands in toner remanufacturing. Below is a short break down of the remanufacturing process. In general, used cartridges undergoing remanufacturing are first disassembled and the parts inspected. Key parts include the drum, corona wire assembly, wiper blade, and roller. Worn or defective parts are replaced, and the cartridge is cleaned, refilled, and reassembled. Toner cartridges can be remanufactured several times Can my machine use a remanufactured cartridge? Any office equipment that uses a toner cartridge, excluding those requiring toner to be added to the machine, should be able to use a remanufactured toner cartridge. We supply customers with remanufactured toner cartridges and collect spent cartridges. Buying remanufactured toner cartridges and recycling empty cartridges are easy ways to reduce the environmental impact of these products while saving substantial amounts of money. Quality Remanufactured toner cartridges will perform as well as, or better then, new cartridges. We guarantee that the quality of our remanufactured toner cartridges will match or exceed that of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

Remanufactured toner cartridges should not damage the copy machine or printer. Printer damage resulting from a defective toner cartridge is rare and usually very minor. A properly remanufactured cartridge is no more likely to cause damage to a machine than a new cartridge. Additionally, antitrust legislation prohibits copier and printer manufacturers from voiding their warranties when remanufactured toner cartridges are used in their machines. Cost Remanufactured toner cartridges save money. Remanufactured cartridges cost 30% to 60% less on a per copy basis than non-remanufactured cartridges. 97% Recyclable The typical used toner cartridge weighs about 3 pounds and is composed of 40% plastic, 40% metal, and smaller percentages of rubber, paper, foam, and toner. The plastic is made of engineering-grade polymers and takes at least 1,000 years to decompose. However, approximately 97% of these combined components can be recycled and reused. Conserves Resources Accordingly, using remanufactured toner cartridges reduces pollution and waste by minimising the amount of materials, such as plastic, steel, aluminium, and rubber, disposed of in landfills. It also conserves natural resources by eliminating the need for virgin materials used to make new cartridges. For each pound of new material used in remanufacturing, 5 to 9 pounds of virgin materials are conserved. Saves Energy Using remanufactured toner cartridges also saves energy. Approximately 3 quarts of oil are burned in the production of a single new toner cartridge. A used toner cartridge can be remanufactured up to four times, depending on its type and condition, thus potentially saving up to 12 quarts of fuel. Compatibles v Remanufactured? You may hear or see the term "compatible" toner cartridges. Compatible cartridges, according to some vendors websites, are manufactured by third party companies (companies other than the original maker of your equipment) which specialise in after-market products. Compatible toner cartridges use new or mostly new parts but beyond that, the definition is unclear. Some vendors believe compatibles are the same as remanufactured. Others believe compatibles are not the same as remanufactured asserting they contain all new parts (though not OEM parts), except perhaps to reuse the plastic case. At The Cartridge Shop we are very clear on the definition between Compatible and Remanufactured. A remanufactured cartridge as defined here is a cartridge which has been remanufactured to be used again. A compatible cartridge is a new cartridge which has not been used before that was NOT made by the original equipment manufacturer. When looking at our website the product names will tell you which product you are purchasing Genuine: Means this cartridge IS MADE by the Original Equipment Manufacturer i.e. Canon, HP, Brother
Compatible: Means this cartridge is brand new but it was NOT MADE by the original Equipment Manufacturer.
Remanufactured: Means this cartridge has been disassembled and the parts inspected. Key parts include the drum, corona wire assembly, wiper blade, and roller. Worn or defective parts are replaced, and the cartridge is cleaned, refilled, and reassembled. Remanufactured is the best option for the environment.