Taking a Look at HP Ink Cartridges
Have you ever thought about the history of the company that makes your HP ink cartridges? Hewlett Packard was founded in 1939 and started its operations in a Palo Alto single car garage, becoming the original Silicon Valley start-up. By 1959, Hewlett Packard had become a multinational company establishing a marketing division in Geneva and a manufacturing facility in Boeblingen, Germany. In 1975, Hewlett Packard became a truly global company with its non-U.S. revenues exceeding its U.S. revenue.
In 1993, the company reached an amazing landmark when it sold its 10 millionth LaserJet printer. In 2017, the company acquired the entire printing business of Samsung along with thousands of print technology patents held by Samsung. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is now one of the world’s leading enterprise technology companies.
Original HP Ink Cartridges
The company manufactures a range of class-leading printers and multifunctional devices that employ both inkjet and laser technology. The fact that inkjet and laser printing technologies are so fundamentally different dictates that ink cartridges are significantly different to the toner-type consumables used by the company’s LaserJet machines. HP ink cartridges are known as OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) units. There are also units made by third-party manufacturers designed to be replacements for genuine HP ink cartridges.
These are known as compatible or generic units. Third-party manufacturers copy original ink cartridges and sell them to the market at lower prices than originals. Compatibles generally sell for less than OEM units because third-party manufacturers have little to no research and development costs. They simply must produce the best possible copy of an existing OEM unit.
Genuine HP Ink Cartridges vs Compatibles
While genuine HP ink cartridges are typically more expensive than non-OEM replacements, cost considerations should be put aside where possible. Original HP ink cartridges will be manufactured to the highest standards and are guaranteed to function flawlessly in the printers for which they have been manufactured. HP designs and manufactures the printer and the cartridge that works with it. They create not just a printer and separate consumables but a print solution where the printer and its consumables form a cohesive solution working together to deliver the highest yield while maintaining the best possible print quality.
Unlike the fairly “anonymous” third-party manufacturers, HP has a high profile, very valuable brand which they cannot afford to damage. Third-party consumables manufacturers are never household names and there is far less reputational risk for these companies if they bring products to market that deliver poor performance. The leading brand companies have corporate social responsibility programmes and invest resources in producing their products with the lowest environmental impact and smallest carbon footprint.
More than 4.7 billion recycled plastic bottles and more than 114 million used plastic coat hangers have been used to manufacture new original HP Ink cartridges and toner cartridges to date. More than 875 million original HP ink cartridges (including toner units) have been recycled by customers in conjunction with HP Planet Partners, the company’s return and recycling programme for computer equipment and printing supplies, available in over 50 territories and countries globally. None of the compatible manufacturers show the same environmental sensitivity and are far less concerned about environmental issues.
Professional Advice and Competitive Pricing
At Raydian, we supply all multifunctional device and print consumables, as well as parts for most leading models. We stock a choice of original cartridges made by the manufacturer of the device or compatibles made by a third-party company. Brands we are certified to stock and supply include HP, Samsung, Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Xerox, and Brother among others. We primarily believe in the quality and value offered by original consumables. If you have an HP InkJet printer, we always recommend using original ink cartridges. For cost-sensitive consumers, we also stock a wide range of price-competitive, high-quality compatibles.
At Raydian, we stock an extensive range of printer and multifunctional device consumables, including replacements for the latest models to units for older machines. We pride ourselves on both our availability and our range. In the unlikely event of us not having your model’s consumables in stock, we will do everything possible to source them for you. If you need printer consumables, printers, multifunctional devices, or managed print solutions, contact us at Raydian today. We offer an extensive range of OEM and compatible replacement consumables and give expert advice on any matter related to printing and office automation.