Every toner cartridge that PCL Direct Group remanufactures is one less cartridge that ends up in a landfill, and, in the last year we have produced 68,000 remanufactured toners. That's something we can all feel good about.
In today's fast-paced business world, it's essential to have reliable and efficient office equipment. One of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in an office is a photocopier. To keep it running smoothly, you need to regularly replace the toner. However, the cost of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) toner can be prohibitively high.
This is where remanufactured photocopier toner comes in. In this blog, we'll explore the benefits of using remanufactured photocopier toner.
Cost savings
Remanufactured toner cartridges are significantly cheaper than OEM cartridges.Several studies have indicated the low costs associated with remanufacturing toner, are typically 20-30% cheaper when compared to the significant manufacturing costs of OEM toner.
This is because remanufacturers, like PCL Direct Group, use empty OEM cartridges, that have been used previously, to produce new toner cartridges. Each cartridge is carefully cleaned, refilled, and rigorously tested to ensure that it meets or exceeds the standards of the original manufacturer. We replace any worn parts and use a high-quality Chemically Produced / Prepared Toner (CPT) rather than Conventional or Mechanically Ground Toner. This process saves money on materials and manufacturing costs, which results in a more affordable product for the end user.
Why is CPT beneficial?
Chemically Produced or Chemically Prepared Toner (CPT) has been evolving as photocopiers and printers become more sophisticated and has been at the heart of print quality and environmental safety and provides several advantages over conventional products.
Chemically Produced or Chemically Prepared Toner (CPT) has been evolving as photocopiers and printers become more sophisticated and has been at the heart of print quality and environmental safety and provides several advantages over conventional products.
For a start, conventional toner particles are large and uneven and contain additives to help fix them to paper. The distribution is, therefore, quite uneven so the resulting print quality can sometimes be unreliable and there is a chance that the paper might curl as more toner is laid on it. CPT - of which the well-known polymerised toner is a variety - is made with smaller, smoother particles with narrow size and charge distribution and can fix to paper at lower fusing temperatures. By using smaller, more uniform particles the toner goes further as well, as it doesn't take so much to produce a print or copy, giving rise to cartridges lasting for longer periods of time, depending on the print volume and coverage, of course.
Environmental benefits
The process of remanufacturing toner cartridges, with CPT is also environmentally friendly. Not only are there fewer processes, and, therefore, less energy involved in producing CPT toner than conventional toner, but, by reusing empty OEM cartridges, we help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Additionally, remanufacturing toner cartridges requires less energy and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than manufacturing new cartridges. Choosing remanufactured toner cartridges is an easy way to reduce your business's carbon footprint.
Quality and reliability
Remanufactured toner cartridges are often just as good as their OEM counterparts. As we have already read, the quality and reliability of the remanufacturerd CPT toners are in keeping with those of the OEM toners. Additionally, reputable remanufacturers test their products to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards. Choosing a reputable remanufacturer can result in toner cartridges that perform just as well as OEM cartridges.
When the going gets tough
At PCL Direct Group we always know when there is a shortage of OEM toner on the market because we find the demand for our remanufactured toners and comsumables increases rapidly and we are only too happy to step up to the task. This was especially true following the pandemic, when there was a global shortage of photocopier machines and consumables manufactured in the Far East. As a result of uninterrupted production at our operation, in the UK, we have been able to satisfy demand, quickly, and in high volumes, when OEM toners and machines are not available. In the last year alone we have remanufactured 68,000 toners.
In conclusion
Remanufactured photocopier toner cartridges offer many benefits, including cost savings, environmental benefits, quality and reliability, a variety of types, and ease of supply. If you're looking for an affordable, environmentally friendly option for your business's photocopier, remanufactured toner cartridges are worth considering.
For more information contact us by email: sales@pcl-direct.com or call: 02476 66 33 66
