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Cartridge Comparison Guide

Cartridge Types
Ink & Toner Basics
Number of Pages & Shelf Life

Cartridge Type

	Genuine or OEM (Original) Cartridges	Remanufactured Cartridges	Compatible Cartridges
Description	OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer, meaning the cartridge was made by the same company that made your printer. Original brand cartridges are very reliable and sometimes the only option if your printer is new to market or uncommon.	Remanufactured ink is a genuine brand cartridge that has gone through one cycle of use. After use, the cartridge is recycled, acquired by a remanufacturing facility and put through a rigorous professional refurbishing process. During the refurbishing process the cartridge is disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and tested for quality. It's then carefully refilled, tested again and brought back to life. Buying remanufactured prevents one less cartridge from ending up in a landfill.	A compatible cartridge is a brand new ink cartridge built by a manufacturer other than your printer. It's like buying the generic version of the genuine brand. Most are uniquely designed to differentiate from genuine cartridges. Despite any structural difference you may notice, the cartridge will still fit in your machine and print a full yield, just like the original brand.
Price Factors	Many printer manufacturers follow the razor-and-blades business model which may result in higher priced genuine cartridges.	Remanufactured ink is much cheaper than the original brand ink. It's far more cost effective to refurbish a previously used cartridge than create a new OEM from scratch.	Compatible ink is much cheaper than the original brand. Compatible suppliers don't have to worry about the additional costs that hinder OEMs like new printers or firmware, which lets them keep prices low.
Quality	Original cartridges work extremely well and are covered under a warranty by the printer manufacturer	High quality remanufactured ink will match the quality of the original, but not all remanufactured ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.	High quality compatible ink will match the quality of the original, but not all compatible ink is created equal. Make sure you buy from a reputable supplier in order to get the absolute best results.

What's the difference between ink and toner cartridges?

	Ink Cartridges	Toner Cartridges
Printer Type	Work with inkjet printers	Work with laser printers
Material	Liquid ink	Dry powder
How it works	Inkjet printers use a series of nozzles that spray tiny drops of ink directly on the print suface	Laser toner printers use static electricity and heat to bond dry toner powder to a page
Commonly used by	Casual home users, small business and photographers	Large businesses and schools

Number of Pages You Can Print	A cartridge's page yield is the estimated number of pages you can print. Page yield is based on 5% page coverage. This means that the quoted page yield is based upon printed pages where only 5% of the page has been imprinted with ink. For example, a short memo has approximately 5% coverage. If you have a cartridge that has a yield of 500 pages, it can print 500 pages of that short memo. If you are printing letters, photos or graphics, your coverage will vary greatly and your page yield will drop significantly.
Cartridge Warranty and Shelf Life	Most ink and toner cartridges include a warranty or "best by" date on their box. Remanufactured and compatible ink cartridges can last 12-18 months unopened, and toner cartridges can last up to 3 years.
Cartridge Care and Storage	Only open a cartridge when you need it. Opened cartridges will eventually dry out, especially if the protective tape or clip has been removed. If you have an open ink cartridge around and would like to try and prevent it from drying out, place it nozzle side up in a plastic airtight tub. If your cartridge came with protective tape or a clip reapply both before storing. Place a damp cloth or paper towel in the tub, next to the cartridge and keep it stored in a cool, dark place.

Compatible Brother TN250 Black Laser Toner Cartridge

Page Yield: 2200

86%Recommend this product

Reg. Price $19.99

Our Price $8.99

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Buy 3 or More Black for $7.99 each (save $3.00+)

123inkjets offers high quality compatible alternatives to expensive OEM (genuine) Brother TN250 (TN-250) black laser toner cartridges. Exceptional yields and remarkable results at a phenomenal discount! All 123inkjets brand compatible cartridges are backed by a 2 year guarantee and ship fast!

Compatible Printers

DCP Series

DCP-1000

Fax Printers

Intellifax

MFC MultiFunction Printers

Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Shelf Life
TN250	Toner Cartridge	Brother	TN250	Black	Standard Yield	2200	0.41 cents	24-36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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11/20/2016

5.0

As good as Brother original toner

By AMTOOCH

from Pittsburgh, PA

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

I never used 123Inkjets before but I will again. I received the toner one day earlier than expected and so far, the generic toner works as good as the original Brother toner.

12/1/2015

4.0

I would and have bought this product again and again

By freedomfighter1945

from Atlanta

About Me Frequent User

Pros

Clean Replacement
Easy To Install
Sharp Tones & Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday documents
Graphics & Charts
Professional Documents

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

Letters

9/20/2012

5.0

TN250

By meanjean

from Missouri

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

I have used this product with my Brother DCP1000 for several years and have not had any problems with it. Keeping the machine clean and inserting the TN250 into the drum properly and you have no problems in printing anything. It does not smear,clog up or anything...it does what it is supposed to do...PRINT PERFECTLY!

1/22/2011

4.0

Quality not quantity

By Jore

from New York, NY

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

I wanted to save money on shipment, so I ordered one cartridge for immediate use, and one for future stock.

Bad move, the expiration date was four months after it was received. Still a good value, but I was somewhat disappointed.

5/30/2010

4.0

Second time a charm

By llvdrivers

from Florida

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

The original purchase arrived in damaged condition. The toner material spilled out of the protective packaging all over. I called, and a new one was at my home in 2 days. Thanks

3/19/2010

5.0

Good product value.

By BaSteKo

from Chicago, Il.

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

Product was received in a very timely manner. Installation was very easy, and it performed as expected immediately. With a rated copy life of 2200 copies, it will take some time to evaluate the quantity productivity of this refill. For the price, it is a great value.

3/5/2010

5.0

Good deal for the money

By Mordillo21

from Raleigh, NC

Comments about Compatible TN250 Black Toner for Brother:

I used to pay around $ 17 at the local ink store and for the same price I got 3 cartridges, good deal and quality.

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Compatible Printers

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Fax Printers

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MFC MultiFunction Printers

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