Genuine Printer Toner At Amazing Prices

Toner is what a laser printer uses to print text and images. The laser printing process is fascinating, and we’re not just saying that because we’re printer geeks!

Designs vary according to the manufacturer, but most toner cartridges look something like this.

Toner is basically plastic dust with some added ingredients to help it adhere to the paper and prevent the toner from clumping.

You need a replacement toner cartridge when your printouts and text get faint. Your printer will likely issue a “low toner” warning before you run out completely.

Toner cartridges are available in four main colors: black, cyan (blue-green), magenta (reddish-pink), and yellow (yellow).

You can use these colors on their own or mix them to create any color you see in documents and images. When all four are combined, they’re referred to as CMYK, which stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black.

If your device only prints in black and white, you’ll just need black toner. For color models, you usually need all four cartridges: black (K), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y). 

Many color devices won’t print at all if one cartridge is empty, even if you’re trying to print just black and white. If you mostly print text, black toner will be your main requirement. 

For photos, graphics, or color documents, you’ll need all color toners for accurate results.

To sum up:

• Monochrome model: only black toner.
• Color model: black, cyan, magenta, yellow.

• High-yield or extra high-yield toner is best if you print a lot. These cartridges last longer, so you won’t have to replace them as often.
• Standard-yield toner is enough if you only print occasionally.
• Page yield is an estimate of how many pages you’ll get from a cartridge. Actual results depend on what you print—lots of graphics or solid areas use up toner faster.

For more details:
- What is the Difference between Standard and High-Yield Toner Cartridges?
- Printing Costs: How To Accurately Calculate Your Printing Cost Per Page

In general, combo packs will save you money. Combo packs of two or more toner cartridges are available for both color and monochrome laser printers.

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): This toner is made by the original printer manufacturer and offers the highest quality and reliability.
• Compatible: These are brand-new cartridges made by third-party companies. They work with your printer, but quality can vary.
• Remanufactured: These are used OEM cartridges that have been cleaned, refilled, and tested. They’re a more eco‑friendly reuse option, but reliability can be inconsistent.

Learn more about this from our article: OEM vs Compatible vs Remanufactured Toner Cartridges

No. Toner Buzz only sells toner manufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Our 17+ years in the toner industry have taught us that OEM toner cartridges deliver superior text and image quality, sharper color, and more pages per cartridge.