COMPATIBLE
INK & TONER
Compatible printer cartridges are brand new cartridges built by an aftermarket manufacturer. The actual ink cartridges may slightly vary in appearance compared to the brand name cartridges or original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Despite that, it does not infringe on any patents and is designed to work on the printer designed for it, similar to OEM cartridges. Because they’re built by an aftermarket manufacturer, these will cost much cheaper than OEM cartridges
REMANUFACTURED
INK & TONER
Meanwhile, remanufactured printer cartridges are recycled OEM cartridges. Essentially, these are cartridges that have been cleaned, restored and refilled with ink. These are tested to ensure that they are working perfectly. Remanufactured printer cartridges are cheaper than genuine OEM cartridges, but are slightly more expensive than compatible printer cartridges.