Remanufactured & Compatible Ink Cartridges There are two main types of generic inkjet cartridges: remanufactured and compatible Compatible inkjet cartridges are made from mostly new materials and meet or exceed specifications from companies such as Epson, HP, and Canon. Remanufactured ink cartridges are made from recycled inkjet cartridges. The cartridges have been disassembled, inspected, cleaned, restored, reassembled, and filled with new ink. They are then tested, sealed, and packaged. Remanufactured cartridges are also designed to be compatible with your printer and meet or exceed OEM standards. If you see both terms used, that means it's a remanufactured ink cartridge. Both remanufactured and compatible inkjet cartridges can give you high-quality ink and save you money, but remanufactured cartridges have added benefits. They help to stimulate demand for recycling, reduce waste going into landfills and polluting water and soil, and require only a fraction of the energy and resources that a completely new cartridge requires. By choosing remanufactured for your replacement ink cartridge, you are helping to protect the earth and create a more sustainable world. But what about the warranty? HP, Lexmark, Canon, and the other big companies would like you to believe that buying a generic cartridge voids your entire warranty, but that's not true. You don't have to buy Epson ink for an Epson printer. The Magnuson-Moss Act, passed in 1975, prohibits a company from voiding your printer warranty if you use another company's ink. They are not legally required to pay for damage caused directly by the ink itself, but they have to prove the ink was at fault. The rest of the warranty remains in effect. By buying quality compatible ink from reliable sellers, you greatly reduce any risk of printer problems. In any case, the money you save will eventually allow you to afford a new inkjet printer!