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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 Ricoh 405538 High-Yield Magenta Ink Cartridge (GC 21MH)

Page Yield: 2,300

Reg. Price $22.99

Our Price $17.99

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Buy 3 or More Magenta for $16.00 each (save $5.97+)

Our compatible 405538 (GC 21MH) high-yield magenta inkjet cartridges for your Ricoh printer are manufactured to meet the same original specifications and performance standards as the Ricoh 405538 OEM cartridges. Our compatible 405538 ink cartridges contain a brand new chip which allows you to track your printer ink levels. Benefit from tracking ink levels with our compatible 405538 magenta cartridge with a smart chip.

We offer a 100% Quality Satisfaction Guarantee on our compatible 405538 inkjet cartridges.

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Specifications

SKU	Product Type	Printer Brand	OEM Number	Ink Color	Cartridge Yield Type	Page Yield	Cost Per Page	Shelf Life
405538	Ink Cartridge	Ricoh	405538	Magenta	High	2,300	899.50 cents	36 Months

*Average cartridge page yield in accordance with ISO IEC 24711

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Compatible 405536 HY Black Ink for Ricoh

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4/30/2017

5.0

This is just like the brand name ink.

By Iris

from Brunswick, GA

Comments about Compatible 405539 HY Yellow Ink for Ricoh:

I use all the 4 compatible colors for the printer at work.

4/30/2017

5.0

Just as good as the brand name Ricoh ink. I will buy again.

By Iris89

from Brunswick, GA

Comments about Compatible 405536 HY Black Ink for Ricoh:

I use this ink for work.

6/15/2014

5.0

Excellent.

By DCVB

from Durham, NC

Comments about Compatible 405538 HY Magenta Ink for Ricoh:

Good product.....................at a great price!

10/5/2013

1.0

Ink Cartridge error report

By carravi

from R.I.

Comments about Compatible 405538 HY Magenta Ink for Ricoh:

Installation of cartridge is reported by the printer as empty

10/5/2013

1.0

Ink Cartridge error report

By carravi

from R.I.

Comments about Compatible 405536 HY Black Ink for Ricoh:

Installation of cartridge is reported by the printer as empty

4/8/2013

5.0

Good product, at a very good price!

By DCVB

from Durham, NC

Comments about Compatible 405539 HY Yellow Ink for Ricoh:

We've been a customer for the past 6 months and have ordered 3 times during that time period (different colors of ink for our Savin printer). We've been very pleased with 4InkJets products, their prices and the quick delivery time.

1/6/2013

1.0

Disappointed

By MWH1

from Oregon

Comments about Ricoh Compatible 405537 HY Cyan Ink:

Despite being told by the website and LD sales reps that these were correct and compatible with my printer, these items are NOT compatible with the Ricoh GX3000 model. These are high yield cartridges, which are wider than the standard cartridges. On the GX3000 model, these are simply too wide to fit into the cartridge slots making them unusable. Unfortunately, my only remaining option is the OEM product, substantially more expensive. A set of OEM cartridges is over half the cost of the printer and more than the cost of a new HP, Epson or Canon with more features.

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