Wednesday 20 February 2019

Are you allowed to use a compatible cartridge in your printer?

A common question is if you are allowed to use a compatible / remanufactured cartridges without voiding the printer warranty.

The answer to this question is Yes. You are allowed to do this which is also very clearly stated in the Magnusson-Moss Warranty act issued by the Federal Trade Commission. The printer makers cannot force you into only buying their cartridges, it’s up to you as a consumer to make the choice on what you want to buy.

The use of compatible cartridges WILL NOT VOID your printer warranty. It is illegal for the manufacturer to prevent you from using inkjet/ toner cartridge from other sources than the original manufacturer. You are the consumer, and you have a choice.

In the United States this is stipulated in the "MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY IMPROVEMENT ACT" passed by the US Congress.