Printer Manufacturer Warranty Myths

Marketing tactics and consumer confusion often discourages customers from trying products other than the "original" OEM version. The fact here is very simple. Just as you can walk into a CVS Pharmacy and purchase CVS cough syrup for under half of what you can purchase let's say "Vicks" cough syrup. The same holds true to any product that offers the same exact ingredients for a lower cost.

Myth: Using a remanufactered, compatible, or any cartridge other than that of the OEM version of whatever company made it, will void the equipment's warranty.

Fact: U.S., Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975 states that any warranty from any company for ANY product, can NOT be voided because of use of aftermarket products. This is also known as the “anti-tying” provision. 

HP Said it best...

Top Hewlett-Packard executive Pradeep Jatwani, a Senior Vice President with the printer giant, acknowledged that intellectual property rights are vital in the printer industry. Further, Jotwani said he believes there should be an industry for companies that sell remanufactured supplies. “I think the customers draw the line. Part of that choice is they can choose our original supplies, which is always what we’d like them to do. But there is a segment of the market that is cost conscious and that draws a different line.”

Spread the word about this myth to everyone you know. This simple myth brought to you by major printer manufacterers can cost you hundreds of your hard earned dollars.

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