Original HP cartridges. Real versus imagined savings
26 April 2023
Buying non-original consumables for HP printers, users believe that they are saving. But is it?
Immediate savings on non-original cartridges can mean up to 25% higher costs in the long run, including cartridge issues and reprint costs.
95% of users who have problems with non-original cartridges complain about poor print quality.
Up to 70% print quality depends on original HP cartridge.
49% of non-original cartridges are unusable immediately after unpacking or fail during operation.
Due to non-original cartridges, the number of calls to service support can increase 4 times.
1 of 3 users experience printer failures due to problems with non-original cartridges.
Using non-original cartridges consumes 32% more energy, which leads to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
Buy original consumables, save money.
* The above data is based on studies: «EMEA SpencerLab Monochrome Reliability Study», study conducted by Photizo Group, «EMEA Four Elements Consulting LCA Study».