HP provides wide range of products for home and office needs which includes desktop personal computers, laptops, accessories as well as printers along with toners and cartridges for printing requirements.

HP’s original ink and toner cartridges provide exceptional printing performance. With more than 80% of ink cartridges and 100% of toner cartridges containing recycled content, HP is committed to reducing its impact on the environment.

However, there are printer consumables which are non-genuine that claim that the quality of their products is the same as the original cartridges. In reality, that is not true they will fail to provide the reliability, longevity and consistency that the original products would provide. They may be compatible with the printer but the quality, performance and reliability will not be of the high quality when compared to the HP original toner and ink cartridges.

It is very common in the market to find fake replications of every brand including HP. Always make sure that the HP cartridges purchased are originally manufactured by HP and the appropriate option would be to purchase these from an HP Authorize reseller.

Being an authorized reseller of many brands including HP, Astro Supplies will be able to help you identify and supply genuine HP products. Given below are few steps that would help you identify the difference between genuine and non-genuine toners and cartridges

Identify product genuineness via smartphone

Every HP product comes with an HP security seal and QR code. You can scan the QR code using your mobile to identify if the product is genuine. If the product is genuine, you will find a validation screen from HP.

Advanced security labels

The new security labels that HP has introduced provide improved copy and tamper protection. The label also consists of the addition of toner and ink icons.

Tamper Evident Labels

These labels are used for unique identification and can eliminate any possibility of label switching. In this way, we will be able to restrain the frauds from tampering with the products by any means.

How to select the product?

Like so many tech devices we use today, the perfect printer choice is often as unique as the person or organization using it. From simple and streamlined devices to high-speed juggernauts, there are many different types of printers on the market today.

While shopping for a printer may feel overwhelming, there’s one important thing to keep in mind: the features you prioritize will have a huge impact on your long-term satisfaction. Below are the guiding points to keep in mind while purchasing a printer

1. Print speed
2. Color or B&W
3. Single or multifunction
4. Inkjet, laser, or tank printer
5. Paper handling
6. Duty cycle and recommended monthly page volume
7. Energy efficiency
8. Overall costs
9. Support for XL cartridges
10. HP Instant Ink

The use of HP genuine ink and toners will prolong the life of the device and provide the same reliability and performance for a long period of time, which will customer peace of mind.

Where to purchase

The most trusted way to purchase HP products is directly from their website or from an authorized reseller. Being the authorized HP Partner and Dealer for inks and toners, Astro Supplies will be able to help you in providing genuine HP products at affordable rates. We are the authorized supplier of many brands including HP. If you are not sure about the ink or toners that fits your printer, we will be happy to assist you and supply the best one that suits your needs.