HP Photosmart-C3180 Ink Cartridges

Genuine HP ink cartridges are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) products made by HP and specifically engineered to provide the highest quality prints from HP printers. On the other hand, compatible ink cartridges are produced by third-party companies.

An obvious difference between a genuine and compatible ink cartridge is the price - a compatible ink cartridge is usually significantly cheaper than an OEM cartridge. So does this mean compatible ink doesn't deliver the same level of performance or quality?

While printer manufacturers will suggest that's the case, it's not necessarily true.

The reality is that manufacturers like HP have traditionally followed the 'razor and blades' model when it comes to selling printers and ink. This means they sell printers at a minimal profit but subsequently make significant ongoing profits through the sale of expensive replacement ink cartridges and other consumables. The availability of low-cost compatible inks undermines this model, which is why OEM manufacturers claim they are of inferior quality.

Certainly, some are inferior and using them may even risk damaging your HP printer. But there are also high-quality compatibles which won't damage your printer and performance is similar to genuine HP ink cartridges.

The compatible toners sold by Good Egg are such products. In addition to being ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, they come with a 12-month performance guarantee, so you can buy with confidence.

Please note that cartridges sold by Good Egg are intended only for use in printers made for and purchased in New Zealand. If you own a printer manufactured for a different market, our cartridges — genuine/original as well as compatible — may not work due to different firmware settings.

If you require the very best quality printing from your HP Photosmart-C3180 inkjet printer then we recommend you buy genuine HP OEM ink cartridges. The genuine HP ink cartridges sold by Good Egg are very competitively priced, so you can get the quality you need without breaking the bank.

We also offer compatible ink cartridges. While not made by HP, they are guaranteed to work with your printer. If you’re looking to save money without sacrificing quality, these are a great option. Print yield and quality are similar to genuine cartridges but at a much lower price. Up to 70% cheaper!

Compatible inks are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. In addition, they come with a 12-month performance guarantee, so you can buy with confidence.

OEM printer manufacturers are making it more difficult for customers to use compatible inks and toners by pushing automatic firmware updates that prevent printers from recognising them. This is seen as an unfair practice by many because it takes away the customer's right to choose which products they use with their printer.

The solution to this is simple. All you need to do is change your printer settings so that future automatic firmware updates (which are on by default) don't occur.

It's important to be aware that your HP 4-year printer warranty is voided if non-genuine HP consumables have been used (see details here). For that reason, you may decide not to use compatible products until after the warranty period of your printer expires.

When you use compatible products supplied by Good Egg you're protected. In the unlikely event they are proven to have damaged your printer, our suppliers will repair, or if necessary, replace it with an equivalent model of the same or better specifications up to the value of $1,000. See warranty details here.

Ink only ever seem to run out when you urgently need to get a print job done! The good news is that changing cartridges is quick and easy. Check out this guide from HP which shows how to replace a ink cartridge in a HP Photosmart-C3180.

In the unlikely event your product is faulty, please check with us to organise a replacement or refund. See our warranty page for full details.

Fast delivery! Your order will be dispatched on the same day from warehouses in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch if placed before 2 pm Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays. Typically deliveries to major towns and cities take 1 to 2 days, while it may take a day or two longer for rural areas. You will be notified when your order has been dispatched and provided with a tracking number so you can monitor the progress of your order.

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