Best cheap printer toner for your laser printer

Buying new printer toner can run into hundreds of pounds a year. This is where we come in, as we know which brands offer the best cheap printer toner.

Based on our survey of printer toner customers, below are the best printer toner brands that match high-quality prints with excellent value for money. Plus the best printer toner online retailers, rated for service, value for money and the range of printer toner they offer. 

Not only did two cheap printer toner brands come top in our survey, but their print quality rating almost matches the more expensive, big brands. So you can use our results to save you money and know that you're not compromising on print quality.

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Best printer toner brands

Big brand names tend to dominate the toner market – most laser printer users buy branded toner because the third-party choice is more limited. However, you can find good compatible and remanufactured toner cartridges, sometimes at a fraction of the price of original alternatives. Our top-scoring brands are both cheap printer toner brands.

Many companies offer a money-back guarantee on all cartridges they sell, in case you do encounter a problem. Some also have a lifetime printer guarantee for their own-brand cartridges. So if anything goes wrong, they'll cover the cost of repairing your printer, or replace it if need be.

Only logged-in Which? members can view the cartridge brands behind the ratings. If you're not yet a member, you can get instant access by joining Which? – you'll also get access to all of our online reviews, including batteries, laptops and printers.

^{Table notes Survey in April 2023 of 9,340 Which? Connect panel members. Toner brand sample size 1,129. Individual sample sizes in brackets when you log in. Print quality Based on our survey of member satisfaction. Ease of use Based on installing and using the ink. Customer score Based on satisfaction and likelihood of recommending the toner brand if asked.}

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More on the printer toner brands in this year's survey

Cartridge People 

Cartridge People stocks a wide range of toner cartridges, including its own brand of third-party options. All own-brand cartridges are covered for faults for up to a year, and it promises to fix or replace your printer if any faults develop as a result of using its own-brand cartridges. 

The Cartridge People website also offers free delivery on orders over £30.

Cartridge Save 

Cartridge Save offers a replacement or refund if you encounter a problem with its own-brand cartridges up to three years after purchase. It also promises to repair or replace your printer for free if its own-brand cartridges damage it. 

You can browse both original and compatible cartridges on the Cartridge Save website.

Stinkyink 

Stinkyink stock cartridges for a range of printers, including own-brand and original toner cartridges. It offers a 12-month guarantee on all of its cartridges and will replace your printer, if it's within warranty, in the unlikely event that its cartridges cause irreparable damage. 

The Stinkyink website also offers free delivery on all orders. 

Best places to buy printer toner online

Only logged-in Which? members can view the laser toner retailers behind the ratings. If you're not yet a member, you can get instant access by joining Which? – you'll also get access to all of our online reviews, including batteries, printers and laptops.

^{Table notes: In April 2023, we asked 1,127 Which? Connect members about their experiences of buying toner online. We required at least 30 responses for a brand to be included. Individual sample sizes for each brand shown in brackets. Customer score Based on satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending each retailer if asked. ' - ' means we had too few individual responses to give a rating.}

More on the online toner retailers in this year's survey

Amazon

Amazon doesn’t make its own toner, but it does sell a wide range of original and third-party brands. It’s worth checking returns policies and guarantees with individual sellers before making a purchase. You can browse the range of cartridges on the Amazon website. 

Cartridge People 

Cartridge People stocks a wide range of toner cartridges, including its own brand of third-party options. All own-brand cartridges are covered for faults for up to a year, and it promises to fix or replace your printer if any faults develop as a result of using its cartridges. The Cartridge People website also offers free delivery on orders over £30.

Cartridge Save 

Cartridge Save offers a 100% money-back guarantee, which includes a one-year return window on unopened products. There’s also a three-year warranty on all own-brand cartridges, which covers 'any problem whatsoever'. You can browse both original and compatible cartridges on the Cartridge Save website.

Stinkyink

Stinkyink stocks original and third-party toner for a wide range of printers. The Stinkyink website is easy to browse, and there’s a 12-month guarantee on all cartridges. It also promises to repair or replace your printer if it's within warranty in the unlikely event its cartridges cause irreparable damage.

Printerland 

Printerland offers a wide range of both ink and toner cartridges, with free next-day delivery on all orders on its website Printerland.co.uk. All of its cartridges come with a guarantee and you can contact its printer experts if you need assistance choosing your toner.

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How to recycle your used printer toner cartridges

Every year, millions of used printer cartridges are needlessly dumped into UK landfill. And while most of the big brands have freepost recycling schemes for their own cartridges, they often won’t accept third-party cartridges. However, some retailers, such as Stinkyink, offer a recycling service for all the ink and toner cartridges they sell, including original brand and third-party cartridges. 

Large supermarkets and office supply stores often have dedicated drop-off points for ink and toner, making them a good place to check first. If your nearby supermarkets don’t accept toner, there’s a good chance your local recycling centre will take used cartridges. 

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