Best laser printer toner

The cost of buying new laser toner could potentially run into hundreds of pounds a year, so if you own a laser printer you'll want to get the best possible deal when you restock your supply. Plus you'll want to know the toner you're buying is worth the money.

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

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Best laser 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 compatible and remanufactured toner cartridges, sometimes at a fraction of the price of original alternatives.

If you're worried about having problems with third-party toner, in our survey 85% of people never experienced any issues at all with the best-rated compatible toner supplier.

Even if there were an issue, the company offers a money-back guarantee on all cartridges it sells. It also has a lifetime printer guarantee for its own-brand cartridges. If anything goes wrong, it'll cover the cost of repairing your printer, and replace it if need be.

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^{Table notes: Survey conducted in April 2021 with 11,618 Which? members and members of the general public. Toner cartridge sample size 1,550. We needed at least 30 responses for a brand to be included. Individual sample sizes in brackets. Print quality Survey based rating on how satisfied people are with the quality of prints. Ease of use Rating for ease of installing and using the toner. Customer Score Based on satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending each retailer if asked.}

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More on the brands in this year's toner 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 their cartridges. The Cartridge People website also offers free delivery on all orders.

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 warrantee on all own-brand cartridges, which covers 'any problem whatsoever'. You can browse both original and compatible cartridges on the Cartridge Save website.

Cartridge World

This retailer also stocks original toners alongside its own brand of compatible cartridges. The money back guarantee lasts for 12 months on products that develop any faults. To return unopened products, you just have the usual 30 days. The Cartridge World website website offers free delivery on orders over £10.

Best places to buy laser 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?.

^{Table notes: In April 2021, we asked 1,204 Which? members and members of the general public 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. The customer score is based on satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending each retailer if asked. n/a means we had too few individual responses to give a rating.}

More on the 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.

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 their cartridges. The Cartridge People website also offers free delivery on all orders.

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 warrantee on all own-brand cartridges, which covers 'any problem whatsoever'. You can browse both original and compatible cartridges on the Cartridge Save website.

Cartridge World

This retailer also stocks original toners alongside its own brand of compatible cartridges. The money back guarantee lasts for 12 months on products that develop any faults. To return unopened products, you just have the usual 30 days. The Cartridge World website offers free delivery on orders over £10.

eBay

eBay sells practically everything, so it’s no great surprise to see toner cartridges of all kinds listed. Be sure to check with individual sellers for warrantee and returns information.

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How to recycle your used 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. 

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 off your hands. For more information on recycling your printer cartridges, see our guide on how to buy the best printer.