1. What is the difference between compatible and brand name toner? There are 3 main differences between compatible and brand name toner... - The first one is that our compatible toner is manufactured in California so we are creating jobs in the United States. - The second difference is our toner cartridges are "green" in that we reuse the plastic housing again and again so they don't end up in landfills. - The third and maybe the most important difference to the consumer is the price. The consumer can save on average 20 to 30 percent over the brand name and still receive the same quality. If you are considering switching toners you might want to know that the compatible toner that the Laser Printer Resource provides comes with the same warranty as brand name toner.