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We buy a wide variety of makes and models including Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Oki, Samsung and Xerox. Whether your cartridge is brand new and factory sealed or whether the box has been opened TonerMan will still buy this from you. We categorise the condition of cartridges into 3 sections; these are: -
| New Style Packaging | The manufacturers change the packaging every few years. The current style of packaging is more valuable. |
| Old Style Packaging | These cartridges are still valuable but we pay a little less for them if they are in the old style packaging. |
| Open/Damaged Box | We purchase damaged box, open box and out of date cartridges. All we ask is that the cartridge still has its original box and is still sealed in the original cartridge bag. Unfortunately we cannot accept cartridges that are in open bags. |
Don’t worry if you are unable to decipher which category your cartridge falls in to, our website is user friendly. Once you have entered your cartridge number into our search engine pictures of this cartridge will appear in the various styles of packaging; you will then be able to compare your cartridge against the picture shown and select the appropriate one.
OEM stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer". An OEM cartridge refers to a cartridge bearing the same brand name of the printer. Manufacturers such as Canon, Epson, Hewlett Packard etc produce printers as well as the cartridges that are used in them.
A “Compatible Cartridge” means the cartridge was manufactured to meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications for quality. They are manufactured with new components and are often an economical choice when compared to the OEM cartridge. Customers are happy when they find a good compatible cartridge because of the cost savings without sacrificing quality.
A ”Remanufactured Cartridge” is a cartridge that began as an empty unit; which then gets cleaned and refilled. If remanufactured correctly, it should also meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications for quality. A customer who is concerned about the environment will look for a remanufactured cartridge, as well as those who are looking to save costs.
Unfortunately we do not buy compatible or remanufactured cartridges. We will only purchase OEM (original equipment manufacturer).
Brother cartridge numbers are very straightforward to find, they are printed in large letters/numbers on the front of the box. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a TN-04BK. The BK stands for Black. You may also find your cartridge has other letters following the cartridge number. C will show the cartridge is Cyan (blue); the cartridge number would then be TN-04C. M will show the cartridge is Magenta (pink); the cartridge number would then be TN-04M. Y will show the cartridge is Yellow; the cartridge number would then be TN-04Y.
Canon cartridge numbers are very straightforward to find, they are printed on the front of the box. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a C-EXV21 Black (the colour behind the cartridge number deciphers the colour of the cartridge). Canon would show a blue background behind the cartridge number if the cartridge were Cyan. It would show a pink background behind the cartridge number if the cartridge were Magenta. It would show a yellow background behind the cartridge number if the cartridge were Yellow.
Dell cartridge numbers are easy to find as they are printed on the front of the box. However please be aware that the box also states whether the cartridge is a Standard Capacity or High capacity. This will determine the overall price we will pay for your cartridge. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a Dell 3110 Black Standard Capacity.
Epson cartridge numbers can be misleading. On the front of the box, it will show a 4 digit code prefixed with a letter. For example “Epson C1100 Series”. This is NOT your cartridge number but the actual Printer Model that the cartridge is used in. To find the cartridge number you need to turn the box around to the back and there will be a barcode. Just above that you will see “Product No”. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a C13SO50187, C1100 Yellow High Capacity.
HP cartridge numbers can vary a little, but they are probably the easiest to find. The cartridge number will always be printed on the front of the box both in the abbreviation form and the full cartridge number. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a Q6511A the abbreviation form is 11A, please use the full cartridge number when entering your product code in our search engine.
Konica Minolta cartridge numbers can be found on the side of the box. The front of the box shows the Printer Model, this is NOT your cartridge number. If you look at the side of the box, there will be a 10-digit barcode displayed as KONICA MINOLTA PART NUMBER; this is your cartridge number. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a 1710589-007, 2400 Cyan High Capacity.
Lexmark cartridge numbers can be found printed on the front of the box in large letters/number. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a C5220YS. The Y stands for Yellow and the S stands for Standard Capacity. You may also find your cartridge ends with xxxxxYH, in this case the Y stands for Yellow and the H stands for High Capacity.
Oki cartridge numbers can be found on the side of the box. The front of the box shows the Printer Model, this is NOT your cartridge number. On the side of the box above the bar code, it will show “OKI MAT NO” or “P/N” followed by an 8-digit code. This is your cartridge number. For example the picture below shows the cartridge as being a 42127405, C5100 Yellow High Capacity.
Samsung cartridge numbers are shown on the front of the box. However there are 3-digits that follow this number on the front of the box, but these digits can only be found on the side of the box. On the side of the box you will find a sticker with a barcode on it (you may find 2 pre-printed barcodes also, but you are looking for a label stuck onto the box that shows a barcode number). Underneath the barcode you will find “S/N NUMBER” (serial number). Above that barcode you will find the same number that appears on the front of the box but there will be 3 letters after the number, ELS or SEE, this determines what type of cartridge you have. ELS cartridges are for sale in the European market and SEE cartridges are for sale in the non-European market. We can ONLY accept cartridges with ELS. SEE cartridges are NOT compatible with European printers so therefore we CANNOT accept them. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a ML-2550DA/ELS
Xerox show the printer model on the front of the box, this is not your cartridge number.The cartridge number is shown as “REORDER NUMBER”. The picture below shows the cartridge as being a 108R00725.
PLEASE NOTE: We CANNOT accept any cartridges that have the wording "METERED SOLID INK"
The manufacturers change the packaging every few years. The current style of packaging is more valuable. The picture below shows HP’s latest new style packaging. The colours are a light blue and white.
These cartridges are still valuable but we pay a little less for them if they are in the old style packaging. The picture below shows HP’s old style packaging. The colours are dark blue and white.
We purchase damaged box, open box and out of date cartridges. All we ask is that the cartridge still has its original box and is still sealed in the original cartridge bag. Unfortunately we cannot accept cartridges that are in open bags. Damaged boxes can range from label damage, ripped boxes, crushed boxes and unsealed/open boxes.
Yes. The manufacturers change the packaging every few years. The current style of packaging is more valuable, however cartridges in the old style boxes are still valuable but we pay a little less for them.
Yes. Whether your cartridge is brand new and factory sealed or whether the box has been opened TonerMan will still buy this from you. We purchase damaged box, open box and out of date cartridges. All we ask is that the cartridge still has its original box and is still sealed in the original cartridge bag. Unfortunately we cannot accept cartridges that are in open bags.
Please note: Cartridges in open boxes will not be worth as much as factory sealed boxes. If the boxes are already sealed, DO NOT open them.
If you can’t find your OEM cartridges on our website, don’t worry this doesn’t mean we won’t buy them from you! Just email us with all the information that you can find on the box and preferably upload a picture of your cartridge and we will be able to help. Click here to complete an enquiry form.
You have 2 options; you can either post/courier your cartridge(s) to us or if you’re local you can personally drop them off to us.
Postal Option
Send your cartridge to us via Royal Mail/ParcelForce or a courier of your choice. Please be sure to wrap up your cartridges, preferably in brown wrapping paper prior to sending them so to avoid any damage in transit. You can find our postal address in the “Contact Us” section on this website, it will also be printed on your quotation form. (Goods that are damaged in transit please refer to our terms and conditions section 4.13 as the price we pay you may be affected).
TonerMan will contribute £2.50 per toner cartridge and £1 per inkjet cartridge towards your postal costs (this is an addition to the price we will pay you for your cartridge). This will be added to your final payment on your quotation form.
Drop Off
If you are local to us you can also personally drop off the cartridge to us at our business address. All we ask is that you let us know the date and an approximate time that you will arriving. We will also need a printed copy of the quotation that our website will generate once you have searched for your cartridge.
TonerMan offer a variety of payment methods to suit you.
BACS
Money will be transferred directly into your bank account through a BACS transfer. The following details will be needed for a BACS payment, these details will need to be written onto your quotation form.
- Name of Bank/Building Society
- Branch Sort Code
- Bank/Building Society Account Number
- Account Name
Cheque
Your cheque will be sent directly to you in the post within 5 working days from us receiving the cartridge.
Cash
Cash is only available with the Drop off option.
PayPal
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All prices are inclusive of VAT at the current rate of 15% where applicable.
TonerMan will contribute £2.50 per toner cartridge and £1.00 per inkjet cartridge towards your postal cost (this is in addition to the price we will pay you for your cartridge). This will be added to your final payment on your quotation form.
We take cartridges from single units to container loads. Please fill in our Bulk Sales Form and we will reply with a tailored valuation within 48 hours.
Click here to complete our Bulk Sales Form
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Directions from M6 Southbound1. Leave the M6 at Junction 19 (Northwich) and take the third exit at the roundabout onto the A556 Chester Road entering Tabley. 2. Continue for approx 3 miles, then branch right then left onto A559 Manchester Road (signposted Northwich). 3. Continue on A559 Manchester Road entering Lostock Gralam. 4. Continue on A559 Manchester Road entering Northwich. 5. At roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A559 (signposted Runcorn). 6. Continue on the A559 and at 4th traffic lights, turn left onto the B5337 (signposted A51 Chester, Runcorn, A553 Middlewich). 7. Keep in the right hand lane and at traffic lights continue forward (signposted Runcorn). 8. Take the first left onto Queen Street. 9. TonerMan is situated approx 150 yards on the right hand side through the black gates.
Directions from M6 Northbound1. Leave the M6 at Junction 19 (Northwich) and take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A556 Chester Road entering Tabley. 2. Continue for approx 3 miles, then branch right then left onto A559 Manchester Road (signposted Northwich). 3. Continue on A559 Manchester Road entering Lostock Gralam. 4. Continue on A559 Manchester Road entering Northwich. 5. At roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A559 (signposted Runcorn). 6. Continue on the A559 and at 4th traffic lights, turn left onto the B5337 (signposted A51 Chester, Runcorn, A553 Middlewich). 7. Keep in the right hand lane and at traffic lights continue forward (signposted Runcorn). 8. Take the first left onto Queen Street. 9. TonerMan is situated approx 150 yards on the right hand side through the black gates.
Directions from Manchester via M561. Leave the M56 at Junction 7 (Altrincham) and take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A556 Chester Road entering Bucklow Hill. 2. At “The Swan”, continue forward through the traffic lights. 3. You will now enter Mere. At Mere crossroads, continue forward through the traffic lights. 4. Keep in the right hand lane (M6 N) and at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A556 Chester Road (signposted North Wales, Chester). 5. Continue for approx 3 miles, then branch right then left onto A559 Manchester Road (signposted Northwich). 6. Continue on A559 Manchester Road entering Lostock Gralam. 7. Continue on A559 Manchester Road entering Northwich. 8. At roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A559 (signposted Runcorn). 9. Continue on the A559 and at 4th traffic lights, turn left onto the B5337 (signposted A51 Chester, Runcorn, A553 Middlewich). 10. Keep in the right hand lane and at traffic lights continue forward (signposted Runcorn). 11. Take the first left onto Queen Street. 12. TonerMan is situated approx 150 yards on the right hand side through the black gates.
Directions from Liverpool via M621. Join the M62 Manchester bound. 2. At Junction 10, leave the M62 and join the M6 Southbound. 3. Continue on the M6 and exit at Junction 19 (Northwich). 4. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A556 Chester Road (signposted North Wales, Chester). 5. Continue for approx 3 miles, then branch right then left onto the A559 Manchester Road (signposted Northwich). 6. Continue on the A559 Manchester Road entering Lostock Gralam. 7. Continue on the A559 Manchester Road entering Northwich. 8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A559 (signposted Runcorn). 9. Continue on the A559 and at the 4th traffic lights, turn left onto the B5337 (signposted A51 Chester, Runcorn, A553 Middlewich). 10. Keep in the right hand lane and at traffic lights continue forward (signposted Runcorn). 11. Take the 1st left onto Queen Street. 12. TonerMan is situated approx 150 yards on the right hand side through the black gates.
Directions from Liverpool via M56
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Join the M62 Manchester bound.
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At Junction 10, leave the M62 and join the M6 Southbound.
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Continue on the M6 and exit at Junction 19 (Northwich).
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At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A556 Chester Road (signposted North Wales, Chester).
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Continue for approx 3 miles, then branch right then left onto the A559 Manchester Road (signposted Northwich).
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Continue on the A559 Manchester Road entering Lostock Gralam.
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Continue on the A559 Manchester Road entering Northwich.
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At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A559 (signposted Runcorn).
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Continue on the A559 and at the 4th traffic lights, turn left onto the B5337 (signposted A51 Chester, Runcorn, A553 Middlewich).
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Keep in the right hand lane and at traffic lights continue forward (signposted Runcorn).
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Take the 1st left onto Queen Street.
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TonerMan is situated approx 150 yards on the right hand side through the black gates.