Great item - I always buy originals, no problems with the print quality from start to end of the toner's life does not decrease as toner comes to the end. When it does start to go I remove from printer give it a good shake and I can get another 1 to 2 weeks out of it - based on small office usage. But generally in a small office environment I can get around 2 months usage (thats with printing letters, key features, application, policy booklets on a frequent basis). Good value for the money, although I have never used a compatible toner so wouldn't know how they'd compare.