What Toner Buzz does

Toner Buzz, Inc. is a private US e-commerce retailer headquartered in West Berlin, New Jersey (with a related address in Northvale, NJ), that has been in operation since 2006-2007 selling 100% original OEM printer consumables. The catalog spans black and color toner cartridges (standard and high-yield), drum units, fuser kits, and multi-pack combo sets across fifteen-plus printer brands including HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Ricoh, Samsung, Xerox, Copystar, Kyocera, Oki, Panasonic, and Sharp. All SKUs are sourced as genuine OEM parts rather than compatible or remanufactured alternatives, and the company self-describes as an independent reseller not affiliated with any printer manufacturer.

The storefront is built on BigCommerce (inferred from BigCommerce CDN URLs) with a self-service check-out, a "Printer Fit Guarantee" tool that allows buyers to select their printer model from a dropdown to ensure cartridge compatibility, and telephony/chat support. Fulfilment operates from the West Berlin warehouse with orders placed before 5 PM ET shipping same day via UPS (with FedEx as a secondary carrier), offering free ground shipping within the continental US and a $9.95 two-day expedited option. Customer-facing trust signals include a 1-year warranty, a 30-day return policy, an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, and 11,500+ Google Reviews averaging five stars.

Monetization is transactional: unit-priced direct sales of OEM cartridges at price points ranging from roughly $75 to $600+, with bundled combo sets priced around $895, supported by a Best Price Guarantee matching Amazon, Staples, and other large retailers. The company runs four parallel buyer programs in addition to the consumer storefront: a GSA Schedule for federal, state, and local government agencies (held since 2008), a tax-exempt program for schools and nonprofits, a wholesale/bulk channel for enterprise buyers, and a reseller drop-ship program with no minimums and blind shipping. Headcount, revenue, ownership structure, and investor backing are not disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Toner Buzz

Legal name

Toner Buzz Inc

Website

https://tonerbuzz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toner Buzz, Inc. is a US e-commerce retailer selling 100% original OEM printer toner cartridges, drum units, fuser kits, and maintenance kits to individual consumers, SMBs, government agencies (GSA), tax-exempt organizations, and resellers via a BigCommerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time transaction sales of original OEM toner cartridges, drum units, fuser kits, and other printing supplies directly to consumers and businesses through the e-commerce website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Toner Buzz is an online retailer that sells 100% original OEM printer toner cartridges, drum units, fuser kits, and multi-pack toner combos for laser and inkjet printers across brands including HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Ricoh, Samsung, Xerox, and others. All products are first-party OEM (no compatible or remanufactured alternatives), priced up to 40% below big-box stores, with free U.S. shipping and same-day shipping for orders placed before 5 PM ET. The business also operates a drop-shipping program for resellers, a wholesale/bulk program, a GSA Schedule for government buyers, and a tax-exempt program for schools and nonprofits.

Product overview

Toner Buzz is an online retailer specializing in original OEM toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and printer supplies. The company sells genuine products from major printer manufacturers including HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Ricoh, Samsung, Xerox, Copystar, Kyocera, Oki, Panasonic, and Sharp. The product portfolio includes black and color toner cartridges (in standard and high-yield variants), drum units, fuser kits, and multi-pack combo sets. All products are 100% original OEM supplies, with a focus on HP products which dominate the catalog. The company operates exclusively within the United States and offers free shipping, drop shipping services for resellers, wholesale pricing for bulk purchases, and GSA-approved purchasing for government clients. The business model centers on selling authentic printer consumables rather than compatible or remanufactured alternatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black Printer Toner Cartridges Original OEM black laser toner cartridges sold across brands (HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Ricoh, Samsung, Xerox, etc.) in standard- and high-yield variants; for individual consumers, SMBs, government, schools, nonprofits, and resellers who need authentic, warranty-backed black toner.
• Color Printer Toner Cartridges (CMYK) Original OEM cyan, magenta, yellow, and black color toner cartridges for color laser printers, available in standard- and high-yield variants; for users who need consistent color output from genuine cartridges rather than compatible alternatives.
• Printer Drum Units Original OEM drum units (e.g., Brother DR-820, DR-630, DR-223CL, and Xerox drum sets) for replacement of imaging drums in supported laser printers.
• Fuser Kits Original OEM printer fuser kits, such as the HP C1N54A 110V fuser kit for HP LaserJet printers, for replacement or maintenance of the fuser assembly in supported laser printers.
• Toner Combo / Multi-Pack Sets Four-pack original OEM toner combo sets covering Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow at discounted bundle pricing, including HP 414X, HP 414A, HP 206X, HP 206A, and HP 210X sets for color-laser printer owners who want a full set in one purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% savings compared to big box stores
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UPScoreOthersPrimary shipping carrier for order fulfillment. Offers ground shipping (free) and 2-day expedited shipping ($9.95) within the US. UPS shipping labels included for cartridge recycling.
• FedExminorOthersThird-party service provider for product delivery services alongside UPS.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 123Inkjets: Online retailer of printer ink and toner cartridges across major brands, offering OEM and compatible options. Directly competes with Toner Buzz across the same e-commerce printer-supplies category with overlapping product mix and pricing strategy.
• LD Products: Long-established online retailer of inkjet and toner cartridges, printer supplies, and remanufactured cartridges. Direct competitor with multi-channel e-commerce and B2B programs comparable to Toner Buzz's wholesale and drop-ship operations.
• CompAndSave: E-commerce retailer of OEM and compatible printer cartridges serving consumers and small businesses. Direct peer with a similar value-pricing strategy and product breadth, competing for the same SMB and home-office buyer.
• 4InkJets: Online retailer of ink and toner cartridges for major printer brands. Direct competitor with a comparable e-commerce focus and printer-supplies catalog targeting US consumers and SMBs.
• InkSupply: E-commerce retailer of printer ink and toner cartridges. Direct peer serving a similar customer base of consumers, home offices, and small businesses, with overlapping brand coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Global e-commerce platform with a substantial printer-supplies assortment and aggressive pricing. Toner Buzz's Best Price Guarantee specifically matches Amazon's pricing, making it the primary mass-market incumbent reference point.
• Staples: Major office-supplies retailer with a strong printer-cartridges presence across online and brick-and-mortar channels. Broad incumbent where Toner Buzz competes head-to-head on price and SKU breadth for SMBs and consumers.
• Office Depot: Major office-supplies retailer with an extensive printer-supplies catalog and B2B programs. Broad incumbent serving similar SMB, education, and government segments as Toner Buzz's wholesale and tax-exempt channels.
• Quill: Office-supplies retailer (Staples subsidiary) focused on B2B customers including schools, government, and enterprises. Broad incumbent competing directly for the bulk and tax-exempt buyers Toner Buzz targets.
• Best Buy: Major electronics retailer that stocks printer cartridges and supplies alongside consumer electronics. Broad incumbent with selective but relevant overlap in OEM printer-supplies SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TonerBuzz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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