What Mito Color Imaging Co. does

Mito Color Imaging Co., Ltd. is a Zhuhai, China-based manufacturer of aftermarket and remanufactured laser printing consumables, founded in 2003 and operating as a subsidiary of publicly listed Hubei Dinglong Holding Co., Ltd. (stock code 300054) since September 2013. The company produces color and monochrome laser toner cartridges, OPC drums, copier toner, toner kits, and label tapes, with more than 2,000 compatible SKUs covering 18+ OEM brands including HP, Canon, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, Kyocera, Lexmark, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Dell, Epson, OKI, Sharp, Panasonic, Lenovo, and Toshiba. Its core technology is proprietary remanufacturing of non-virgin empty cartridges backed by 40+ patents, in-house component manufacturing (chemical toner, developer rollers, primary charge rollers, cartridge chips, drum dongle gears, and plastic shells), laser etching for permanent anti-counterfeit labeling with blockchain-secured QR codes, and custom-built environmental testing chambers. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IECQ QC 080000, STMC, DIN 33870, CE-EMC, China Environmental Labelling, Nordic Swan, and CEC ELP certifications.

Mito sells globally through a hybrid model combining direct B2B sales, distributor and reseller networks, private label/customized packaging services, and a Tmall consumer storefront, with distribution infrastructure in the United States, United Kingdom, and Netherlands and a European Technical Center. Customer segments include global distributors, independent resellers, franchise operators, remanufacturers, Chinese central and provincial government agencies, and end-user SOHO/small business buyers. The go-to-market is supplemented by active participation in major industry exhibitions including Ambiente (Frankfurt), RemaxWorld Expo (Zhuhai), Business-Inform (Moscow), ITEX (Las Vegas), and BIG BUYER (Italy), as well as recognition through industry awards such as the 2022 RemaxWorld Quality Leader Award, 2020 Best Supplier Award, 2019 Industry Breakthrough Award, 2024 IP Pioneer Award, and 2023 Guangdong Specialized and Distinctive SME designation. Operations are run by CEO Mary Ouyang and General Manager of Sales Wendy Duan, with the broader Dinglong group providing integrated supply chain leverage.

Name

Mito Color Imaging Co.

Legal name

Mito Color Imaging Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://mito.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Mito Color Imaging Co., Ltd. is a China-based manufacturer of aftermarket and remanufactured laser toner cartridges, drums, and copier consumables with 2,000+ SKUs compatible with 18+ OEM brands, selling globally to distributors, resellers, remanufacturers, and government buyers across 100+ countries as a subsidiary of Hubei Dinglong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhuhai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laser Toner Cartridges: Sale of remanufactured and compatible color and mono laser toner cartridges compatible with major OEM printer brands including HP, Canon, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, Kyocera, and others. Products available in over 2,000 models.
2. Drums and Imaging Components: Sale of drum units and related imaging components for laser printers and copiers.
3. Private Label / Custom Packaging Services: Customized packaging services including private label instructions and guidelines, graphic design services for color boxes, labels, and manuals to meet customer-specific branding requirements.
4. Licensed Components: As one of the licensed empty importers in Chinese consumables industry, Mito adopts only IP-compliant components in manufacturing, enabling legal distribution of remanufactured products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mito Color Imaging Co., Ltd. manufactures and globally distributes compatible and remanufactured laser toner cartridges, printer drums, copier toner cartridges, toner kits, label tapes, and handheld inkjet coders under its MITO and SIEGE brands. The firm produces more than 2,000 alternative models compatible with major OEM brands including HP, Canon, Brother, Samsung, Xerox, Kyocera, Lexmark, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Dell, Epson and others, and complements the product line with customized (private label) packaging services, worldwide distribution from Zhuhai, and cartridge recycling/remanufacturing programs.

Product overview

Mito Color Imaging Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of laser printing consumables offering a comprehensive portfolio of compatible and remanufactured toner cartridges, drums, and related products. The product line includes Color Toner Cartridges, Mono Toner Cartridges, Drums, Toner Kits, Copier Toner, Label Tapes, and Handheld Inkjet Coders. With over 2,000 alternative models, Mito's products are compatible with major OEM printer brands including Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Fuji Xerox, HP, Konica Minolta, Lexmark, Ricoh, Samsung, Xerox, Kyocera, OKI, Sharp, Panasonic, Lenovo, Toshiba, and others. The company operates as part of Hubei Dinglong Group and provides complementary services including customized packaging (private label), worldwide distribution with regional offices in the US, UK, and Netherlands, and recycling programs for used cartridges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MITO: Primary brand for printing consumables, including laser toner cartridges, drums, and copier toner cartridges.
• SIEGE

Products and services

• Color Toner Cartridges Aftermarket color laser toner cartridges compatible with major OEM brands including HP, Canon, Brother, Samsung, and others; available in CMYK colors with various page yields.
• Mono Toner Cartridges Aftermarket black (monochrome) laser toner cartridges compatible with various OEM printer brands, designed as direct replacements for original manufacturer cartridges.
• Drums (OPC Drum Units) OPC (Organic Photoconductor) drums for laser printers, compatible with various OEM brands; also referred to as drum units or drum kits.
• Toner Kits (Refill Kits) Toner refill kits for laser printers enabling refilling of empty toner cartridges; includes toner powder and the components needed for cartridge replenishment.
• Copier Toner Toner products specifically designed for photocopiers and multifunction devices from various OEM brands.
• Label Tapes Label maker tapes compatible with DYMO and other label printer brands; available in multiple color combinations including black on white, red, blue, yellow, and green.
• Handheld Inkjet Coders (手持喷码机) Handheld inkjet coding machines and consumables for marking and labeling applications in industrial settings.
• Customized Packaging Services (Private Label) Private label packaging service including studio and graphic design support to meet customers' own branding and labeling instructions for color boxes, labels and manuals.
• Worldwide Distribution Services Global distribution of Mito-manufactured printing consumables through branch offices and warehouses in the United States, United Kingdom and Netherlands, with ERP-managed logistics for import/export.
• Recycling Process Services Toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing service supporting environmental sustainability through the 3R concept (Reuse, Refill, Recycle).
• Toner Cartridges for Xerox B230 and C230 Series Compatible toner cartridges for the Xerox B230, B225, B235, C230 and C235 printer series; released August 2025 with emphasis on high compatibility, rigorous testing for stable matching with original equipment, affordable pricing and easy installation.
• High-Performance TN1150 Toner Cartridge High-performance compatible TN1150 toner cartridge for Brother HL-L1240W/1242W and DCP-L1640W/1642W/1660W printer series; released August 2025 with emphasis on precise compatibility, high cost-effectiveness, and plug-and-play installation.
• Compatible TN-116/TN-1170 Toner Cartridge and Drum Unit Compatible TN-116 and TN-1170 toner cartridge and drum unit for Brother HL-L1222/L1222V/L1232W/L1232WV/DCP-L1632W, HL-L1230W and DCP-L1630W series printers; released July 2025 with stable and reliable performance and easy plug-and-play installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser etching eliminates 1.2 tons of adhesive paper waste annually per production line.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brother Industries, Ltd. OEM of laser printers and all-in-one devices whose TN-series cartridges are among Mito's most actively launched compatible products in 2025 (TN-116, TN-1170, TN1150). Represents both a major revenue target and a structural OEM counterparty.
• Canon Inc. Major OEM of imageRUNNER/imageCLASS laser printers and copier devices with active cartridge IP enforcement. Canon-compatible products are a core part of Mito's 2,000+ model lineup, making it both a key target brand and a key competitive constraint.
• HP Inc. Global OEM of LaserJet printers and the largest original supplier of toner cartridges. As the dominant OEM whose installed base Mito's products are designed to fit, HP shapes the market architecture and IP enforcement environment that constrains Mito's strategy.

Direct peers

• Zhuhai Print-Rite Imaging Technology Co., Ltd. One of the earliest Chinese manufacturers of compatible toner and inkjet cartridges, founded in 1988. Competes head-to-head with Mito in aftermarket color and mono laser toner cartridges for major OEM brands across global distribution channels.
• Ninestar Corporation: China-based, publicly-listed manufacturer of compatible and remanufactured laser toner cartridges under the Ninestar, G&G, and Pantum brands. Closest comparable Chinese competitor to Mito, operating at similar scale with overlapping OEM compatibility (HP, Canon, Brother, Samsung) and global distribution.
• Static Control Components Inc. US-based supplier of aftermarket imaging components, including remanufactured cartridges, chips, and parts for laser printers and copiers. Direct competitor in the compatible cartridge market with similar IP-compliance and remanufacturing positioning to Mito.
• Katun Corporation: US-headquartered global distributor and remanufacturer of aftermarket imaging supplies, including compatible toner cartridges, OPC drums, and parts. Targets the same distributor and reseller channel as Mito with similar OEM-brand compatibility lists.
• Zhuhai Seine Technology Co., Ltd. Chinese manufacturer specializing in remanufactured and compatible toner cartridges, drums, and inkjet supplies. Closely comparable Zhuhai-based peer competing in the same OEM-compatible aftermarket with overlapping distribution in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Clover Imaging Group: North America's largest remanufacturer of printer cartridges, offering remanufactured laser toner and inkjet cartridges for major OEM brands. Comparable in business model (remanufacturing + distribution) and customer base (distributors, resellers, MPS providers) to Mito.

Emerging players

• Apex Microelectronics Co., Ltd. China-based specialist in compatible printer cartridge chips, providing one of the critical electronic components Mito also produces in-house. Competes with Mito at the component level (chips) and at the cartridge level in adjacent compatible segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MitoColor
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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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