Jun 15 2010
How To Tell When To Replace Toner Cart
Fax machines, copiers and printers use toner for printing. It comes in the form of a ready to use cartridge which is installed straight into the machine, It is not recommended to use anything other than the correct cartridge for the correct machine.
Using the correct cartridge avoids the risk of damage to the printer or copier, and it's important to know when the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Todays' machines often have a light to warn you that the toner needs replacing, but these are often a little premature. the quality remains fine, but the low toner LED warns of low toner.
When this happens you can be assured that you can still keep printing a few hundred documents until the printing becomes poor and the toner runs out. To get the maximum number of copies take the cartridge out of the machine and shake it. This will disturb the remaining toner and save you some cash. On a large print runhowever, it's better to replace the cartridge if the low level indicator is showing.
Before starting a big print job, always make sure you have a spare toner cartridge to hand, as it is incredibly irritating to find that you have no replacement in the middle of a big print run, should the toner runsout.
When you have to print over 1000 documents for a meeting and you find that after 2 hours of printing you have 250 documents printed and 750 blank sheets of paper, no repalcement cartridge and 2 hours to deadline.
Don't remove these ink cartridges unless they have to be replaced - this is important. Toner cartridges are not environmentally friendly, and are a potential health hazard. If you do spill it, you should immediately wash it off your skin and be aware that it is almost impossible to remove from clothing
Pay attention to the expiry dates on toner cartridges as they are valid even if they have remained unopened, and locate a recycling centre who can dispose of them properly. As some recycling centres give money from their operations to charities, it may be worth contacting some local branches to see if they can help you out.
Don't be tempted to break toner cartridges to see how the work, there are specific guidlines as to their disposal. Landfill is not an option because of potential ground pollution, they need to be recycled.
Be careful when handling toner ink cartridges. Pay attention to the manufacturers guidelines and you will have no problems. Should a problem arise, you should either simply phone the toner manufacturer or a recycling company for instructions.
Before you buy more copier tonercartridges, check out www.copiertonertoday.com for the best deals anywhere!
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