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.

This adds to the life and correct functioning of the printer, or copier and knowing when to replace the toner cartridge is also important. Quite often you will receive a message on the machine telling you to replace the ink, before it all seems to be necessary. The print is still good, but the LED tells you the toner is low.

You know you can still print quite a number of copies before the ink runs out when the warning light comes on , before the print quality becomes poor. You can do even more copies if you take the cartridge out and shake it. This loosens the residual toner and saves you spending money on a new cartridge immediately. If the warning light is on when you are starting a big print job however, you should replace the cartridge before starting it.

Should you be in the middle of a large print run when the toner runs out, nothing is more annoying than not having a spare cartridge available; so always check that you have a replacement before starting a big print job.

I hate that feeling of having to get out 100 packs for an Annual General Meeting, only to find that in the middle of it all, you have 2000 blank copies of ruined paper and a 2 hour deadline, but no cartridge.

It is very important to remember that these ink cartridges should not be removed if they don’t need to be replaced. They are not great for the environment and they are not great for your health either. Always wash off any residue left on your skin, and if you have ever got this stuff on your clothes you will know all about what a problem that can be.

The expiry date on toner cartridges applies whether they have been opened or not. Find a local recycling centre who can dispose of them for you. Some recycling centres donate some of their proceeds to local charities, so it’s worth contacting local charities to see if they can recommend a recycling operation.

Never try to take them apart yourself, just to see how they are made or work and they need to be discarded according to specific local regulations. These are not the kind of items which are suitable for landfills, where they may pollute the environment, recycling is always the best option.

Like all things, handling toner ink cartridges requires care. Stick to the manufacturers recommendations and you will be just fine. If you have any questions or concerns, it is always a simple matter to just pick up the telephone and either call the supplier or your local waste management company.

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This entry was posted on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 2:08 am and is filed under Business.