Toner, and printer ink

It’s a battle that’s been going on for centuries… ink vs. toner! Who will emerge victorious from this war? Toner and ink are like gasoline and diesel fuel. Both are types of fuel, but are used in different engines. Toner cartridges and ink cartridges are used to print text and images, but are designed for […]

What is the cost per page and why is it important?

Pricing for printers and cartridges can be misleading. Below we will show the actual cost of printing. Quite often, cheaper equipment can cost you more than expensive equipment, through expensive cartridges for it. Therefore, to accurately control your printing expenses, the most important thing to focus on is the printing cost per page. Printing budgets […]

Cleaning materials for laser printers

All supplies can be found at any hardware store. 1. Latex gloves. Latex gloves will keep your hands clean throughout the cleaning process. 2. Toner vacuum. Toner vacuums are specially designed to clean toner cartridges and are equipped with filters that are able to catch fine toner particles. Toner vacuum cleaners range from £1,000 to […]

What should I do if the printer only prints on half of the page?

First, make sure that the paper is properly aligned in the paper tray. If the paper guides are not positioned correctly, printing may be seriously compromised. Half-page prints are a common problem with toner. But it could also be a problem with the drum unit. Restart the printer and computer, then print a page to […]

What should you do if there are defects on your printouts?

Problems with print defects such as blurring, streaking or fading may be caused by a malfunctioning printer or a faulty toner cartridge. It should be noted that genuine OEM toner cartridges rarely malfunction, while compatible and remanufactured toner cartridges carry a significant risk of malfunction. Here’s how to fix toner streaks. Fading — When there […]