All the Information You Require About Toner and Toner Cartridges
Knowing a little bit about toner might help you a lot, whether you're thinking about switching from inkjet to toner or you were just promoted to key operator for your printer.
In summary, many of the same criteria do not apply to toner and ink because they are not the same. We'll go over what toner is and how to use it properly in this blog.
What Is Toner?
Toner is a fine powder that contains plastic, carbon, and colouring agents.
Unlike printer ink, which is simply sprayed through tiny nozzles onto the paper, toner printers (a.k.a. laser printers) use a laser to create an electrostatic charge on a drum, which attracts toner particles in a specific pattern. The pattern, containing an image or text (or both), is then fused to the paper using heat.
What You Should Know About Toner Cartridges
Don’t underestimate ink and toner cartridges! They may look insignificant and boxy, but inside, they’re surprisingly high-tech.
That’s why we advise our clients to steer clear of “compatible” toner cartridges. Not only can they cause wear and tear on your machine, but nowadays, at any point in the supply chain, cybercriminals can use their reprogrammable chips to launch a cyberattack on your organisation.
Remanufactured cartridges, when available, are a much safer alternative if you’re hoping to save money. However, keep in mind that an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridge will probably last longer. So if you’re hoping to cut print costs, there are better ways. We’ll explore that a bit later!
How Long Does Toner Last?
OEM toner cartridges last quite a while — much longer than inkjet cartridges, which is one of their primary advantages.
Each cartridge will have an estimated yield that’s published by its manufacturer. It’s only an estimate because every printed page will use a different amount of toner. But for an estimated page yield, manufacturers assume that toner will cover 5% of a printed