Toner 101
Five things you didn't know you wanted to know about toner cartridges.If you are reading this blog than, like most of us, you work around printers and toner everyday. But, you don't really think about toner unless you have a problem, or need supplies. Here i have listed some of the most common frequently asked questions about toner and brief answers to those questions.
What is toner anyway?
Toner is a powdery substance made from pigment dyes (black, cyan, magents or yellow) and plastic. Manufacturers use plastic because it melts as the paper is passed through the fuser to provide a sharp, lasting image on the paper.
What is a remanufactured cartridge?
A remanufactured toner cartridge is a cartridge that has been rebuilt using some components of a recycled toner cartridge, mixed with new parts. This allows manufacturers to recycle individual parts whilst only reusing the large core of the cartridge itself. Remanufactured cartridges, though purposefully given a bad name by OEM's (such as Lexmark or HP) are essentially the same thing as the OEM name-brand cartridges. In fact, many OEM companies include return labels in their boxes - what do YOU think they do with the returned cartridges? That's right, the remanufacture them and sell them as new. (seewww.envirotoneimaging.com/quality for more information on this process)
Do remanufactured cartridges perform as well as the OEM?
YES, in most cases they do. Assuming the company carries ISO9001 Certification and STMC Compliant status during manufacturing, you can rest assured a remanufactured cartridge will perform as well as the OEM brand name cartridge. They also yield the same number as pages as their OEM counterparts; in some cases more as remanufacturers might provide high yield and extended yield cartridges not available with "HP's" name on the box. (www.envirotoneimaging.com/quality)
Will a remanufactured toner cartridge void my printers warranty?
NO, though many OEM's claim otherwise, in effort to drive their own sales, using a remanufactured toner cartridge will NOT void your printers warranty. This is due to the Magnuson Moss Act (1972) which prohibits any manufacturer from requiring use of their end-user supplies unless they are provided for free. (www.envirotoneimaging.com/guarantee)
What is the best way to remove toner from my clothes?
Do NOT use hot water! Hot water will cause they plastics in the toner to soften and bind the pigment tot he fibers of your clothes. Rinse any toner with COLD water and avoid brushing or rubbing the stained portion of the clothing. Before rinsing, try to loosen the particles by removing form water and gently shaking.
For more information on toner cartridges, any questions, or to search for remanufactured (or OEM) cartridges at a great price - please visit
http://www.EnviroTone Imaging.com
