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What About Your Toner Cartridges?

By: Jo Bombeke


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Many people do not realize the fact that they are going to spend more money on replacement toner cartridges for their printer, than they paid for the printer itself. This really is not unusual in dealing with appliances and personal devices.

For instance, you pay more for your cell phone service, over time, than you paid for the phone. You might have even been given the phone free. Chances are, you are going to spend more on laundry detergent and fabric softener, than you spent for your washing machine. This is not a bad thing, at all.

It is more a testament to the durability of the products, than a matter of being overcharged for the accessories. That said, there is nothing wrong with looking for ways to save money. And, there is nothing wrong with caring about the environment by keeping used toner cartridges out of landfills.

One way to accomplish both these goals is by refilling the toner yourself by purchasing a toner refill kit, and keeping the same cartridge. It is the least expensive of all your choices -- and since you do not throw out the cartridge, the environment issue is handled as well.

It may cost less but there are other considerations you should consider before making your decision. The refill kit lets you refill the toner reservoir, but it does not let you empty the compartment for the waste toner. It also does nothing to help the cleaner blades, which at some point will require refurbishing or replacement. This can lead to poor copy quality, or it can even damage the machine. It is also a messy process.

You could deal with the environmental issue and potentially help animals, but dropping off your old cartridges at Pet Smart stores, in their toner cartridge recycle bins. The big office supply stores also have recycling programs, and if you bring a few of them in at once, you might get a discount on your next toner cartridge purchase.

You have 3 options for buying replacement cartridges. The printer manufacturer is the most expensive of the three. There are also compatible toner cartridges, which are brand new. They are made by a company that manufactures replacement cartridges for specific models, even though they did not make the printer. The other option is refurbished cartridges, which offer the best price. They have parts replaced when needed, and the waste toner compartment is emptied as well.

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