Hi Rich,
On Tuesday 18 July 2006 20:55, Rich Koziol Inscribed Thus:
> Hi,
>
> Have an HP laser printer, about 6 years old. Still the same toner
> cartridge. One day I'll have to add some :-)
>
> Anyone know if the same toner is used in all laser printers?
No it isn't, The last time I had anything to do with Laser printers and
copiers there were around eight or so different ones.
The basic toner is generally a soft carbon/plastic/iron or some
combination of those materials. Some are magnetic, some have different
electrostatic charges applied to them and they have varying granule
sizes.
> I've seen it for sale "in a container" that you can add.
Unless it states "Compatible with xxx" Caveat Emptor !
> Want to do
> another trick - some gave me a couple of new cartridges from another
> printer and I want to slice them open and remove the toner to be
> added later to my HP cartridge.
Even HP have used at least three toner variations across their range of
Laser printers. About the only thing that you can say is that the
toner may be the same across a range of similar models !
> The new carts are sealed and I plan on keeping the toner sealed.
> Basic question: is all black toner the same?
NO !
> Regards,
>
> Rich
At the end of the day if you are not bothered about damaging your
printer and are prepared to clean up any mess that it may cause... Go
ahead and have a play. You may be lucky..... 8 to 1 says you won't
be !!
Winnings by pigeon post.. ;-)
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Best Regards:
Derrick.
Pontefract Linux Users Group.
plug at play-net.co.uk
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