How to Determine If a Toner Cartridge Needs to be Replaced

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:DetermineTonerCartridgeNeedsReplaced

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Introduction Changing a toner cartridge is a part of any printer's basic maintenance. In busy

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Introduction

Changing a toner cartridge is a part of any printer's basic maintenance. In busy offices, it can happen pretty frequently. There's nothing more frustrating than printing a huge document only to find a heap of blank pages in the printer. So, to determine if a toner cartridge needs to be replaced before you print that giant document or perfect family picture, follow these steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Print a single page and check the quality of the print. Faded or streaky print jobs can be a sign that the toner should be changed.
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Step Two

Check the visual indicators on the printer or computer screen. Most computers will give you a visual warning that your ink levels are low. Some will have a flashing red light.
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Step Three

Give the toner cartridge a good shake. Sometimes the ink simply clumps up--especially in printers that are used infrequently.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Always pay attention to how the ink prints on paper. This is an easy way to tell when your toner needs to be replaced.
  • Be careful when removing the toner cartridge. It can cause quite a mess.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Printer
  • Toner cartridge
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