The Truth About Laser Printer Ink

In this article I will provide you with a bunch of facts all about laser printer ink. Some of them are silly, while others are extremely useful. Regardless, I think you will find this article to be beneficial.

First, let's start with how long you can expect laser printer ink to last. The fact is that if you're using a laser printer instead of an inkjet printer, you'll find that laser printer ink cartridges do indeed fetch a higher price on the shelves. However, that is not the whole story. When you break it down, you'll find that laser printer ink typically prints out twice as many pages per cartridge as does inkjet printers.

Also, remember that the laser printer ink that comes with a brand-new laser printer is just toner. It will not print nearly as much as an actual cartridge, but should still print more than an inkjet printer.

Another benefit about laser printer ink is that it is heat bonded. In other words, if you get the paper slightly moist the ink will not run. This is not the case with inkjet printers. Many students find it beneficial to print with the laser printer because if they are carrying a paper to class and it gets damp they don't have to worry about the ink running everywhere.

Another argument is whether laser printer ink is best in original cartridges or if it is better to purchase refilled cartridges. All the studies have shown that even though refill cartridges are cheaper up front, original cartridges are not only more reliable, but they typically will print twice as many pages as refill cartridges will.

On the other hand, if you purchase an original cartridge you can recycle it so that it can be refilled and used by others. In fact, around 35% of businesses nationwide are using remanufactured printer ink cartridges. Typically each box that contains the laser printer ink cartridge will have instructions on how to recycle it. Sometimes it will even include free postage and package material if you wish to send it off to be refilled.

When a cartridge is recycled, any leftover ink is first vacuumed out. Then the cartridge is taken apart. If any parts are worn they will be replaced with new parts. Then it is filled with new ink, reassembled and then sent down to the lab for quick testing. If it passes the test, it will go back on the market and be sold.