Dell 3000 Drum Reset Chip - Replacing the smart chip for another printing cycle

What happens when a trusty laser printer such as the Dell 3000 conks out right in the middle of an important print job? Don’t panic! There could be a hundred different reasons why the printer desisted functioning. If prior to interruption, print quality was determined to be consistent while no defects materialized over printouts; then the possibility of being low on toner supply can be ruled out. What you can do is initially check the printer’s power supply for loose connection. If connection is not faulty and the printer’s LCD prompts the Replace Photoconductor message then most likely the trouble is with the drum unit.

The imaging drum kit of Dell laser printers are outfitted with radio frequency-enabled , locking devices called smart chips. The smart chip is a small, button-like counting electronic device that automatically discontinues the drum's operations following the print out of 10,500 pages in the case of the Dell 310-5732 imaging drum kit. Being the image transfer component of the laser printer unit, no copies can be further produced from the device after it has reached its specified lifespan, unless replaced with a new drum kit. Moreover, the response is automatic regardless of whether the toner cartridge is empty or half full. There is a way however to override the drum counter and that is by replacing its smart chip with a clone Dell 3000 drum reset chip.

Overriding the Smart Chip

Dell designed its drum units separately from the toner cartridge and as such, it is possible for the latter to outlast the intended page life of the drum unit following a number of toner cartridge replacements. Even when it is already due for replacement, the drum can still survive another cycle as long as the unit is free from scratches and dents, where a little housekeeping of its surface (clearing lingering waste toner) would make it serviceable again. In these instances, it would be practical to replace the smart chip with a Dell 3000 drum reset chip

Simply unload the drum cartridge from the laser printer; locate the smart chip slot and pluck the item out with your fingernails or use a small flat head screwdriver and then slide in the reset chip. The process is that simple, no special tools are needed to successfully replace the DELL 3000 drum reset chip.

The smart chip likewise needs to be replaced if the user decides to refill empty DELL 310-5726 OEM toner cartridges with the DELL 3000 toner refill kit or the printer will not print at all. Replacing the DELL reset chip is just like installing a new automatic page counting electronic device. The Dell 3000 drum reset chip is available at Laser Tek Services for only $16.95. That's way cheaper than getting a $160 drum imaging kit.

Location Affects Laser Printer Performance

Most laser printer users may not be aware of it, but yes a printer’s environment directly affects its performance. Excessive heat generated by the equipment's fuser could force the printer to malfunction if not properly addressed. Remember that laser printers use electricity, particularly the fuser, that operates up to 220 degrees Celsius of heat to melt toner and allow it to adhere to paper. And if such an area is not properly ventilated, the same could cause minor discomforts to the user as well.


Where to locate the laser printer?

The laser printer must be positioned in low-traffic areas that is not frequented by office personnel. This way, the printer is supplied with enough breathing space and elbowroom to work efficiently. Let us discuss in detail the ideal location of a laser printer in the workplace.

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1. The laser printer must be placed in a well-ventilated environment where continuous air channel can flow around it. In the process of fusing, the laser printer generates not only heat, but also unwanted fumes and gases (ozone and nitrogen oxides) that only good ventilation can dissipate.
2. Never expose the printer under direct sunlight as fusing at 220 degrees Celsius and added heat from sunlight would impact its performance. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can create light leaks inside the printing chamber and likewise affect the quality of printed documents.
3. Laser printers must never be placed beside or near large office equipment such as giant photocopiers and certain types of heaters, since said machines generate static electricity that could again lead to print quality problems.

In effect the location is directly associated with the expected performance target of the laser printer. Thus to achieve the desired printing output the location of the printer must have been included in the integral planning of the office space.

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To produce decent laser prints and yield at a reasonable price, refill OEM toner cartridges with toner refill kits. The toner refill kit line of Laser Tek Services is cheaper by as much as 80% than the prevailing retail price of OEM toner cartridges. LTS offers an extensive line of refill kits compatible with the cartridges of leading laser printer brands such as Brother, Canon, Samsung, HP, Epson, Xerox, Lexmark, Konica Minolta, Dell, Okidata and Sharp. So take note of your printer's model or cartridge number today and place an order on our site www.lasertekservices.com.

Managing Toner Use - Maintenance Tips for Aging Laser Printers

As the laser printer starts to age, a corresponding volume increase in toner consumption will likely manifest. The reason behind this can be as simple as an incorrect toner setting or perhaps the printer needs realignment. The user won't likely get decent prints if the printing device is diagnosed with a misaligned print head.

For whatever triggers increased toner usage of the printer that consequently results to reduced print output or yield - is reason enough to investigate and determine what ails the printer. While there are a lot of reasons to this, it is still best to start with preventive maintenance rather than to immediately proceed with troubleshooting pertinent electronic parts.

Managing Toner Use

In most cases a laser printer just needs a good cleaning job. Know that dirt accumulating with the units's internal compartments and surfaces could affect pertinent settings. Here are a few maintenance techniques to help you manage toner usage efficiently and revert toner consumption to regular levels.

1. Perform a periodic cleaning of printer internals, including the toner cartridge. Use a lint free cloth (to clear toner dust and loose toner lingering on the surface) and toner vacuum (to gently suck out toner residues on hard to reach areas) to do this. Be careful not to pry with the wiring or touch internal parts with the vacuum's nozzle.
2. Double check toner density settings. The current setting may have been prompting the machine to supply a high volume of toner to a page even when not necessary.
3. Refrain from using heavy black tones for this can cause printing problems. Know that increasing toner density could likewise increase the toner usage of your printer.
4. Opt for a lower resolution or print quality setting. Modern 1200 DPI laser printers now settle for a more subdued gray tone instead of black. Using rich black tones only increases toner density with very little results, except pouring in more toner to the output page.
5. Use only good quality paper and other transparencies. This helps prevent paper jams which also contributes to excessive toner use.

In parting, a smart laser printer user always manages to check early signs of increased toner us age by the printer and initiate measures to prevent it. In the process, the user saves on printer consumables expense and is likewise assured of trouble-free printing in the serviceable life of the laser printer.

Upgrade your savings by switching to third party consumables such as toner refill kits. Supplied with OEM-compatible toner powder, toner refill kits are cheaper by at least 40% than retail toner cartridges. It only takes 5 to 10 minutes of your time to refill an empty toner cartridge and the results ... print quality and yield that rivals the OEM toner at a price you can afford.

Cleaning your laser printer will help extend its serviceable life!

Laser printer users are not probably aware of this! For office equipment such as the laser printer to work properly and efficiently, these devices need periodic cleaning. Just like humans, ‘a healthy body lives with a healthy mind’ mentality while a clean printer will definitely deliver clear and crisp prints.

An office printer for example churns out documents day in day out on week days and sometimes beyond office hours when beating a deadline. While the laser printer may be deliberately designed to perform incessantly as well as endure the hustle and bustle of high volume print jobs, periodic cleaning however, will do more wonders to increase the equipment's efficiency and extend its serviceable life.

They say that a clean printer - even from the outside, reflects the personality of the one using it. Nonetheless, a periodic maintenance of the machine is definitely necessary based on the following premises:

1. As a printing workhorse, the laser printer develops damage through the accumulation of dirt and debris.


2. As dust accumulates, this clogs contact points and coat the body of electronic parts. From thereon, failure will start to manifest and consequently affect the laser printer’s performance.


3. As this machine uses toner powder, toner residues may have accumulated on the mechanical moving parts of the printer causing unwarranted print defects.


4. As the laser printer uses paper, paper dust may also have adhered to the photoreceptor drum and other sensitive electronic elements that could undermine print quality.


5. As the laser printer uses a lot of electrical energy, it creates static electricity as well as attract office dust to the outer panels of the printer, causing discoloration and equipment aging.

Cleaning of the printer must not be concentrated on the inside but on the outside as well. Open the printer shell and use a lint free cloth to clear the inside sof toner residue and paper dust. This cleaning practice must be consistent after every toner cartridge replacement or prior to loading of a refilled toner cartridge.

When refilling toner cartridges, order toner refill kits from the trusted name in the toner cartridge remanufacturing industry. Laser Tek Services' line of toner refill kits and compatible toner cartridges not only promises to be affordable but also guarantees the printout of quality copies and yield that matches what OEM toner and cartridges can offer. With a properly maintained laser printer unit along with good quality third party consumables such as toner refill kits, users are definitely bound to get efficient prints at a much lower printing cost per page. Read about a Simple Analysis of Laser Printing Costs from this link.

Refill Tool: Creating a Fill Hole on the Toner Cartridge

As recycling becomes a necessity, consumers are bound to follow guidelines to conserve - particularly on materials coming from non-renewable sources. This is evident in our use of petrol for cars, for transport facilities and even in our choice of food products.

Laser printers are not exempt, as users try to recycle empty OEM toner cartridges and replenish toner supply with the use of toner refill kits. But such is hard to accomplish without the use of special tools to access the cartridge toner chamber - particularly for cartridges that do not have a fill hole.

To drill or burn a hole?
Most laser printer manufacturers (like HP and Canon) design their toner cartridges in such a way as to discourage refills (except for Brother and Samsung among others) and access is only possible by creating a hole on the polycarbonate casing of the cartridge. This could be done through the following methods:

• Drilling a hole on the cartridge. This method was popular in the early days of toner refilling; though is not advised since plastic shavings produced by the drill bit are bound to collect into the hopper and retrieval will prove to be difficult. Consequently, shavings could affect the integrity of printouts and likewise damage the sensitive drums and rollers.
• Melting or burning a hole on the cartridge surface. Burn and fill types of cartridges such as the HP 2600 toner cartridge set are refilled in this manner. This is the most acceptable method since only the melted plastic piece could likely drop into the hopper and the single chunk can be easily retrieved. This method is made possible through the use of the refill tool.

The Refill Tool
The refill tool is an electrical devise that is plugged to the electrical outlet and heated up to the desired temperature within 3 to 5 minutes.The device is actually an alternate version of the soldering iron.

The pointed tip of the soldering iron comes replaced with a copper cylinder that is 16mm to 20mm in diameter. The copper tip when heated up is responsible for creating the access hole to the toner chamber.

When creating the hole, the heated refill tool is positioned vertically over the exact point on the toner cartridge and pushed gently down until a hole is melted. The melted hole is cleaned of plastic pieces that may fall into the chamber or hopper. After which, the toner replenishment process with a toner refill kit can begin.

For the novice user, creating a hole on the cartridge with the refill tool seems like a daunting task, but after several attempts the process actually becomes simple and easy. “Practice makes perfect” as the adage reminds us.

Why replace the reset chip of a toner cartridge?

How laser printers monitor toner supply?
Ever wondered how a laser printer unit is able to detect the toner supply levels of a toner cartridge? There is a small electronic device on the cartridge that is attached at the rear end of the toner hopper called the reset chip. The chip resets the cartridge’s page counter that reckons the number of printouts for a particular cartridge.

Say for the Q6000A toner cartridge of the HP 2600 laser printer series – rated 2500 pages at 5% page coverage, the reset chip functions like a memory device that records the number of printouts churned out by the printer (using the same cartridge). This way, the laser printer is able to monitor toner supply levels and consequently prompt the user once supply has reached low levels. And since the reset chip is identified as a lockout chip, the printer will refuse to conduct more printing –following the printout of the 2500th page as the cartridge is now recognized to be empty.

How to override the Lockout Chip?
Reset chips however pose some limitations to users intending to refill empty toner cartridges or optimize the gram weight of toner supplied with the OEM cartridge. Around 1/4 of toner supplied with the retail cartridge is retained in the hopper after the Toner Out message has been prompted. At that rate, the cartridge can still produce a few hundred pages – if only the reset chip can be manipulated!

The reset chip is installed at the rear side of the toner hopper of the HP Q6000A cartridge

Well, that is possible! The user will only have to tinker with the cartridge a bit and replace the old chip with a new reset chip that is compatible with the Q6000A toner cartridge.

Third party manufacturers have developed reset chips intended for different cartridges and these can be ordered through online vendors of compatible toner products.

How to Install the Reset Chip?
For those intending to use toner refill kits, getting a new reset chip is also necessary. It’s either the laser printer won’t print at all following the refill or the user ends up continually bugged by error messages in the course of printing.

Replacing the HP 2600 reset chip is not difficult at all. It only takes locating the reset chip, on the cartridge; carefully plucking it out of its slot and installing the replacement chip thereafter. Refer to this site for a step by step procedure.

Laser Tek Services conveniently bundles the reset chip with its individual HP 2600 refill kits and the HP 2600 toner refill kit 4 pack. So for only $73.95 you get 4 bottles of fresh C, M, Y, K toner powder, refill tools and 4 reset chips. Add a refill tool to that purchase and now you’re all set to replenish the toner supply of the 4 cartridges loaded with the HP 2600 laser printer.

WorkCentre 3220DN - Small Footprint, Big Performer!

Here's another Multifunction Workhorse from Xerox.

If Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect (tamed the rigid looks of buildings) were alive today he would have applauded the Xerox WorkCenter 3220DN laser printer for its design departure from the rigid cubism used by most laser printer models.

The fact that this compact laser printer comes designed with round edges all around provides it a fresh, stylish look, complementing the traditional hues of blue and gray of Xerox machines, as it exudes a professional aura. The compact, space-saving design of the Xerox 3220DN creates a smaller footprint that fits smack right into small offices or homes. Meanwhile, the user-friendly front panel is outfitted with easy to find function buttons and an LCD display as well as simple and easy setup connections that allows for easy fax distribution, archiving, and access even while the user is out performing other tasks. Find below a rundown of the impressive features of this printing device.

• Time Saver: Time is essential in any operation and the Xerox 3210/3220 provides fast print speeds of up to 30ppm, with the first page out in less than 8.5 seconds.
• Allows multitasking: Scan when necessary even while other printing jobs are ongoing.
• Easy to handle maintenance: The device loads with only a single monochrome toner cartridge. Get 2,000 pages from the standard yield cartridge (106R01485) and 4,000 pages from the high yield version (106R01486) - rating is at 5% page coverage. The OEM cartridges retail at $70 and $96 respectively. Users can also avail of cheaper consumables once toner refill kits compatible with said cartridges become available.
  
• Efficient Fax and Scan Features. Fax directly from your computer or from the printer like a traditional fax machine. Meanwhile, scan convenience is provided by the powerful Xerox Scan to PC Desktop software, a standard feature on all models.

The improvement in speed together with the other bunched features makes the Xerox 3220DN the ideal multifunction printer for the professional individual and small workgroups.

Universal Laser Printer Toner - Is there such a thing?

A user of a popular community website asked if toner powder compatible with the Samsung ML1640 can be used on an ML2010 printer series. I take it that the user was considering the refill of an ML2010D3 cartridge with third party toner intended for the MLT-D108S which loads the ML1640 series.

Well, this is typical since same brand OEM toner cartridges are designed compatible for use on other laser printer units from the same or another series, as specified by the manufacturer. The ML2010D3 loads not only the ML2010 unit but also the ML2510 and ML2570 printers. Third party toner on the other hand extends this compatibility across laser printer brands as Samsung ML-2010 toner refill kits can also be used to replenish the toner supply of Xerox Phaser and Workcenter models as well as Dell 1100 toner cartridges.

So can one indeed refill toner cartridges with compatible toners sparingly? In the case of the ML1640 and ML2010, OEM specs do not indicate compatibility and the same goes for third party toner refills. While both units are monochrome laser printers and can produce effective resolution of 1200x600 dpi, yield rating for both the ML2010D3 and MLT-D108S varies at 3000 and 1500 pages - at 5% page coverage.

Page yield is directly influenced by toner particle size and this likely is an indicator of incompatibility, among other factors. In a WhatTheyThink.com interview, Xerox VP Hadi Mahabadi discussed how a 5 micron toner can produce double the yield of a 9 micron toner.

There is no such thing as a universal laser printer toner. While toner composition can be identical, differences in particle size and toner technology used in its production generate various toner formulations that are specific to the output requirements of a laser printer in terms of resolution, speed and yield - including the fusing process. This should then prompt laser printer users to stick with specific OEM cartridges or be meticulous in the choice of compatible toner as well as with vendors supplying toner refill kits because toner is exclusive for a certain laser printer or a particular series and is not compatible with just about any printer unit or cartridge for that matter.

Toner Powder deciphered. Laser printer OEMs base toner specifications on the technical designs of a laser printer, as follows: Toner substances utilized are usually of the styrene acrylate copolymer, polyester resin, styrene butadiene copolymer and a few other polymers, tested by manufacturers to fit a printer’s specification. Toner formulation differs for each laser printer model, particularly on the percentages of substances deemed necessary to produce the desired printed output. Granule size is also a major consideration since it will all depend on the laser beam's capacity to engrave the dot size on the photoreceptor surface that could accommodate a toner particle. Naturally if the dot calls for a 4 micron toner particle, such should be supplied or the printout quality will be affected. Toner melting point is the most important aspect, since toner is expected to bond with the paper fibers in the process of fusing. Toner is devised to have low melting point, because it will need a lot of energy if fusing temperature exceeds 220 degrees Celsius.

Konica Minolta Magicolor 1600w Wins Coveted PC Magazine's Editor's Choice Award

“As a personal color laser, the Konica Minolta Magicolor 1600w is an impressive beast”

This is how PC Magazine.com depicted the laser printer in its June review, an apt narrative for a product worth the dollars consumers pay for. Magicolor 1600W beats its closest competitor by a mile being less expensive at $180 while printing at faster page per minute speeds. Apart from producing good quality monochrome and color prints, the 1600W is regarded for the low per page cost of outputs.

In a press statement, Printer Sales VP at Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA Richard Miller stated how the leading imaging company is honored to receive such an accolade and how said recognition translates to increased consumer confidence for Konica Minolta products.

The Best Upgrade Alternative. For consumers looking to replace their existing inkjet or laser printer, the Magicolor 1600W can be recommended as a potential upgrade unit. From the outside the magicolor 1600W is an aesthetic gem, sleek in design and carries a small footprint to easily make it a welcome addition even at small workspaces.

A Personal Workhorse Laser Printer Unit. When required to print at full speed, the Konica Minolta Magicolor 1600W delivers 20 pages per minute (PPM) for monochrome outputs and a conservative 5 PPM in color regardless of selected print resolution. The printer is packed with eco-friendly features as well as it operates with a very low decibel level, apart from being energy efficient. The unit can also be set to run on economy-printing mode which consequently reduces cost per page of printed documents, without sacrificing print quality.

Konica Minolta uses the exclusive SimitriR HD polymerized toner on the magicolor 1600W that saves up to 15% of energy required for laser printing. And for the skittish user, its ozone emission is 40% lower than most conventional printer toners. Replacement retail cartridges are available at $140 for cyan, magenta and yellow cartridge while the black cartridge is retailed at $90. Users looking for more affordable consumable options can refill used cartridges with compatible toner, once toner refill kits appropriate for its cartridges become available.

To read PC Magazine's review of the magicolor 1600W, visit the link http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2348932,00.asp

Laser Printer Emissions and what users can do about it?

The recent report of the American Thoracic Society pertinent to the health risks involved in the exposure to mean Ozone concentration - in indoor air, should steer us into action. The study further intimated that indoor air contains over one hundred times more ozone than what is present outdoors. Although no considerable health risk yet is pronounced in the study, a review of our indoor equipment is in order. National Ambient Air Quality Standards allow only up to 75 PPB (parts per billion) exposure to mean ozone concentration over an eight-hour period.

Laser printers produce ozone. Several studies have confirmed the fact that laser printers emit ozone and nitrogen oxides in the process of fusing toner particles to paper. However, ozone is more evident with old, aging laser printers and not typical with modern generation printers.

Large commercial laser printers are outfitted with filters that trap ozone. This device is not available on smaller, compact laser printers. Thus, home and office users of laser printers are more at risk to indoor ozone exposure.

Of the 63 laser printers evaluated by the Queensland University of Technology, Brother laser printers, particularly the Brother HL 5100 laser printer was not included among the 17 strongest ozone emitters.

What can be done? Certainly with heath risk now more evident than ever, next generation laser printers would be provided with filters to trap ozone. For the moment however, users can apply pertinent precautionary measures as follows:

• Replace aging laser printers with units that satisfy the Permissible Exposure Limit set by the US OSHA.
• Position personal laser printers in a well-ventilated environment and with adequate breathing space for the unit as only free air movement can dissipate ozone concentration.
• If possible isolate the location of your printer so only the user becomes subjected to ozone exposure at any given moment. Moreover, the printer's exhaust should not be positioned close to the user and likewise facing the user at that.
• Ozone sensitive users should likewise wear dust masks or equivalent protective gear to dampen effects of ozone inhalation.
• When utilizing filters, take note to check its condition from time to time and replace it periodically.

With safety measures in place, exposure to mean ozone concentration is a far-fetched possibility. Thus, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”.

Succeeding studies on the ozone exposure has yet to confirm particularly on the health risks involved. Laser printer users are advised to stick to manufacturers guidelines in the use of the equipment and related accessories like the OEM cartridge and toner refill kits.

Recycle Toner Cartridges Now!

Go Green! This is probably one of the most aggressive and influential campaigns in America today. Almost everywhere we look, we find advertisements and posters enticing people to recycle. Even on the Internet, we find articles and blogs on how to recycle products that we normally throw away to the garbage bin. One example is the empty toner cartridge.

Yes, toner cartridges can be recycled! Just purchase a compatible toner refill kit online and follow the refill procedures on the manual. After which, you will be able to reuse the cartridge. Furthermore, you can refill the cartridges for up to 3 times, as recommended.

No need to worry about the process of refilling empty toner cartridges since the procedure has been made simple by third party manufacturers of compatible toner. Users will simply have to open a fill plug or create a fill hole in the case of melt and pour toner cartridges, dump residual toner lingering at the toner hopper and finally close the fill hole right after the bin has been replenished with fresh toner powder. The process only takes 5 to 10 minutes complete and an illustrated instructional guide accompanies every kit purchased.

With the refilled toner cartridge, users get to save more than 50% on printer consumable expense since toner refill kits are generally cheap. For instance, a Dell 1100 toner refill kit costs $20 while an OEM replacement is being retailed at $90. With only $20 to spend, users will achieve high quality prints and yield of 3,000 pages at 5% coverage (just like the OEM toner cartridge) because compatible toner supplied with every kit has been expertly engineered to match the specifications and performance of the OEM toner.

This is just one way to help the environment. Pretty easy to do and you get to save a few bucks in the process. Start recycling toner cartridges now.

Laser Printer or Inkjet Printer: What’s Best for Individuals and Small Work Groups?

Looking for a printer to serve personal or small workgroup needs? The search can be quite tricky considering the diverse printer brands and models now distributed in the fast changing computer printer market. The decision is made even more intricate when the question of getting a laser printer or inkjet printer arises.

We’ve published a post about Laser Printer or Inkjet Printer earlier this month that presented a rundown of general choice parameters; including networking, costs and speed. For this post, let us evaluate carefully the print requirements of individual users and recommend a printer that would likely match their needs.

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Do you work with others and require connectivity? Small workgroups and home offices churn out a good number of document print outs day in and day out. Given the volume of print jobs, a networked laser printer with a few practical features such as automatic duplexing and speedy printing would help enhance office productivity.

The Xerox Phaser 3250DN laser printer likely fits the bill with the device’s 30 ppm print speed, Ethernet and USB connectivity as well as toner saving features.

Do you produce more than the regular outputs? If your workload requires the production of full color brochures and other print media, then you’ll be more productive and cost-efficient if said print jobs are generated from a dependable color laser printer; instead of getting a job order periodically from a local printer shop.

The HP CP1215 is definitely up for the job! The device supports a collection of media types such as envelopes, cardstock and glossy paper, among others that can be accessed easily.

Apart from its lightweight and space saving design, the HP device generates crisp, clear color outputs at the speed of 8 ppm and operates quietly so as not to disrupt the user from the conduct of other tasks.

Do you require lots of photo printing on your own? Whether you’re a photojournalist or a freelance writer, you’ll need a compact, portable printer that could handle the print out of glossy, high resolution images. No, won’t have any use for the connectivity features of laser printers. Instead, get a unit set with WiFi capabilities. If you can work anywhere in the house with your laptop, a WiFi printer will double the convenience. And since you will be solely shouldering printing costs, a high performance inkjet printer such as the Canon MP620 should work well for you.

The MP620 is a powerhouse inkjet printer as the device is designed to wirelessly print documents at 9600 x 2400 dpi resolution and scan to memory card and USB. What is notable about this printer unit is the 5 –color ink system – while intended to support top quality image printing, this allows users to save on printing costs through its separate color ink tanks.

Talking about saving on printing costs, laser printer users can save more bucks if they choose to refill empty toner cartridges with toner refill kits. Compatible toner is cheaper by of up to 80% the retail price of OEM retail cartridges and produces decent quality prints and yields that are similar with what OEM toners can offer.

Wasted Time? Not with Toner Refill Kits!

Reliability has always been an issue tagged by most OEMs on third party laser printer consumables, including compatible and remanufactured toner cartridges as well as toner refill kits.

One of the more recent arguments to hit third party compatibles is the concept of wasted time which subsequently resonates to related costs. Upfront you have a cheap consumable that can save you as much as 80% on printing expenses but its ugly head comes with the costs ensued by its inferior quality and poor performance. Wasted time involves lost time allotted to troubleshoot consumable defects and the diverted staff hours doing just that. Other cost drivers include expenses for the replacement of faulty consumables and substrates when copies need to be reprinted.

These generalizations would have been vital 10 to 15 years ago when the toner cartridge remanufacturing industry was just setting foot on the OEM-run printer consumables market. But the production of compatible toner has gone through stringent quality modifications since then and specifications have been set very closely to that of the OEM toner so laser printer users can get the same decent, quality prints and yield.

Reliability ensued costs moreover cannot be accounted to toner refill kits produced by legitimate manufacturers such as Laser Tek Services. Apart from offering an unconditional money back guarantee for every kit; repeat customer purchases and affirmative feedback only speaks well of the quality and performance of its low-costing toner refill products.

It would take around 5 to 6 copies before decent prints come out of refilled toner cartridges but that can hardly be considered as a cost driver or a demerit to its reliability. Moreover, taking up 5 to 10 minutes of your time to refill a cartridge can hardly be considered as wasted time nor can that hamper the productivity of employees. These are small trade offs to the larger benefit of saving on printing costs.

Lexmark Unveils X650 Multifunction Laser Printer Line Overseas

Lexmark recently announced the release of its line of X650 series monochrome laser printers in Middle Eastern countries such as Dubai. Launched in the US 4^th quarter of 2008, let us review the functionalities of this awarded laser printer line.

The X650 series carries 11 multifunction devices in its line up, particularly the X651de, X652de, X654de, X656de, X656dte, X658de, X658dme, X658dfe, X658dte and X658dtme, X658dtfe. And by multifunction, these units do more than just print, scan, copy and fax documents as smart office workflow tools have been integrated into its design.

In a press statement, Lexmark VP Marty Canning cited how these workflow solutions have helped many companies increase productivity while reducing printing costs. Let us look into the notable features of this printer series.

Organize print jobs through the large touch screen. The colored touch screen coined as the e-touch screen serves as the command center for productivity software and workflow tools which can be personalized through the MyMFP feature. Basic models are designed with 7” touch screens while the more function-packed models sport 9” screens.

Streamline tasks with its automated stapling and mailbox capabilities. Through a StapleSmart Finisher device, a stack of unstapled copies – up to 50 sheets are automatically stapled. Mailbox options are also available with the installation of a 5-bin mailbox on top of the printer. Now clerical tasks of this nature that often take too long to accomplish can be trusted with this reliable line of laser printers.

Email scanned files automatically. Users can forward scanned documents to various email accounts through the e-touch screen or directly save scanned documents to a flash disk as well as print documents directly from a flash disk.

Go green with its eco-friendly features. The X650 printers are deemed energy efficient, particularly with the inclusion of an instant warm up scanner into its hardware. Meanwhile, Duplex printing capabilities and the easy conversion of copies into digital documents helps save on paper apart from improving work efficiency.

The Lexmark X650 series of multifunction printers boasts of print, copy and scan speeds of up to 55 pages per minute (ppm), monochrome print resolutions of 1200x1200 dpi maximum memory of 1280 MB and its space-saving design. The printer devices are also network ready and designed with advanced security features; thus allowing users to move information towards different business units efficiently and securely.

New LTS Kit: Brother HL 4200 Toner Refill Kit

Users of the Brother HL4200 series of laser printers will be delighted to know that Laser Tek Services released this week a new line of toner refill kits compatible with the TN12BK, TN12C, TN12M, TN12Y toner cartridges of this laser printer unit.

The rainbow kit is being retailed for only $219.95 while individual refill kits are sold at $58.95 and $64.95 for the monochrome kit and color kits respectively.

Enjoy more than 60% savings when you refill the toner supply of used HL 4200 cartridges with Brother HL4200 toner refill kits.

Find out of the box the materials and tools needed for the refill such as bottled fresh toner powder, reset chip/s, carrier toner bottle/s, screw on funnel cap/s with lid/s and of course an instructional material.

Now users can enjoy the benefits of single pass laser printing at a fraction of the cost of OEM consumables.

Single pass, color laser printers are well regarded for generous printing speeds that are consistent with both monochrome and color prints. With multiple pass printers, printing involves 4 subsequent passes which decelerates printing for color outputs. In a Tom’s Hardware article by Vincent Verhaeghe, it was mentioned that printing times for 4 pass printers are 4 times as long as the single pass units.

During its heyday, the Brother HL 4200CN color laser printer can be considered a good buy. Retailed at below $500, users get a single pass printer that delivers 1200x1200dpi resolution and print speeds of up to 26ppm for both monochrome and color outputs. Network connectivity and automatic 2-sided printing are just among the many goodies supplied with this unit.

Actual printing costs using the HL4200CN can be an issue though; in view of the pricing of its consumables. A single purchase of its CMYK toner cartridge set can easily surpass the acquisition cost of the printer. The TN12BK cartridge is being sold at around $60 while the color cartridges are sold at $160 a piece.

Well not to worry! Brother HL4200 toner refill kits are now out in the market and nothing’s stopping you from placing an order today! You can order via our website at http://www.lasertekservices.com or contact us through our toll free phone number at 877.945.2737. You can also contact us by mail. Simply visit our contact us page.

Laser Printer or Inkjet printer?

The debate continues, as consumers try to struggle as to what type of printer fits particular printing requirements. Is the laser printer really better than an inkjet printer or vice versa? Let us try to decipher the several salient points that differentiate the 2 types of printers and decide what is best given the circumstances.

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Inkjet versus Laser Printers

As a user you have finally pinned down all the printing requirements and all that is needed is to choose the right printer. Here goes;

1. Technology. The laser printer utilizes fine powdered toner sprayed to a rotating photoreceptor drum to print on paper while an inkjet printer uses ink cartridges.


2. Networking. This function can be readily arranged with most laser printers while an inkjet printer needs a computer system to link with the network.



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3. Cost Parameters. Inkjet printers are well suited for inexpensive color printing. On the other hand, the use of laser printers can be considered more expensive given the cost of its consumables as well as its maintenance; but in the long run, use of laser printers will prove to be cheaper - particularly if the user has been oriented on the use of compatible toner to refill empty toner cartridges. Refills are also popular with inkjet cartridges.
   


4. Print quality. No other printer can beat the laser printer in this category. Whether in color or black, the laser printer is far superior.


5. Speed. The laser printer churns out more pages per minute than the inkjet printer. The average page turnover rate for laser printers is 12 ppm while the inkjet comes only at 7ppm.

Upfront, the laser printer costs more to acquire than an inkjet printer, but calculations to the effect reveal a different scenario. Inkjets print fewer pages per refill and in the long run printing costs tend to be much higher than laser printers.

Is the laser printer better or does the inkjet printer appeal more to you? You decide!

How to properly dispose used toner cartridges?

Very often consumers treat used toner cartridges as municipal waste and throw it directly into trash bins. Ultimately these used cartridges end up in dumpsites and landfills and left to decompose.

How long will it take for a used toner cartridge to decompose? It would probably turn jelly in a couple of several hundred years. So we need to really think and find ways before throwing used toner cartridges away.

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Several options are now available to guide users on the correct disposal of used toner cartridges based on local statutes or as prescribed by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

1. Return used toner cartridges to the manufacturer. OEMs like HP and Brother have organized recycling programs. Used cartridges are then crushed, melted and recycled to produce yet several new printer peripherals.


2. Dispose used toner cartridges online. Online resellers accept used toner cartridges, which are in turn remanufactured. They usually pay small amount in return or offer discounts to patrons in exchange.


3. Do not dispose used toner cartridges in regular trash cans. Instead, dump cartridges with the ‘green’ recycle trash cans prominent in government complexes and university campuses.


4. Search the web and learn more about recycling and proper disposal information pertinent e-garbage and computer peripherals.


5. Visit the official EPA website and seek government disposal guidelines in handling used toner cartridges.
   

Moreover, users should be aware that used toner cartridges can be refilled with fresh toner powder supply for up to 3 times (as recommended) before it is eligible for remanufacturing or as e-garbage. Using toner refill kits, an empty HP or Brother toner cartridge can be recycled for a few more cycles of printing.

Each one of us must show our concern to the environment by observing proper e-garbage disposal and limit the accumulation of trash in dumpsites and landfills.

New LTS Kit: Xerox 6115 High Yield Toner Refill Kit

Small to medium-sized organizations would definitely need the assistance of a workhorse laser printer. And that certainly defines the capabilities of the multifunction printer - Xerox Phaser 6115.

Nonetheless, despite its affordable pricing, the cost of its replacement consumables can be quite expensive at times. The printer’s high yield (4500 page yield) toner cartridge retails at over $100 for the monochrome cartridge and over $160 for the colored cartridges. You can get it cheaper by buying standard yield cartridges at around $70 but then you will only be getting 1500 pages of yield.

Alternative Consumable

And so if your Xerox Phaser 6115 / 6120 laser printer user had just run out of toner and the thought of shelling out a few hundred dollars can hurt your budget, Laser Tek Services, Inc. (LTS) has just the right alternative consumable for you.

One of the company’s latest refill toner releases is the Xerox 6115 High Yield Toner Refill Kit. The kit comes supplied with a bottle of fresh, compatible toner powder along with the basic tools required for a cartridge refill. So instead of dumping the used cartridge right away, you can actually revive it for up to 3 printing cycles by refilling its toner chamber with new toner. The refill kits are sold as individual color kits or rainbow packs sold at $49.95 and $180.95 respectively. So what are the perks of getting a Xerox 6115 toner refill kit apart from its low pricing?

• refilled cartridge performs as well as the OEM cartridge in terms of print quality and yield;

• the refill process is hardly difficult. In fact, the user can complete the task in less than 10 minutes by simply following the instructions set forth in the manual;

• a reset chip is supplied with the kit; intended to reset the printer for another cycle of printing.

Retailing from between $400 to $800, the Xerox 6115 / 6120 series laser printer is an all-around office performer (released February of 2007) that can churn out 20 pages per minute (ppm) for monochrome copies and 5 ppm for colored documents. For its consumables, trust www.lasertekservices.com to provide you with good quality compatible toner products at a price you can afford. Order the Xerox 6115 High Yield Toner Refill Kit today!

Welcome to the blogsite of Laser Tek Services, Inc.!

The blog was purposely set up for the growing clientle base of LTS. We know that this blogsite will be the perfect venue to keep in touch with our valued customers and continuously inform them about matters pertinent to LTS and our own line of printer consumables.

So tell us what you think! And in return we will provide you with valuable information pertinent to trends and developments in the printing industry; some how-to’s and tips relevant to the use of our refill kits as well as important updates to our product lines in our posts.

And for those who haven’t switched yet to the use of refill kits, we enjoin you to Recycle your toner cartridges, Refill with LTS toner refill kits and Save as much as 70% on the price of OEM cartridges.

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