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①: Leave the toner cartridge alone ②: Place the toner cartridge in a high temperature, high humidity, or cold environment ③: Tear off the seal before use ④: Open the toner cartridge light shield and touch the photosensitive drum ⑤: Place the toner cartridge under strong light ⑥: Pile toner cartridges and other chemical and electronic debris together ⑦: Place the printer under strong light ⑧: Filling toner in the wrong way ⑨: Frequently move and knock the printer ⑩: Use poor quality paper ⑪: Improper cleaning and maintenance The above are some common mistakes that affect the life of the toner cartridge. We hope it can help users avoid […]

HP’s recent 50% increase in Instant Ink subscription fees has triggered widespread criticism, pushing consumers to seek more budget-friendly and sustainable printing alternatives. HP is introducing significant price changes for their Instant Ink subscription service users. Starting January 23, 2024, the company will implement a notable increase in subscription fees across all plans. This adjustment, particularly significant for budget-conscious consumers and small businesses, marks a major shift in HP’s pricing strategy. The smallest plan, offering ten pages per month, will see its cost rise from 0.99 euros to 1.49 euros, a substantial 50% increase, making the cost per page 0.149 euros. More extensive plans will also experience hikes: the 100-page […]

Methods to determine whether the toner cartridge needs to be replaced are: ①Check the print quality. If the printed text is unclear, has missing prints, ghosting, blurring or uneven colors, this is usually a sign that the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. ②Observe the surface condition of the toner cartridge. If the surface of the toner cartridge has obvious wear, scratches, cracks, or discoloration, these are signs that the toner cartridge is worn and may need to be replaced. ③Check the toner cartridge life and the number of pages printed. Many modern printers have a recording function for toner cartridge life, which can be viewed in the printer's settings. […]

New HP firmware update triggers ‘used or counterfeit cartridge’ alerts, impacting multiple LaserJet Pro models in Europe and Asia. Static Control released a technical bulletin warning of a new firmware update that impacts the HP LaserJet Pro cartridge range of W1490/W1510/W1520. HP released a manual download firmware update on 14th February, affecting cartridges used with the HP LaserJet Pro 4002, 4102 MFP; 4003, 4103, 4004 and 4104 MFP devices. The display will show a “used or counterfeit cartridges” warning after the update has been installed. Firmware versions are known as 002.2404A and 002.2404D. Impacted products are chips used with W1490ACP, W1490CP-CN, W1490XCP, W1510ACP, W1510CP-10CN, W1510XCP, W1520ACP, W1520CP-CN and W1520XCP cartridges within Europe and […]

The primary charge roller is a cylinder composed of a metal core and conductive rubber. Its main function is to bring a uniform charge to the drum core to absorb toner, and to eliminate the residual potential on the drum core. The primary charge roller is a new environmentally friendly charging method that reduces the generation of ozone, charges evenly, and is noise-free. It is widely used in laser printers and is also used in low-speed copiers. The voltage of the laser printer charging roller is -600V to -700V, and there are also positive charging ones. Charging electrode wires can charge at a higher level, generally between 6000V and 8000V. […]

Konica Minolta Office Systems (China) Co., Ltd. announced that it will increase the prices of some OP products, including hosts and consumables, starting from April 1, 2024. Konica Minolta stated that the main reason for the price adjustment is global inflation, rising costs of some raw materials, labor, and operations in the past two years, which have had a huge impact on the upstream supply chain. Coupled with the escalation of global geopolitical conflicts, it has brought greater cost pressure to China's manufacturing industry, and the restructuring of the global supply chain is still in progress. Konica Minolta has also been affected to a certain extent, resulting in an upward […]

1. Different implementation principles The biggest difference between chip-based toner cartridges and chip-less toner cartridges lies in the different implementation principles. The chip design of the toner cartridge adopts smart chip technology. The chip has a built-in program that automatically adjusts printer parameters through real-time monitoring and feedback of printer status, toner cartridge status and other information to achieve better printing results. The chipless toner cartridge does not have a built-in smart chip. It works directly between the printer controller and the toner cartridge driver. The traditional control circuit controls the work of the toner cartridge based on modes and signals, and cannot automatically adjust and optimize the printing effect. […]