What are the consumables for printers and copiers?

①Toner cartridge: a basic substrate generally made of aluminum, used in laser printers, copiers, and laser all-in-ones. Each machine has a different toner cartridge. ②Toner bin: used in laser printers, copiers, and laser all-in-one machines. It is actually a part of the toner cartridge. It only holds toner and has no photosensitive components. It is the toner part of a drum-toner separate printer. ③Ink cartridge: a component used in inkjet printers, inkjet fax machines, and all-in-ones to store printing ink and ultimately complete printing. ④Toner: the powder in the toner cartridge or toner silo can be purchased separately for adding toner to the toner cartridge or toner silo. The powder […]

Firmware upgrade notice

HP has released a new firmware version 002.2428A through its official website and WIFI. This firmware update is specifically for printers with CF259, CF415 (W2030) series ink cartridges installed. Please do not automatically upgrade the firmware to avoid chip mismatch.

US Congress proposes to ban disposable toner cartridges/ink cartridges

Recently, the Los Angeles Council asked the city attorney to work with the Department of Sanitation to draft and implement an ordinance to ban the use of disposable ink cartridges. This is part of Los Angeles' comprehensive plastic reduction plan, which aims to reduce the generation of plastic waste throughout the city. The plan includes a ban on certain disposable plastic products, the introduction of a product stewardship program, and an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for high-impact items. These measures are intended to encourage the production of more durable, reusable, repairable and recyclable products, thereby reducing the use of disposable plastic products. At the recent council meeting, Los Angeles […]

What are the components of printer toner powder?

Printer toner powder,  is a powdered substance used in laser printers to form images on paper. Its main components are: 1. Resin: the main imaging substance, which constitutes the main component of carbon powder; 2. Carbon black: the main imaging substance, which has the function of adjusting the color depth, which is usually called blackness; 3. Magnetic iron oxide: under the magnetic attraction of the magnetic roller, it can carry carbon powder and adsorb it on the magnetic roller; 4. Charge control particles: control the charge of carbon powder to make the carbon powder uniformly charged; 5. Lubricant (silicon particles): plays a lubricating role and controls friction charge at the […]

Can the toner powder still be used after it has expired?

Toner has a shelf life. It can generally be stored for two years without opening the package. It is recommended to use it within six months after taking it out of the package. Expired toner may agglomerate due to being left for a long time, affecting normal use and the life of the toner cartridge. , it is not recommended to continue to use it.

Regulations on disposable ink/toner cartridges in some countries

Recently, the European region of Catalonia announced a landmark law - the "Waste Prevention and Efficient Resource Use Act", which aims to start from January 1, 2025 The use of disposable printing consumables will be banned from now on to promote sustainable development and efficient use of resources. The new law not only bans the distribution and sale of disposable toner and ink cartridges, but also encourages manufacturers and consumers to adopt more sustainable production and consumption models. Additionally, the law covers restrictions on plastic bags, disposable food containers, cutlery, and disposable personal care items to reduce the environmental impact of these items. It is worth noting that Spain’s Balearic […]

How to replace the cartridge chip?

1. Turn off the printer power and remove the cartridge from the machine. 2. Clean the waste toner in the cartridge. 3. Add toner to the cartridge toner bin. 4. Replace the chip after adding toner, otherwise it is easy to burn the chip. Use tweezers to remove the chip, and then install the prepared new chip in the position and direction of the original chip.

How to replace the drum core?

1. Do not touch the surface of the OPC drum with your hands. 2. It is strictly forbidden to use chemical reagents (such as alcohol) to wipe the surface of the OPC drum. 3. Do not hit the surface of the OPC drum with hard objects. 4. Be careful not to bring office supplies such as staples into the printer. 5. After removing the toner cartridge or the OPC drum from the machine, it should be placed away from light, preferably covered with newspaper or other things.

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