Changing mode depending on the type of printing your doing can help you to save a bit more ink and toner. Also, it is worth remembering that many printers have calibration devices in place that will use small amounts of ink and toner for routine maintenance, often whilst in sleep mode.
Giving the cartridge a shake will help spread the toner more evenly inside. It means that you can maximise the amount of toner you use before you throw the cartridge away. Your printer manual should outline the shake process for you.
As the printer is preparing for a print, some ink is used in the process. Ink is also used during cleaning processes, and to service the print head and keep it in tip top condition. Here is a handy tool to help you work out approximately how many pages your ink or toner cartridge should print based on what you are currently printing.
It will also give you an idea of how many days your cartridge should last. All you have to do is enter your ink or toner cartridge reference in the first box eg. To use the calculator and to find out how many pages will my cartridge print, follow these simple instructions:. The MPG analogy used before really is a great way of looking at your printing. Appreciate that differences in your printing behavior will cause you to use more or less ink and toner each time.
I have been working in the printing industry with TonerGiant for over 12 years and am the resident technical printer expert. I'm also a big fan of all gadgets and technology. Surely there should be an obligation on manufacturers to indicate the amount of ink or toner in the print cartridges which is a normal practice in commerce. Hi Stuart Thanks for putting this information out there. I have been trying to use this for the 3 Epson XP s I bought for our university with no luck.
Thanks again. You can find the correct codes on the Epson XP page here. Very helpful information. Thanks for making them available. Next thing I want to find out is How to compute actual page per minute based on the percent of page coverage.
These information actually helps in assessing when to use coloree laser and inkjets in a classroom setting. Very helpful information! I just have a question: if the paper I use is not A4 mm x mm , do I have to also change the yield for size of the page I use?
Hi Celine, it really depends on your printer model. What am I missing or is the quote from the page incorrect? You are correct! I most have been half asleep when I wrote this. The correct calculation is to divide your actual page coverage by 5 and then divide the manufacturer page yield by the resulting number. Does this calculation work if you have separate CMYK cartridges? Is it the combined total of the printing capacities of each cartridge, or is it assumed that you are using all 4 and capacity is inclusive of all 4?
Power down your printer rather than unplugging it. Otherwise, you risk damaging the printheads, and you may leave the ink cartridges improperly exposed to more air, expediting the process of drying out.
When still sealed in the original packaging, the shelf life is probably in the range of two to three years. An original printer cartridge that comes with your printer is likely closer to 24 months, while a compatible cartridge may come closer to 36 months.
Check the expiration dates so you can prioritize use of cartridges with earlier dates. Think of the expiration date more in terms of a dry good than a carton of milk. Note that the older an ink cartridge is, the more likely it will be to have clogs or print-quality issues, especially once it passes the expiration date.
Store cartridges properly. Keep them upright and in a cool, dry place, ideally in a room with temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. How to troubleshoot ink problems If you notice trouble with your printer — for instance if you see streaks or smudges on the pages you print — consider a few potential causes.
Share this infographic on your site. It begins to settle. Exposure to air accelerates evaporation of ink and may also degrade its composition. Even if the ink cartridge is intact in an airtight package, it will still continue to dry up. Over a period of time, the oxidation process will ruin the ink. The shelf life of an ink cartridge is the estimated timeframe it will last if kept in its sealed package. The shelf life of an ink cartridge is indicated by its expiration date.
Compatible inks, on the other hand, generally have a shelf life up to three years. Keep in mind that all ink cartridges sold on the Internet or at your local office supplies store may not have labeled expiration date. So, what if there is no expiration date on your ink cartridge?
Well, as a safe measure, you should assume the shelf life to be around one to two years. Since the seals have been taken off, the ink cartridges installed on your inkjet printer are likely to dry up more quickly. This way, the ink is far less likely to clog, both inside the cartridge chamber and on the printhead. Put simply, when you regularly use your inkjet printer, the ink inside a cartridge will remain usable until its expiration date. With proper storage, your toner cartridge will last forever.
But a better question is: What kind of life will you give your toner cartridge? Your Printer, Your Lifestyle Everybody uses their printer differently. Once a month? Once a year? Is your laser printer a buzzing hive of activity, or a dust-covered plastic paperweight?
Keep It Clean Keeping your laser printer clean and well maintained will not only extend the life of your printer, it will extend the life of your toner cartridges as well. Get In The Mode Exploring the print mode on your printer software is another secret to getting toner cartridges to last longer. Go High Yield If you have a choice between regular toner cartridges and high-yield cartridges , spend the extra money and spring for high-yield cartridges.
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