02:39
Unknown
There's always a tiny wish that we could make toners last just a bit longer. After all, they're not cheap and having to spring for a new one every so often hurts. The good news is that we can extend their use with a few simple albeit clever tricks.
Toners are designed to yield a certain number of prints. This number varies depending on what's printed and how dark or light it is. Type and size of the cartridge also matters. However, what ultimately influences yield is how well you know how to increase it. Here are a few tips and tricks to help.
Use black for text and color for images
Assuming you have a printer that prints both black and colour, use the black toner solely for text and the color one for images. Interchanging the two will only lead to needless waste so that you end up purchasing new cartridges frequently.
When printing text that doesn't have to be pure black, set the printer's settings to grayscale. It's a simple way to save toner while achieving a good print.
Keep in mind that some printers continue to use color toners even after being commanded not to. If yours is the same, consider getting a low-end printer just for printing black documents. You'll end up saving a lot.
Print only when ready
Don't hit ‘print' immediately after composing a document. The ‘print preview' feature shows how the printed copy will look which saves you from printing error-filled documents. So even if you're in a rush take a few seconds out of your time to make sure you're printing exactly what you want.
Don't print wherever possible
Offices may have need for printing large volumes but if possible, stick with soft copies. Unless documents or images actually have to be printed, don't. Not only do you save paper and toner but you reduce trash and the need to shred documents too frequently.
Don't immediately replace toners when prompted to
The printer will issue a ‘low toner' warning but disregard it, at least for a time. The remaining amount is enough to print several pages, sometimes a few dozen. That's a lot and by forcing the toner to continue to print till there's nothing left, you're saving money and keeping the environment a little cleaner. You'll know it's time for a replacement when you can't get a decent print even after pushing up density.
Use smaller and slimmer fonts
Try to avoid printing large bold fonts which need more toner. Use smaller, slimmer fonts unless you absolutely need to supersize. It looks better and even dries faster so there's less chance of smudging.
Clean the cartridge and check for clogs
Clogged nozzles can stop toner powder from being properly dispersed. They can also hamper smooth results. Before chucking your toner, give it a vigorous shake and clean it. Pop it back in and see if you can get a couple of more pages out of it.
These simple DIY tips are a great way to save money and toner. However, some printers may make using less toner quite impossible to force you to replace it once the ‘low toner' warning comes on. Still, the use of small fonts, printing in grayscale and proofing documents before printing are more than enough to maximize the life of your toner.
Toners are designed to yield a certain number of prints. This number varies depending on what's printed and how dark or light it is. Type and size of the cartridge also matters. However, what ultimately influences yield is how well you know how to increase it. Here are a few tips and tricks to help.
Use black for text and color for images
Assuming you have a printer that prints both black and colour, use the black toner solely for text and the color one for images. Interchanging the two will only lead to needless waste so that you end up purchasing new cartridges frequently.
When printing text that doesn't have to be pure black, set the printer's settings to grayscale. It's a simple way to save toner while achieving a good print.
Keep in mind that some printers continue to use color toners even after being commanded not to. If yours is the same, consider getting a low-end printer just for printing black documents. You'll end up saving a lot.
Print only when ready
Don't hit ‘print' immediately after composing a document. The ‘print preview' feature shows how the printed copy will look which saves you from printing error-filled documents. So even if you're in a rush take a few seconds out of your time to make sure you're printing exactly what you want.
Don't print wherever possible
Offices may have need for printing large volumes but if possible, stick with soft copies. Unless documents or images actually have to be printed, don't. Not only do you save paper and toner but you reduce trash and the need to shred documents too frequently.
Don't immediately replace toners when prompted to
The printer will issue a ‘low toner' warning but disregard it, at least for a time. The remaining amount is enough to print several pages, sometimes a few dozen. That's a lot and by forcing the toner to continue to print till there's nothing left, you're saving money and keeping the environment a little cleaner. You'll know it's time for a replacement when you can't get a decent print even after pushing up density.
Use smaller and slimmer fonts
Try to avoid printing large bold fonts which need more toner. Use smaller, slimmer fonts unless you absolutely need to supersize. It looks better and even dries faster so there's less chance of smudging.
Clean the cartridge and check for clogs
Clogged nozzles can stop toner powder from being properly dispersed. They can also hamper smooth results. Before chucking your toner, give it a vigorous shake and clean it. Pop it back in and see if you can get a couple of more pages out of it.
These simple DIY tips are a great way to save money and toner. However, some printers may make using less toner quite impossible to force you to replace it once the ‘low toner' warning comes on. Still, the use of small fonts, printing in grayscale and proofing documents before printing are more than enough to maximize the life of your toner.
Posted in: Intra-net
0 comments:
Post a Comment