Re: reconditioned toner cartridges?

[Peter Kasaty <kasaty -at- CRASH -dot- CTS -dot- COM>]

In article <9408201858 -dot- AA43038 -at- rs6000 -dot- cmp -dot- ilstu -dot- edu>,
 <prsawyer -at- rs6000 -dot- cmp -dot- ilstu -dot- edu> wrote:
>>>>We used reconditioned toner cartridges for our HPLaserJet III-class
>>printers and were somewhat less than pleased with them.  They did cost
>>less, but in our experience they leaked toner and caused maintenance
>>problems (enough to give us major headaches).<<
>>
>>They also do NOT last as long.  In the organization I worked for that used
>>them, we determined that there was no saving in usage.  suepstewrt -at- aol -dot- com

>I think part of the problem lies in the vendor that sells the cartiridges.
>In the lab that I ioned cartridges for our HP
>LaserJet IV's, our Laserwiter IINTX's, as well as our LaserWriter Pro.  We
>haven't had problems with leakage or any of that sort.  Sue is right; they
>don't last as long, but with the high volume that we go through, we decided
>to stick with the recycled cartridges.  If one vendor is giving you
>troubles, try another.  I think it is a matter of personal preference.

>--Paul


<< snip >>

AND when we had our Apple Laserwriter repaired, the technician said the
major servicing that had to be done (approx $500) was due to
reconditioned toner cartridges.  We've stayed away from them since.

I would prefer to use reconditioned cartridges (environmental, etc.,
reasons) but have given up until their quality increases by a huge amount.

If anyone can recommend a good source, I would be willing to give them a
try.

-- Peter       kasaty -at- ctsnet -dot- cts -dot- com      (San Diego, Calif., USA)
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