All computer equipment has to be properly maintained, just like any other electronic equipment. Even though printers run from electricity, they require a toner cartridge which is the ink that produces those amazing prints you want. You want to make sure your nice pictures and important papers print with full color and beauty, not dull, light or even unreadable prints. If you don't think your printer is printing at its highest quality, it may be time to change your toner. If you own a laser printer, having a full toner cartridge is absolutely required to maintain high quality prints.
First things first, you have to figure out what type of toner cartridge your printer requires. And you'll need more than just the brand name of your printer, there are model numbers and different styles, and if you get the wrong one it won't work in your printer. What works for model 916B probably won't work for model 916BA, so its important to find the exactly model number of your printer. Many printers with the same model can use different sized toner cartridges, so it probably won't hurt to ask somebody for help if you're unsure.
When you're shopping for a new toner cartridge, you should avoid buying one online. Sure, the deals might seem too good to pass up, but most of these offers are for specific model numbers and most likely won't work in your printer. It's better to start shopping around before you run out of toner, ask your local computer stores about upcoming sales and discounts on the toner your printer requires, so you're prepared when you do run out. You can also look for "toner replacement companies" in your local area, these guys will either re-fill your toner or give you a good deal in exchange for taking your old cartridge. You'll usually find a better deal here than at a generic computer store like Best Buy.
When you buy your new toner cartridge, make sure you do not open the package until you take the old cartridge out of the printer. So first you need to open your printer's interior panel. Usually this is on the front of the printer. You should see the printer toner cartridge right inside, if you don't grab your printer manual and find out where it is. Gently grab and pull out and up on the cartridge. It should gently pop out with a little bit of force. Set this empty cartridge into a baggy while you put in the new cartridge. Remember, don't throw your old cartridge away because you can exchange it for discounted toner on your next trip to the store.
Now you should open up your new toner cartridge and remove it from the package. Make sure you don't tip or spill the ink or you'll get all kinds of unwanted ink on the floor, clothes, skin and more. To insert the new cartridge into the printer, just reverse what you did earlier, in a downward-forward motion, gently push the toner into the cartridge-slot until it snaps in. Then just close the printer lid and you should be good to go.
Remember that toner cartridges are sensitive to light and if you leave them sitting out in the open for more than a couple hours, they may become damaged.
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