usenet@mcdchg.UUCP (03/02/87)
If your office uses laser printers (based on the Canon engine), you are probably aware that a replacement toner cartridge costs $125 or more and will only last for approximately 2500 prints. Foothill Microsystems will take your empty cartridges, which you normally throw away, and completely refurbish them. This means a thorough cleaning and inspection of all parts, including the optical drum, plus a supply of factory fresh toner. And if you send us the used wiper stick, we will refurbish it at no extra charge. This often overlooked item is critical to the satisfactory performance of your printer. The cost for this complete service is only $39.95 plus shipping. We guarantee satisfaction of print quality (our customers tell us the print is blacker than the original cartridge). Most orders will be shipped back to you within 24 hours of receipt. Please send your used cartridge along with payment ($39.95 plus $4.00 for shipping). We know you'll be pleased. Questions? Call us at the number below, and we'll be happy to discuss them with you. Foothill Microsystems 3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite M La Crescenta, CA 91214 (818) 249-6734 Please do not respond electronically to this message. Call the phone number for more info. -- From the virtual mind of Allyn Fratkin allyn@sdcsvax.ucsd.edu or EMU Project {ucbvax, decvax, ihnp4} U.C. San Diego !sdcsvax!allyn
henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer) (03/10/87)
In the interests of honesty, it might be noted that the following was a serious exaggeration: > ... that a replacement toner cartridge costs $125 or more and > will only last for approximately 2500 prints. Typical cartridge lifetime in fact is 4500 prints, and I would think that anyone who is paying US$125 per cartridge is probably being ripped off. I'm not up on current retail prices, but that sounds high to me. This is not to say that cartridge refurbishing isn't of interest, just that this particular press release was overselling it a bit. Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology {allegra,ihnp4,decvax,pyramid}!utzoo!henry [I tend to agree with Henry. It is still probably a good deal. -mod]