[mod.computers.laser-printers] recycling printer cartridges

krowitz@mit-kermit.UUCP (David Krowitz) (10/14/86)

I'd like to hear something about the print quality that
people have been getting from recycled catridges ... after
all, one of the reasons for having a throw away cartridge
was to avoid having to do maintenance on the print drum
assembly. Here at MIT we can get the cartridges for about
$70 through our university supply center. It's not clear
that a $45 or $50 cartridge is worth the savings if the
print quality is degraded. Does anyone have any idea of
how many times a cartridge can be refilled before the
drum starts to give out?

				-- David Krowitz

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craig%craig.uci.edu@ICSG.UCI.EDU (Craig Rolandelli) (10/22/86)

I believe thah the California company Toner-Tex that I recently told you 
about will only refile a cartridge two times.  But you should check with them.
They are very aware of the fact that the drum will ware down with use, and
check each drum before refilling a cartridge.  Like I said before, we have
been using them with no problems.

Craig Rolandelli