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Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


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[Dave Plowman (News)]

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wrote:
Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated

I bought a kit off Ebay for my Samsung. Just followed the instructions and
it was fine.

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[A.Lee]

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,wrote :

Has anyone any experience of doing this.
I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.
Hints and tips appreciated

I bought a kit off Ebay for my Samsung. Just followed the instructions and
it was fine.

On a contrary view, I filled my Samsung, and it printed terribly
afterwards, and I also got a coating of toner powder over the table when
I did it, which was a pain to clean.
I bought a refurb'd toner for it eventually, around £15 more than the
refill kit, and well worth it for the hassle involved.
Horses for courses.

Alan.
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[Cicero]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, christopher wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


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Use a small plastic funnel to get the toner in - saves spillage.

Cic.

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[MM]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:17:42 GMT, Cicero
wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, christopher wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


parts

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Use a small plastic funnel to get the toner in - saves spillage.

Cic.

Where does one actually obtain the toner? I've never seen it. Always
used replacement cartridges (non-HP compatibles work fine in the
Laserjet).

MM

[Cicero]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:51:39 +0100, MM wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:17:42 GMT, Cicero wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, christopher wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


parts

=========================================

Use a small plastic funnel to get the toner in - saves spillage.

Cic.

Where does one actually obtain the toner? I've never seen it. Always used
replacement cartridges (non-HP compatibles work fine in the Laserjet).

MM

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I get mine he

http://www.consumablecafe.co.uk/

Cic.

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[The Natural Philosopher[_2_]]

wrote:
Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


Probably don't is the best answer.

Mate bought some 'cheap' color toner refills. Result: Completely clogged
and ****ed fuser - think it was the fuser. Cost 5 times more than using
the correct part.



parts

[Lobster]

MM wrote:
On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:17:42 GMT, Cicero
wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, christopher wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


parts
=========================================

Use a small plastic funnel to get the toner in - saves spillage.


Where does one actually obtain the toner? I've never seen it. Always
used replacement cartridges (non-HP compatibles work fine in the
Laserjet).

I've heard good and bad reports of using recycled cartridges but never
seemed to be able to get a concensus on it... is the quality down to
that of the recycled hardware? the way it's refilled? the quality of the
actual toner used? Any/all of the above?

As a slight aside, does anyone know is it possible/usual for recycled
cartridges to be sold with the sealing strips in place? Just that I
once bought one from ebay, sold as genuine new HP, which was 'proved'
said the seller, because the strip was still in place. Am I a bit naive?
(not that I'm complaining particularly, as whatever it was, it was a
good price and printed perfectly for ages).

David

[The Wanderer[_2_]]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated

Well, plenty do it, but the powder *is* carcinogenic.....




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In article , Lobster davidlobsterpot
writes

I've heard good and bad reports of using recycled cartridges but never
seemed to be able to get a concensus on it... is the quality down to
that of the recycled hardware? the way it's refilled? the quality of the
actual toner used? Any/all of the above?

All of the above.

We have a lot of laser printers at work. Generally, recycled B&W
cartridges are alright, but no more than that. Colour ones have been a
disaster - they don't last long and leak toner inside the printer.

I specify that we now use original cartridges only. It's not my money,
and they go in and Just Work until they run empty.

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[Bob Eager]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:08:20 UTC, The Wanderer
wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated

Well, plenty do it, but the powder *is* carcinogenic.....

Yes...and a normal vacuum cleaner doesn't trap the fine particles, just
distributes them in the air.

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[nightjar]

"Lobster" wrote in message
...
....
I've heard good and bad reports of using recycled cartridges but never
seemed to be able to get a concensus on it... is the quality down to that
of the recycled hardware? the way it's refilled? the quality of the actual
toner used? Any/all of the above?

They need to be properly remanufactured, which involves stripping down to
the components, replacing anything that needs to be replaced, rebuilt,
filled with toner that has been matched to the manufacturer's original toner
and, finally tested to the original manufacturer's specifiations. That
usually means you pay more for them than for cartridges that have been
simply refilled or only partially remanufactured (e.g on cartridges with
integral drums, just the drum being tested and, if necessary, replaced|)
although price is not alway an infallible guide.

Colin Bignell

[jkn]

I'm keen to learn how to *dismantle* a Laserjet 4096A cartridge - I
want to learn how to get access to the wiper blade. I have a few
kicking around and don't mind destroying one to learn how. Any
pointers over & above 'try it and see'?

Ta
J^n

[Steve Walker]

jkn wrote:
I'm keen to learn how to *dismantle* a Laserjet 4096A cartridge - I
want to learn how to get access to the wiper blade. I have a few
kicking around and don't mind destroying one to learn how. Any
pointers over & above 'try it and see'?

prepare your work area carefully - fine black dust will go everywhere!

[Appin]

The message
from contains these words:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated


parts

Mixed results, but the best of them very good.

Regularly refill mine, colour included. Have helped in the development
of at one refill kit.

Run unchipped cartridges until they really are empty. Vacuum (using vac
with HEPA filter) the empty cartridge thoroughly. Outside the house.

HALF FILL the cartridge. Overfilling can be disastrous and is the
cause of many of the complaints of noisy, jamming, leaking cartridges.

Be sure to remember that some printers require a counter to be reset.

[MM]

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:43:30 +0100, Lobster
wrote:

I've heard good and bad reports of using recycled cartridges but never
seemed to be able to get a concensus on it... is the quality down to
that of the recycled hardware? the way it's refilled? the quality of the
actual toner used? Any/all of the above?

I'm on my third recycled one now. I had two with the previous Laserjet
IIID that lasted 15 years and now I've got one (7000 pages) in the
P2015D. I was dubious to begin with, but needs must when cash is
tight.

As a slight aside, does anyone know is it possible/usual for recycled
cartridges to be sold with the sealing strips in place?

Mine have always been just like the genuine article. No difference in
installing at all.

Just that I
once bought one from ebay, sold as genuine new HP, which was 'proved'
said the seller, because the strip was still in place. Am I a bit naive?
(not that I'm complaining particularly, as whatever it was, it was a
good price and printed perfectly for ages).

David

Perhaps it's just that laser printers have been around now for a
couple of decades at least and compatible-cartridge manufacturers know
that they only need one batch of dodgy cartridges to lose customers in
droves. The fact is that the genuine cartridges, e.g. HP, are
significantly overpriced so a market is created for cheaper
alternatives. When I saw the price for the genuine replacement
cartridge for my old Laserjet IIID, then compared it to the
compatibles, well, there was NO comparison! By the way, the brand I
have used successfully is Inkrite, e.g.
http://www.aprmedia.com/product.php?pid=4605

MM

[jkn]

Replying to my own question - found some info at last!

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/ref...es/reman/oasis

led to

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/ref...des/reman/2100

J^n

[nightjar]

"jkn" wrote in message
...
I'm keen to learn how to *dismantle* a Laserjet 4096A cartridge - I
want to learn how to get access to the wiper blade. I have a few
kicking around and don't mind destroying one to learn how. Any
pointers over & above 'try it and see'?

I leave anything to do with dismantling toner cartridges to the specialists,
so I regret I cannot help.

Colin Bignell

[nightjar]

"MM" wrote in message
...
... By the way, the brand I
have used successfully is Inkrite, e.g.
http://www.aprmedia.com/product.php?pid=4605

I think that is an own brand package on a cartridge from one of the better
manufacturers.

Colin Bignell

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On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:08:20 +0100, The Wanderer
wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated

Well, plenty do it, but the powder *is* carcinogenic.....

Apparently that's an old wives tale

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12..._health_check/

Fraunhofer boffins: Laser printers safe after all
About as dangerous as making toast, seemingly

But it IS messy.

[The Wanderer[_2_]]

On Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:36:27 +0100, wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:08:20 +0100, The Wanderer
wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated

Well, plenty do it, but the powder *is* carcinogenic.....

Apparently that's an old wives tale

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12..._health_check/

Fraunhofer boffins: Laser printers safe after all
About as dangerous as making toast, seemingly

But it IS messy.

The dangers of reading what you want to read and not what is actually
written.....

The article is talking about the possibility of laser printers emitting
air-borne microscopic particles of dust, which might present a health
hazard to those who work in close proximity to the printer/copier. There
are other studies on the market that make the same point.

What it (conveniently) doesn't say is that the carbon black used in toners
*is* classified as a class 2B[1] carcinogen by the International Agency for
Research on Cancer.

Handling quantities of laser toner powder in a domestic (non-controlled)
environment, not bothering with a face mask, coz those are for wimps and
who'd think of using one anyway, spillage, contamination on hands, a
draught - work it out for yourself.

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[Dave Liquorice[_2_]]

On Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:36:27 +0100, wrote:

About as dangerous as making toast, seemingly

Isn't burnt bread carcinogenic?

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wrote in message
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On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:08:20 +0100, The Wanderer
wrote:

On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:06 +0100, wrote:

Has anyone any experience of doing this.

I want to refill some Lexmark C530 ones.

are some supply co's better than others.


Hints and tips appreciated

Well, plenty do it, but the powder *is* carcinogenic.....

Apparently that's an old wives tale

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12..._health_check/

Fraunhofer boffins: Laser printers safe after all
About as dangerous as making toast, seemingly

But it IS messy.

The article doesn't mention handling the toner in bulk, as you
would when refilling a cartridge. I would err on the side of caution.
Also, whoever wrote the third paragraph was clearly smoking
something stronger than brown-bread.

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