HALF FILLED cartridges in new printers? - comp.periphs.printers

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Bill (Adopt)

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Más opciones 26 ago 2008, 02:56

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De: "Bill (Adopt)" <ad...@billsimpson.com>

Fecha: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:56:51 +0100

Local: Mart 26 ago 2008 02:56

Asunto: Re: HALF FILLED cartridges in new printers?

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In article <b875e546-4771-4a6a-b1b6-5c493c3bd...@59g2000hsb.googlegroups.com>,
Flasherly <gjerr...@ij.net> wrote:

> On Aug 25, 12:35 pm, "007" <0...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > Is it a true that all new printers come with half filled cartridges?
> My Samsung laser cartridge part# is specified for (approx. 1/3) lesser
> yield, although apart from toner volume I couldn't say how many units,
> if at all, beyond that would be assembled with parts (the blade and
> optics) capable of not providing a much longer duty cycle.

After market refillers - at least here in the UK seem
to rely upon this. Remanufactured cartridges may be
a different matter ..as parts are often replaced with
heavier components, designed for a much longer life.

Then again, the cost of replacement toner - as parts
and new printers - seems to be around four to eight
times the cost of the identical machines and other
consummablesin North America. (Why such a price
difference, I've no idea)...

> They do
> have a fuse intended to blow at a specified "count" -- I haven't
> figured how that works (apart the workaround, which is simply to
> replace).

Although I'm not party to the full rulings etc, HP have
recently appeared in Court (?EU/UK?) regarding their self
imposed 'limits' on the use and replacement of cartridges.

For those printers that need it, they now appear to have
a counter-bypass system designed to kick in if the User
requests it through the firmware..

> A laser site in U.K. even provides instructions/materials
> for burning a hole (apparently -some- cartridges are self-contained
> and show no intent of being refilled).

I think, although I have no personal experience, that most
cartridges may possibly be re-filled by drilling a hole into
the body exactly as you realistically suggest, Flasherly! :))

It's just that should any toner 'escape' then, like an
Espresso or Turkish ground coffee, the tiny microscopic
granules will coat everything in the vicinity for months
to come ..including the refiller's hands, face and best
dress/suit (tuxedo??) .. :))

(Come to think of it, could it be another use for the
ubiquitously icky Starbuck's Carbonised Coffee Roast)?! ;))

Bill ZFC

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