Helpful Tips
What cartridge do I need for my HP M402 or HP M426 printer?
If you have one of these HP printers: Laserjet Pro M402d, Laserjet Pro M402dn, Laserjet Pro M402n, Laserjet Pro MFP M426dw, Laserjet Pro MFP M426fdn, Laserjet Pro MFP M426Fdw, imageCLASS
What drum unit do I need for my Brother TN660 printer?
If you have one of these Brother printers: HL-L2300D, HL-L2320D, HL-L2340DW, HL-L2360DN, HL-L2360DW, HL-L2365DW, HL-L2380DW, DCP-L2500D, DCP-L2520DW, DCP-L2540DN, DCP-L2540DW, MFC-L2700DW, MFC-L2720DW, MFC-L2740DW then you need to use the TN660 toner
What drum unit do I need for my Brother TN760 printer?
If you have one of these Brother printers: DCP-L2550DW, HL-L2350DW, HL-L2370DW, HL-L2370DWXL, HL-L2390DW, HL-L2395DW, MFC-L2710DW, MFC-L2730DW, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L2750DWXL then you need to use the TN760 toner in your printer. We
What’s the difference between a toner cartridge code that ends in A or in X?
Let’s say you have an HP Laserjet Pro M402 printer. You need to buy a new cartridge. You can choose either the CF226A or the CF226X. What’s the difference? It’s
Why did my cartridge not print as many pages as usual?
Cartridges have an advertised page yield. The cartridge manufacturer calculates it as the number of pages a cartridge can print, if the pages have 5% coverage. If your cartridge says
What is a fuser and do I need to replace mine?
The fuser in your laser printer heats and bonds the toner to the paper. It ages over time and can be the cause of print issues (weird streaking on the
Is there a font that uses less toner?
Yes! Some fonts are larger and use more toner, like Impact, compared to Century Gothic. Even a standard font like Arial has darker lines than Century Gothic, but Century Gothic
Why are there weird blotches of toner on my printouts?
Towards the end of a cartridge’s life cycle, you can get weird blotches on the paper. Your printer probably says the cartridge still has toner available. This is often overflow
Why is paper jamming when I try to print?
It’s probably not your cartridge. There are rubber rollers in your printer that guide the paper. They get worn and need to be replaced. You can purchase the paper feed
Do I have to replace my printer’s drum or imaging unit?
Some printers have a drum or imaging unit separate from the toner cartridge (Brother and Lexmark). When you change the toner cartridge you often have to take the cartridge out
How can I make my ink jet prints look better?
Ink can sometimes dry up and cause small blockages within the print-head nozzles. This can lead to your prints being streaky and faded. You can run the print-head cleaning cycle
How can I make my colour cartridges last longer?
If you have a colour printer and you are printing a black and white document remember to change your printer properties to the black-only mode. This will help save your
What should I do when my printer says I’m running low on toner?
If you are still getting good quality prints with no streaks or fading then carry on printing. You will probably still get a few more pages from it. The estimation
What should I do when my prints are too dark?
If your prints seem to be darker since changing your cartridge then try adjusting the toner density setting in your printer’s menu.
How can I set my printer to use less toner?
Most printers allow you to select the “Economy” or “draft” mode in the properties section of your printer. This means you will have a slightly lighter, less precise copy, but
Can I keep printing when my printer says my toner is low?
When the printer warns you that your cartridge is running low, remove it from the printer, sway it from side to side and then reinsert it. This will redistribute the