[Leaplist] Printer Toner

patrick pberry2 at cfl.rr.com
Tue Aug 21 22:44:59 EDT 2007


I have two laser printers, that work well and are nice to use with my
Linux, BSD, Apple/Macs.

The Apple LazerSelect 360 was free, but, the original toner cartridge
dated 1993 finally emptied after printout #5377, and a replacement brand
new one on ebay was $17 delivered.

I picked up a Brother 5 in 1 Fax, copier, scanner, printer, pc fax
MFC-8500 for $25 at Thriftko.  It worked, but, it is now at the end of
it's original 2004 TN-460 cartridge.

Refilling is a viable option for me, though I see some refurb cartridges
for $19 and up, and factory new ones for about $29 and up.

Refill quantities of Toner are as pricey as the new cartridge.

But, there are cartridges for HP Laserjet II/IIP/III for $4.95 each on
close-out, as that model is a bit dated to most vendors.

I figure I could buy a couple of those, and refill my empty cartridges,
 the replaced Apple unit and this Brother TN-460.

Anyone want to advise me of their experiences or opinions?

Anyone have some bulk toner, or know where it is sold at a reasonable
price?


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