Have you ever watched a Video on Toner? If you have not, I recommend you take the time to sit down and watch one some day. These videos will give you insight into the ink and toner industry which will ultimately allow you to save money. And if there is anything we could all use right now, it is saving some money.
You might not think you can save that much money on printing. Many people think of printing as a fixed cost and believe there is nothing they can do about it. Well, if you do not take the time to educate yourself on your printer, I guess that is true. But a little knowledge can go a long way and that translates to dollars.
What I mean by educating yourself is learning what factors influence how much toner you go through. It is not just how many pages you print, it is how much toner is used per page. Many printers are wasting excessive amounts of toner. This toner is laid thickly on the page on every print job. This can be caused by having the printer set up wrong, or by not maintaining it properly. In extreme cases, this toner overuse can lead to shoddy print quality as well as wasted money. That feeds a vicious loop in which people have to reprint their print jobs, further wasting toner and money.
These problems can be fixed easily. Simple steps that only take a few minutes can end up getting your printer to maximum efficiency and quality. Always know your machine!