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When your printer's toner runs low, you face a choice: try compatible toner cartridges or buy expensive genuine brand cartridges (sometimes referred to as OEM or original toner). These third-party options promise significant cost savings, but are they a worthwhile alternative? This article explores the world of compatible toner cartridges, examining their pros and cons, environmental impact, and legality.

• Author:

  Nicole (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  June 17th

On certain Canon imageCLASS printers, one quick step during toner installation can ensure smooth operation of your printer.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Aug 03, 2018

On certain HP printers, excessive noise or vibration can be eliminated by performing one quick step during toner installation.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Aug 03, 2018

If your Canon printer suddenly seems to stop recognizing new toner, Canon has issued a notification you need to be aware of.

• Author:

  TechTulku (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Aug 09, 2022

If your Canon printer stopped reporting the remaining toner and now shows 100% until the cartridge is empty, Canon has issued a notification you need to be aware of.

• Author:

  TechTulku (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Aug 09, 2022

Having difficulty with light streaks or lines of white appearing on your printed photos or documents? Often, a quick step will fix it right up!

• Author:

  TechTulku (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Apr 10, 2019

Before you waste money on a new Brother Fuser Unit, take a moment to verify whether the unit is actually damaged or is part of the design process.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Nov 07, 2018

Attempting to install a new style hinge for a Canon imageRUNNER 1020 or imageCLASS 6500 series on a new style base frame is not possible without a minor modification.

• Author:

  Ron (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Jan 26, 2015

Clearing the SC-320 error code on a Ricoh 1018 printer requires part replacement.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Oct 06, 2014

On certain Brother Multifunction printers, following one additional step during fuser replacement can prevent your unit from reporting a false paper jam.

• Author:

  (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Jul 22, 2020

Frequent failures on document feeder hinge base frames on some Canon imageCLASS and imageRUNNER models were corrected when Canon released an improved version of the hinge unit.

• Author:

  Ron (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Jan 27, 2015

Heavy paper types such as card stock, tag, index or text paper can allow toner to smear when printing. Read on for more information and suggestions to help.

• Author:

  TechTulku (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Mar 15, 2019

On Lexmark printers using the 501H cartridge, understanding the fit between the toner cartridge and imaging unit can make toner replacement easier.

• Author:

  TechTulku (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Apr 29, 2016

Error code SC 541 on a Ricoh 1018 and similar models may require part replacement.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Jun 06, 2012

On Brother printers using the TN750 and TN720 cartridges, giving extra attention to a simple step can ensure a smooth toner replacement operation.

• Author:

  (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Mar 12, 2015

A 50.x error on your HP printer can shut your printer down. The resolution can be a quick fix, or may take replacement parts.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Jun 06, 2012

Before wasting money on the wrong Lexmark Fuser Unit, be sure to take this extra step to ensure that you get the right fuser for your machine.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Nov 26, 2018

For many, writing secret messages to a friend by hand in invisible ink is a tedious task. Read on to find out how to change over an old, empty inkjet ink cartridge to use invisible ink.

• Author:

  (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Apr 01, 2019

Over time, print quality on a Sharp ARM 450 can deteriorate or get lighter. An inexpensive part can help produce much better quality printing.

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Jun 06, 2012

Announced in October, 2014, and given the innocuous name POODLE, the SSL v3 vulnerability is anything but cute. However, a few simple steps can keep you safe.

• Author:

  TechTulku (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Oct 17, 2014