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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Author:

  Gabi (Precision Roller Tech)

• Date:

  Oct 06, 2014

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

• 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