Toner Cartridge Vs. Drum
Numerous parts in a laser printer are necessary to perform the printing process. The toner cartridge and the toner drum are two parts that play a direct role in the transfer of the toner to the paper.
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Toner Cartridge
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A laser printer’s toner cartridge is a replaceable part that contains the toner powder.
Toner Drum
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A laser toner drum is the cylinder part inside the printer where the print toner and the paper first come into contact.
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Common Tie
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Some toner cartridges contain the toner drum, but only on certain models of laser printers.
Maintenance
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Toner cartridges should not require maintenance because they are regularly replaced. Toner drums not inside the toner cartridge need to be repaired or replaced, but not as often as the toner cartridges.
Refurbishing
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Toner cartridges and toner drums can be refurbished. The quality of the refurbished parts is not always the same as new cartridges or drums.
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References
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