How to Determine if a Toner Cartridge Needs to be Replaced

Replacing a toner cartridge is a regular part of your printer’s maintenance. When you suspect your toner cartridge needs to be replaced follow these steps. They will help you to determine when it needs to be replaced.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Determine if the quality of print is acceptable. Is the ink spotty or faded? Are streaks on the paper?
2. Is your computer telling you your printer needs ink? Most will signal you with a pop-up window that your ink levels are low.
3. Decide whether your computer's toner cartridge needs to be replaced or not. Don't wait until the last minute. A cartridge should be replaced right away to avoid botched jobs

Tips & Warnings

• Always pay attention to how the ink prints on paper. This is an easy way to tell if your toner cartridge needs to be replaced.
• Take the cartridge out and shake it. That will loosen up the ink so you can print some more before it runs out completely.
• Check your toner cartridge over old newspaper or over the sink. This can be a messy job.

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