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Toll Free: 800.333.5905
Corporate Headquarters:
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Have you ever had a large print or copy job for your office’s multifunction printer and wondered, “How many pages can one ink (or toner) cartridge print?” At the workplace, employees have been known to fear projects like this. Sure, the printer may run out of paper. That’s an easy fix most employees can handle. But a cartridge? Those are a bit more specialized. And costly.
Together we’ll uncover the mystery behind the average number of pages a single ink or toner cartridge can print by discussing:
Ink cartridges and toner cartridges are both essential components of printers, but they have different functions and characteristics. Ink cartridges are used in inkjet printers, which work by spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the paper. On the other hand, toner cartridges are used in laser printers, which use heat and static electricity to fuse toner powder onto the paper.
When estimating how many pages one cartridge can print, ink cartridges usually have a lower capacity compared to toner cartridges. This is because inkjet printers generally have a lower printing speed and lower page yield per cartridge. Ink cartridges are designed to print a specific number of pages based on the manufacturer's specifications.
Toner cartridges, on the other hand, have a higher page yield compared to ink cartridges. This is because laser printers are generally faster and more efficient, allowing them to print more pages per minute. Toner cartridges are designed to handle higher print volumes and can print a larger number of pages before needing to be replaced.
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The actual number of pages you can print with an ink cartridge or toner cartridge can vary depending on several factors. These factors include:
It's important to keep these factors in mind when estimating the number of pages, you can print with a cartridge.
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To make the most out of your ink or toner cartridge and maximize its page yield, consider the following tips:
By implementing these tips, you can make your cartridge last longer and save on replacement costs.
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Having a Managed Print Services (MPS) partner provide toner cartridges for your entire workplace fleet is very common in today’s business world. And it’s convenient too. This smart idea is designed to save your organization time and money while eliminating the hassle of sourcing toner cartridges – often for multiple printer brands.
Your IT Team will thank you too, as working with a MPS partner will free up their time to take care of more pressing matters tied to your business goals.
Many MPS partners also offer print fleet software designed to show estimated toner levels by device and cartridge color. Say goodbye to running out of toner. You could even add just-in-time toner replacement to your contract with automatic shipping direct to your door when a cartridge is estimated to run out within the next few weeks.
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Welcome to hassle-free print management. Contact the experts at Troyka-TC and learn how to never run out of toner again, minimize downtime due to print problems, stop guessing how much you spend on printing and more!
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