Stage 5 of 6: Run
Ink & Toner
4 guides
The price of a printer is only the start. Ink, toner and other consumables decide what each page really costs, and they vary widely between models.
These guides explain the terms, show you how to calculate cost per page from published yields, and set out the honest trade-offs of genuine, compatible and remanufactured supplies.
Ink & Toner guides
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Ink vs Toner: Cartridges, Drums and Other Consumables Explained
Printer ink vs toner in plain English, plus drums, printheads, maintenance boxes and fusers: what each does, which printers use them and how they wear out.
5 min read
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How to Work Out a Printer's Cost per Page and Running Costs
Work out printer cost per page from published yields and current prices, include drums and paper, and compare printer running costs fairly over time.
5 min read
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Genuine, Compatible and Remanufactured Ink and Toner Compared
Genuine vs compatible ink cartridges and toner, plus remanufactured supplies: quality, compatibility, firmware and warranty trade-offs, explained fairly.
5 min read
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Replacing, Storing and Handling Ink and Toner Safely
How to replace an ink cartridge, refill an ink tank or change toner safely, store spares so they stay usable, and clean up or recycle without mess.
5 min read