“How long will the toner be good if the laser printer is only used once a month??? Does the toner cartridges have a self-life once installed?? I have had ink jet printers in the past and the ink gums up due to infrequent use (maybe used once a month).”
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Hello, thank you for your question. There is no specific expiry date for toner cartridges specifically - you may see drying out with your InkJet printer due to the style of the ink and the way the printhead works. As for a LaserJet, a toner cartridge won't dry out the same way an InkJet cartridge can with minimal use. Still, we do advise printing once a week to keep the printhead in good working order if it can be helped - alternatively, leave your printer on so it can perform occasional maintenance to keep things in working order. If you're unsure or have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to HP Support or your Best Buy Geek Squad!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Because the toner is actually a dry powder, the toner doesn't actually "gum up" as long as the printer is kept at a temperature that's comfortable for you (in other words it's at a temperature that is at "normal operating temperature")
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