| Laser printers are one of the most common and | | | | get the ink mixed and ready to go. There also will be a |
| popular printers today. In fact, if you have a printer in | | | | little bit of tape or a printed label on the bottom of the |
| your home, work, or school, there is a strong chance | | | | canister helping seal things shut. Remove and discard |
| that it just may be a laser printer. However, many | | | | this protective seal so your computer can access the |
| people aren't using laser cartridges correctly leading to | | | | ink. Place your prepared cartridge in the open slot. If |
| all sorts of computer errors, smudges prints, and | | | | there are any latches, firmly close them. |
| expensive lost ink. Here is a quick guide on how to | | | | Do not force things, however! If it's not going in, it |
| properly use a laser ink cartridge. The first thing you | | | | means something is going wrong. Stop and make sure |
| need to know is the kind and size of the ink cartridge. | | | | everything is pointing the right way and that the |
| This sizing information will either be on your old | | | | cartridge is the right size and make. Once everything |
| cartridge, or the printer calibration program will tell you if | | | | has been put into place, simply close back the printer |
| you look. | | | | top. Now it's time for a test printing! Most printers bring |
| Write it down and look for the same exact size and | | | | up the test print window for you as soon as it senses |
| make of cartridge. Do not try to wedge in a cartridge | | | | the new ink. If it did not come up on it's own, open your |
| that is too large or use stuffing to pad in a cartridge | | | | printer calibration and testing program now. Follow the |
| that is too small or it will not register correctly leading to | | | | instructions on the screen. If the print comes out |
| problems. Use a reputable brand where possible to | | | | smudged or blurry go ahead and recalibrate your |
| help increase the chances of getting the right sizing | | | | printer with the program. |
| and better quality ink. Once you have the right | | | | After recalibration, try a test print again. If you have |
| cartridge, open up the top of the printer to reveal | | | | done everything correctly so far, things should be |
| where the ink is stored. Remove the spent container | | | | working. If not, it means you may have a printer |
| and save it for recycling. | | | | problem, not an ink problem. Contact your printer |
| Although it will be tempting to refill your empties | | | | manufacturer for help. If you have done everything |
| yourself to save money, do not do this as it damages | | | | correctly, you should have a nicely working laser |
| the cartridge leading to ink leaks and ruined printers. | | | | printer! Now you know the "secret" of using a laser |
| Once the empty has been removed, take out your | | | | cartridge correctly. Spread the word and enjoy |
| new cartridge and gently shake it from side to side to | | | | beautiful prints. |