| Compact monochrome laser printers such as the | | | | cartridges can be reused for up to 3 cycles of |
| Brother HL-2140 are now invading the working | | | | printing by simply refilling its hopper with fresh |
| spaces of both home and office users. While its | | | | toner powder. You can use third party toner or |
| $100++ price tag happens to be the printer | | | | toner refill kits to replenish the cartridge's toner |
| model's biggest come-on; the ability to churn out | | | | supply as refill toner is cheaper by more than |
| from between 1500 to 2600 copies of crisp, clear | | | | 50% compared to the toner cartridge. |
| monochrome prints at 5% page coverage is | | | | Toner refill kits are typically sold in packages such |
| remarkable for a personal laser printer. Among its | | | | as the Brother HL-2130 HL-2140 toner refill kit. |
| basic accessories include the drum unit and of | | | | Included in the package is a bottle of fresh toner |
| course toner cartridges with product number | | | | powder, pour lid or funnel caps and an instructional |
| TN-330 for the standard yield cartridge and | | | | material. Now to refill a TN-330 or TN-360 toner |
| TN-360 for its high yield version. | | | | cartridge, here's what you should do: |
| Problem: OEM Consumables are Expensive | | | | |
| The problem with most budget laser printers is | | | | 1. Before opening the toner bottle's cap and seal, |
| the fact that only their acquisition price falls into | | | | turn the bottle upside down to help loosen toner |
| the budget range. True, toner saving features | | | | and allow it to flow easily out of the bottle. |
| may have been integrated into its system but | | | | 2. After opening, attach the pour lid to the bottle's |
| then again these are minimal compared to the | | | | mouth tightly. |
| regular pricing of printer consumables. | | | | 3. Remove the cartridge's plug on its non-gear |
| The TN-330 cartridge retails close to $50 while | | | | side to expose the fill hole. |
| the high yield cartridge is sold at around $70. At | | | | 4. Position the pour lid towards the fill hole and |
| this rate, you'll easily catch up to the printer unit's | | | | allow toner powder to flow into the cartridge. |
| cost in 2 to 3 cartridge replacements. Wouldn't | | | | 5. Once cartridge is reasonably filled with toner, |
| you? Well, you got the figures right if you follow | | | | set aside the bottle and lid; and seal the fill hole |
| the norm of loading the printer with ONLY brand | | | | with plug. |
| new OEM replacement cartridges. Is there is a | | | | 6. To distribute toner, gently shake the cartridge |
| way to break away from this expensive routine? | | | | to and fro. |
| Solution: Recycle the Toner Cartridge | | | | Get a budget fix by switching to a Brother toner |
| Of course there is a way and you will simply have | | | | refill kit. Get a refill kit today to extend the life of |
| to recycle an empty toner cartridge. Toner | | | | your TN300 toner cartridge. |