{"id":311,"date":"2020-10-15T12:51:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T02:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/?p=311"},"modified":"2020-10-01T13:59:19","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T03:59:19","slug":"how-long-does-a-toner-cartridge-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonercity.com.au\/blog\/how-long-does-a-toner-cartridge-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does A Toner Cartridge Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ink and toner cartridges don\u2019t tend to come cheap \u2013 or at least they don\u2019t when you aren\u2019t shopping with us at TonerCity. But as with any consumable, you\u2019ll want to know how long you can keep that stock of toner on the shelf before having to use it or lose it to expiry.<\/span><\/p>\n

But there definitely is a lot to unpack here, so let\u2019s dive into the different aspects of the process that you should be familiar with if you\u2019re going to get the answer you need. We\u2019re going to look at storage and use and give you some pointers on making your toner cartridges last the way they should.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do Toner Cartridges Expire?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The first question to look at is whether or not cartridges expire. It\u2019s a good question, and the short answer is that toner cartridges last pretty much forever when stored right. You\u2019re much more likely to have used your stock of toner cartridges before expiry becomes an issue. But the key here is \u2018stored right\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not so much about worrying about everything going to plan, as it is understanding how a toner cartridge might be compromised in the interim while it\u2019s being stored. Fortunately, it\u2019s all fairly easy, keep the cartridge dry, don\u2019t break the seal before you have to, and try to avoid subjecting the cartridge to sunlight or high temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do Toner Cartridges Compare to Ink Cartridges?<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the key strengths that toner cartridges bring to the table is that they last much better than their ink counterparts. Both in storage, and when placed in your printer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reason for this relates mostly to the material itself. Toner is really just a highly refined dust that is brushed precisely over the page. (You can learn more about that process here). Whereas ink is a liquid medium that is liable to dry out.<\/span><\/p>\n

You still have to be careful to avoid having your toner exposed to moisture. But ink cartridges have to contend with the time spent open and drawn on in a printer.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Many Pages Can You Get Out of a Toner Cartridge<\/b><\/h2>\n

Both toner and ink cartridges come in a variety of sizes, and they\u2019ll almost invariably give you an estimate of how many pages you might expect out of them. But when it comes to figuring out how many pages you\u2019ll actually be able to print, the key detail is always in the use.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re mostly just printing off documents exclusively in black and white, then your colour cartridges will last much longer. If you\u2019re printing in colour, then of course your mileage on the black cartridge might get a boost, but you\u2019ll be spreading that use across your colour cartridges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shop for Ink and Toner Online with TonerCity<\/b><\/h2>\n

TonerCity<\/span><\/a> is where you\u2019ll find great prices on quality ink and toner cartridge products. We run our business entirely online. Which means we can afford to supply our customers with the products our customers want at prices that our competitors just can\u2019t keep up with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t hesitate to give the team a call at 1300 330 242 or email us at <\/span>sales@tonercity.com.au<\/span><\/a> today! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Ink and toner cartridges don\u2019t tend to come cheap \u2013 or at least they don\u2019t when you aren\u2019t shopping with us at TonerCity. But as with any consumable, you\u2019ll want to know how long you can keep that stock of toner on the shelf before having to use it or lose it to expiry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Long Does A Toner Cartridge Last? | TonerCity<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking to stock up \u2013 but don\u2019t know how long your cartridges will last? 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