How do you know if your toner is compatible?
Check the box your printer came in. Most printer boxes clearly display which cartridges are compatible with the printer right on the box. Find your printer model on the manufacturer’s website. The appropriate cartridges should be listed on the printer page.
How do you know if your toner cartridge is new?
The most obvious sign of low toner cartridge is poor print quality. Streaking, lines or missed prints are all possible signs that cartridge replacement is imminent. If you have tried rocking the toner cartridge and are still getting poor prints, it is likely time to replace your cartridge.
What is a MICR toner?
MICR toner cartridges are specialty toners used by the banking industry for check processing. MICR is an acronym that stands for magnetic ink character recognition. Each MICR cartridge is filled with a special toner powder designed specifically for check printing.
Is it OK to buy off brand toner?
It’s important to note that compatible and aftermarket cartridges are different from counterfeit cartridges that are labeled as OEM products but are actually fraudulent. As long as your third-party ink cartridges are labeled as such, they’re totally legal to buy and use.
How do I run a test print?
- Click on the Windows Start Button.
- Select Control Panel.
- Select Devices and Printers.
- Right click on the printer and select Printer Properties.
- Click Print a Test Page.
- After the Test Page has printed click OK.
How can I test a color print?
To Print a Windows Test Page:
- In the Search box on the taskbar, type Control Panel.
- Click on the Control Panel Desktop app.
- Select Large icons from the View by pull-down menu.
- Click on Devices and Printers.
- Right-click on your printer.
- Select Printer Properties.
- Under the General tab, click on Print Test Page.