-=> on 04-30-05 10:35, TOM WALKER wrote to JIM HOLSONBACK <=-

 TW>  Give us a report as things progress. Eventualy the "Coated
Drum" wil
 TW>  lget scratched or loose it's capability to take a static charge and
 TW> you  wil lhave to replace the cartridge itslef.
 TW> OF course minor variations in tone of the printot is quite
 TW> tollerable for casual printing. But it will be intersting just
 TW> how many refills TW> you get.

Yes, this cartridge is showing a little repetitive "shadow" over on the
left border - doesn't bother me much, but my wife complains about it.

 TW>  machien I am still using a EPSON Laser 1500 printer. but as the
 TW> Cartridge runs somethoing over $200 and is NOT refilable(at least
 TW> NO one will refill it in my area) it goes to the Recycler when
 TW> it dosne't  work any more and I will start using the HP 4L on
 TW> the test bench  machine.

I did a quick look at Ebay and found just one vendor selling toner
refills for that cartridge - - 2 for $30 or so, shipped.  I think I'd
give that a try if it is still making good copies when the toner runs
out. Otherwise, I did see at least one new genuine Epson cartridge there
for about $60, shipped.

Good luck. - - -  JimH.

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