-> Hello, ALL.

-> Back almost two years ago, we had a thread going here about refilling
-> laser printer cartridges with toner.  I reported having good results
-> with that, for a reasonable cost.

-> I now finally have an update.  That first toner refill lasted me a full
-> two years, and the thing finally started printing too light about a
-> month ago.  I checked at Office Depot for cost of a new or refurb toner
-> cartridge and found cost in the $80-$90 range.  Of course, a more
-> economical solution was needed. Back to Ebay. I looked over the sellers
-> there, and picked one with very high positive feedback. Since my son has
-> the same printer and the same problem, I got a set of 2 refill kits for
-> a total of just over $17, including shipping.  So, for about $8.50, the
-> little old (and slow) HP LJ4L is printing almost like new again.

-> This printer has obviously had a hard life - dirty and stains all over
-> the exterior - been rode hard and put away wet, but takes a licking
-> and keeps on ticking.  Looks like I'm good for maybe another 2 years
-> now, and I plan to refill that toner until the cartridge itself finally
-> wears out or dies.

-> FWIW, the refill qty is said to be good for 3000 copies at 5% ink
-> coverage, 

My bubble jet refills outlasted my printer which died this last year
after operating since 1994.
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