Have you ever refilled a toner (HP 415A for me), I found a tutorial with the manipulation and it’s ok.

But I’m little bit lost with the powders. Can I use a powder recommanded for Canon in an HP, and if not, can you explain me why.

And do you know if an “HP powder” is it compatible with all HP printers ?

And if you have ever done this, where are you buy yours.

Thanks in advance.

  • Obercail@jlai.luOP
    1·
    7 hours ago

    Thanks for your advices. I wouldn’t try it, And I will search an aftermarket toner instead.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
    14·
    21 hours ago

    Couple of tips for working with toner:

    1. Wear a mask and gloves. You do not want to breathe that. Last time I worked with toner the material safety data sheet read “Contents partially unknown.”

    2. If you get it on you (and you will) brush off most of what you can and then wash the rest in COLD water. Hot water will make it stick.

    I find the trouble to be not worth the effort.

  • Strider@lemmy.world
    10·
    21 hours ago

    As jordanlund says, do not mess with toner.

    It’s tiny particles and not healthy and world ruin you vacuum (and spread it).

  • Toes♀@ani.social
    6·
    19 hours ago

    Don’t bother with doing it manually. It’s a waste of time and money. Just look into generic cartridges.

  • bizarroland@fedia.io
    6·
    21 hours ago

    Yeah, I would buy an aftermarket toner instead. Having been doused in toner in the past, I do not recommend it

  • Lasherz@lemmy.world
    3·
    18 hours ago

    I’ve replaced a C8000 versalink toner basin with a C7000 versatile toner basin… Do not manually relocate the toner particles. It’s not worth your lung health. You cannot vaccuum it, it’s hard to even wipe up without piercing the paper towels you use and getting all over you.

    The powder itself could be different as well, you would need to refer to the temperature of the fuser. If it’s the same, then it’s probably the same.