Re: Black/white laser toner cost?

Many very low end laser printers come with partially filled cartridges "starter cartridges" with the printer purchase. They usually contain 50-30% of a normal cartridge fill.

The replacement cartridge is usually around $70-90, but as mentioned contains up to 200% more toner.

Most manufacturers rate their yield based upon a 5% coverage rate per page. This is not even a double spaced typed letter in most cases.

In the case of the smaller low end laser printers, the starter cartridge may last about 500-1000 pages at low coverage usage. The replacement cartridge may be good for up to 5000 pages.

For specific information, see the manufacturer's website and the consumable descriptions.

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FjLee wrote:

I'm thinking of buying one of the approximately $100 black/white laser
printers.

What would be a ballpark figure for the cost of a toner cartridge for
one of these printers?

The cartridge being quoted would be good for how many pages?

I'm just looking for some middle-of-the-road averages here.....

Thank you..... FJ Lee
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