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In the old days, when one wanted to learn about a new subject or product, there were just about two (and only two) options available: the library or a store. Now, our great Information Age is upon us and there are multitudes of opportunities to find out about the technology behind new printer cartridges.

A cursory web search for toner cartridge articles will bring up a myriad of information, compiled by manufacturers, dealers, distributors, retail stores, consumers, online retailers, and more. The Internet is once again a veritable treasure trove of information when it comes to toner cartridges, as well as many other things.

Another good source of information concerning toner cartridges is an office supply catalog. Usually, if you can find the printer manufacturer in the back of the catalog, they will have a section devoted to your specific printer and all its associated accessories. Toner sections can get a bit confusing, owing to their large diversity of products in this line. Often, the toner cartridges are numbered (i.e. 21, 23, etc.). Pay attention to any information on your old, used cartridge to order the correct toner cartridge for your printer.

Manufacturers’ websites may offer toner cartridge articles that you seek as well. Companies such as Canon, HP, Epson, and Lexmark have sections devoted to toner on their pages. There is a good reason that they devote plenty of marketing attention to toner, since that is usually where they make a good amount of money. After a consumer purchases a somewhat expensive product from them ($150-1000), they will probably not make another purchase of this type for at least a few years, dependent on the life expectancy of the printer or fax machine. However, the ink for the device will run out long before the device itself needs replacing; thus, the attention manufacturers give to toner is almost equal to the amount of attention given to printers themselves.