There’s one thing all businesses have in common: they’re constantly looking to improve. Be it big or small, established or startup, owners and business leaders have an ever-present ear to the ground on how to make their company better. But did you know what you do with your old and new toners can be apart of that?
From health tips to increasing the company budget, your toner is the key!
Used Toners
The Healthier Choice
Refilling your ink cartridges has become a staple for saving money in the office but refilling your toner? Not such a great idea. Why? One word: Carcinogens.
According to the Health and Safety Office of Portsmouth, toner powder has a pretty bad rep when it comes to our health. Classified as a “nuisance substance”, it can lead to eye irritation, headache, and itchy skin. Prolonged exposure can lead to more severe reactions. Long story short, leave refilling toners to the experts.
Get The Most Out Of Your Toner
Before you toss yet another toner cartridge in the dustbin, make sure you’ve gotten your money’s worth. There are a couple tricks you can do to make sure your toner is completely out:
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Shake your toner cartridge to loosen the dust- A lot of the time the powder just needs to be stirred up again.
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If the toner light appears, try putting electrical tape over the sensory hole on the non-gear part of the cartridge- A lot of printers will be fooled into thinking there’s more toner and keep printing.
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Clean the opening of the toner with rubbing alcohol
For a more in-depth look at how to get the most out of your toner and other printing tips, click here and here.
Recycling
With the idea of recycling and reducing the amount of carbon footprints on the rise, it’s easy and smart for businesses to do their part and get involved. One of the best ways to do so is to safely recycle a piece of equipment that can cause some serious environmental harm: your toner cartridge.
Did you know your cartridge can take over a hundred years to decompose? Not to mention the petroleum we’re leaking back into the ground.
So what can you do about it?
Two things actually. While it’s not as simple as tossing the empty cartridge into the nearest recycle bin, it’s will be rewarding to know you’re doing your part to save our Earth.
The first thing you can do is check to see if your toner type can be resold to companies that refill them and resell them at a cheaper rate. Toner cartridges have the capacity to be used over and over again before they show any sign of wear and tear and it will save them a needless trip to the landfill.
The other thing you can do is recycle it properly. As mentioned before they can’t be taken by your regular recycle company because they require special attention. However, office supply stores such as Staples or OfficeMax usually have a toner recycle program and can take them off your hands when you’re done with them.
Unused Toners
Remember when we mentioned we have a way for you to bring in some extra revenue for your company? Well, we weren’t joking. In fact, you most likely have your source of income sitting on a shelf right now.
Toner Buyback Program
At Toner Connect, we offer to buy back your unused toners and not only free up some storage space but also get cash in your pockets. So how does it work? Easy.
The 411
Toner Connect has a fast and simple way to get rid of your unwanted cartridges and it involves you earning money. There are certain qualifications your cartridge needs to meet in order to be considered for buyback. They are:
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Undamaged and unopened
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From the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
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The toner has not reached 3 years past its expiration date.
For the full explanation of how our buyback program works, check out our post here. When you’re ready to find out if your cartridge qualifies, simply fill out our form and we will get back to you with the rate we can offer.
The only thing easier would be to print your own money which by the way is a federal crime so we don’t recommend it.
Starting a small business is definitely no easy feat. From image development to becoming profitable to possibly joining a “What have I gotten myself into?” support group on Facebook, we at Toner Connect understand. We’ve been there. We are there. And we want to see you succeed.
If you have any questions or concerns, we’d love to hear from you. You can contact us here or visit us at TonerConnect.net.