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How a Toner Cartridge Works

Breakdown of toner cartridge parts There are 2 main components in a toner cartridge, one is the toner hopper and the other is the waste bin. Toner hopper: Magnetic Developer Roller – A cylindrical sleeve used to transfer image forming toner particles. The hollow cylinder is a non-magnetic material with a textured exterior surface. The interior contains a magnet producing a magnetic field to hold toner particles on the textured surface of the cylindrical sleeve. Doctor Blade – The Doctor Blade is a precise leveling blade which serves to keep toner on the Magnetic Developer Roller to a single layer. This is a critical component since any damage or maladjustment to the blade will produce a noticeable effect on the quality of the image. Sealing Blade – The Sealing Blade removes excess toner particles affixed to Magnetic Developer Roller as its outer surface rotates back into toner supply hopper and

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RECYCLED vs. REFILLED vs. REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES

When it comes to remanufactured cartridges in the printing industry many companies use different terminology and quality standards in remanufacturing their products. Below is the breakdown of the differences in the way toner cartridges are remanufactured. Recycled Toner Cartridges The term recycled is a generic term that does not necessarily refer to the process or technology used to manufacture the product. It obviously indicates that the cartridge is not a new original cartridge but it has been produced reusing parts and materials. In other words, any cartridge that has been produced using parts and material recovered from a previously used cartridge can earn the name recycled, regardless of the process or technology used. Refilled Toner Cartridges We use the term refilled to indicate the remanufacturing process that consists mainly of gaining access to the toner or ink container of a cartridge (either puncturing a hole or partially disassembling the cartridge)

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HP Re-engineers New Series of LaserJet Printers

HP Innovation Brings Breakthrough Printing Technology to the Modern Office NEW YORK CITY, March 10, 2015 — HP today announced a re-engineered, sleek new series of LaserJet printers designed to make businesses more efficient. Built around the latest in toner formulation – new Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence – the HP LaserJets use up to 53 percent less energy, take up to 40 percent less space and wake up, print and duplex in a fraction of the time. 1, 2 Today’s announcement represents our most significant laser printing re-engineering since the introduction of the first LaserJet in 1984. “Business customers are looking for smart, affordable solutions that seamlessly integrate into today’s smaller, more communal work spaces” said Tuan Tran, vice president and general manager, LaserJet Hardware and Technology organization, HP. “We started with the customer and designed the new LaserJet platform from the inside out to be leaner, faster

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Georgia Manufacturing Day

FarraTech is a proud member of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance and we were honored to be apart of the “BUY FROM GEORGIA” Proclamation and the Georgia Manufacturing Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. It was a huge success! Governor Nathan Deal presented the proclamation to a group of more than 70 manufacturing and business leaders from around Georgia. 2015 “BUY FROM GEORGIA” Proclamation Photo and Georgia Manufacturing Day at the State Capitol

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Welcome to the blog!

Here is the start of our new blog here at FarraTech. This is where we will post all news and events going on here at FarraTech along with new information in the printing industry to keep you up to date on all the current technology. Below is a short video that details what we offer here at FarraTech and how we can be of help to you and your company.    

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