What Is Toner?

It's no secret that laser printers and copiers are the best. They're fast, efficient, and can print out much stuff in one go. What is it that makes these machines so awesome? It's toner! Toner is a special ink used by laser printers and copiers. It is dry and powdered in nature but is electrically charged to adhere to the paper or drum plate, which has the opposite polarity. Unlike conventional printer ink, toner powder is more durable and lasts longer. Toner powder also comes in different colors! So if you need to print out something with color (like your resume), you'll want to use colored toner. Toners are also preferred when many text documents are printed because they don't smudge as ordinary ink does, even after being handled repeatedly through photocopying or faxing processes. Toners are mainly composed of plastic and pigments, but that's not all. Other additives are added to the toner to provide the desired magnetic characteristics, toner flow rate, thermal properties, etc. Most toners are manufactured using a precise combination of ingredients. They are often manufactured by "melt mixing" the components into strands and making them smaller particles. These particles can be further sorted for different toner sizes and size distribution. Smaller toner particles result in sharper images along with less toner usage. However, producing them using conventional methods is quite expensive. Toner cartridges are designed to be easily replaced, and they come in a variety of sizes. You can get them for all sorts of printers, from the tiny one on your phone to the giant one in your office. When it's time to replace your cartridge, you'll be happy to know there's no need to wait around at home for UPS or FedEx. Head down to your local store and pick up a new one! Not only is it easy and convenient, but it's also cost-effective. You'll save money by buying toner cartridges in bulk, which means more pages per dollar spent!