CFOG's PIP, July 1986, Volume 4 No. 9, Whole No. 45, page 6
LaserJet Toner Cartridge Refills!
A local firm is starting the service of refilling toner cartridges for the Hewlett Packard LaserJet printer. The cartridges, good for about 3000 copies, cost about $70.00 at Elek-Tek. If refilling them proves to be feasible and the price is about $40, it could be a considerable savings to users. We're testing our first one right now. The toner seems to give a slightly less dark image than we've been used to, but a bit sharper, less blurring of the edges of the characters. There's variance in the toner from cartridge to cartridge, in part because HP specifications allow it. Within that range, HP won't listen if you squawk.
We're told you can refill up to three times. There is a limit, for you are using the mechanical heart of the copier and the 'drum' over again. When you get a new cartridge you are replacing the parts of the printer most prone to wear out.
Save your old toner cartridges. Because of their sensitivity to light and for shipping ease, do save the original packaging. The cleaner strip that comes with each new cartridge is also refurbished, so save the old ones and send them in with the cartridge. To get cartridges refilled, call Pat Hansen at Mark XX Business Supplies in Joliet, 312-472-8522 or 815-723-1551.