The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    How long can a new printer be stored?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by vaw, Jun 19, 2014.

  1. vaw

    vaw Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    783
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I have a couple of brand new canon laser all in one printers, never opened. How long can they be kept without losing toner quality? (I plan to open the box only when current printer has problem, so could be a year...)
     
    vaw, Jun 19, 2014
    #1
  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

    Reputations:
    4,745
    Messages:
    8,513
    Likes Received:
    3,823
    Trophy Points:
    431
    A year should be no problem for the printer or the toner as long it is stored in cool dry environment, you might want to lightly shake the tone cartridge before using the printer.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jun 19, 2014
    #2
  3. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    706
    Messages:
    4,653
    Likes Received:
    108
    Trophy Points:
    131
    Don't wait around to find out. Sell it now. Then get a new one when you will actually need it.
     
    Krane, Jun 27, 2014
    #3
    HTWingNut, Jarhead and ajkula66 like this.
  4. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

    Reputations:
    21,580
    Messages:
    35,370
    Likes Received:
    9,877
    Trophy Points:
    931
    I agree. Buying "extras" like this don't make a lot of sense even if it is at a good bargain. Laser printers last a long time especially in a home environment. I had one for six years and only replaced it a few years ago because I wanted an "all in one", and it needed a new drum. Total cost of the drum and new print cartridge was like 80% cost of the new "all in one" machines.
     
    HTWingNut, Jun 30, 2014
    #4
  5. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

    Reputations:
    4,745
    Messages:
    8,513
    Likes Received:
    3,823
    Trophy Points:
    431
    I just bought an cheap Samsung laser printer it only cost £39, but a replacement toner cartridge costs £45 , but i can buy the loose toner for £9 and refill it myself.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jun 30, 2014
    #5
  6. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

    Reputations:
    3,677
    Messages:
    4,067
    Likes Received:
    699
    Trophy Points:
    181
    Happy lung cancer lol :p
     
    Vogelbung, Jun 30, 2014
    #6
  7. Splintah

    Splintah Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    278
    Messages:
    1,948
    Likes Received:
    595
    Trophy Points:
    131
    Splintah, Jun 30, 2014
    #7
    Jarhead likes this.
  8. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

    Reputations:
    6,668
    Messages:
    8,224
    Likes Received:
    231
    Trophy Points:
    231
    Laser printer toner cartridges can sit for quite some time (years) with no problems. Inkjet ink cartridges have a shorter shelf life, though.
     
    MidnightSun, Jun 30, 2014
    #8
  9. pjd2011

    pjd2011 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    3
    Messages:
    101
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Time is money lost. Sell now :)
     
    pjd2011, Jul 8, 2014
    #9
  10. deadsmiley

    deadsmiley Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    1,147
    Messages:
    1,626
    Likes Received:
    702
    Trophy Points:
    131
    I have a Laserjet 8150DN I got off ebay 4 years ago for about $300 shipped. It prints 11x17 which is what I needed. We use it a LOT. It shipped with a toner cartridge and I bought an extra until the one in it ran out. I finally replaced it after a couple of boxes of letter size and one box of 11x17 went through it. It's old but very reliable. Has a duplexer and sits on the network with a DirectJet card. Had to replace the DirectJect card. The first rev were not great. Got that off ebay too. :)
     
    deadsmiley, Jul 9, 2014
    #10