For nearly all computer owners, owning a computer includes having a printer. When you have a laser printer, you will need a toner cartridge. A toner cartridge provides a person with one of the best forms of print quality. The quality of the image is clear, sharp, and detailed. There are a variety of companies that make toner cartridges. There are companies that not only provide toner cartridges, but also cartridge refills.



With a laser printer, the heat of the fuser melts the grains of toner which causes them to fasten to the paper. The powder used in the toner cartridge creates the text and images on the paper. The toner is bonded to the paper in a particular pattern. Using high quality paper will help make the image that is printed on the paper much better. Toner sticks to the paper in a particular pattern as the result of static electricity.

Some of the most popular toner cartridges are sold by HP, Dell, and Brother. Toner cartridges that people tend to purchase the most include:

1. Brother TN-350 black toner cartridge

2. Dell X5015 310-5417

3. HP-92A C4092A

4. HP-3A Q2613A

Other popular toner cartridges from HP include: HP 2550, 2550L, 2820, and 2840 cartridges. A few of the more popular choices for toner cartridges under the Brother brand are TN-460, TN-430, and DR-400. Color toner cartridges are also available from these companies.

The most popular toner cartridges are available directly from the companies. They are also available on many online and traditional ‘brick and mortar' stores. You can often find periodic sales and promotions for these cartridges. It is important to make sure that you purchase the cartridge from a verified seller. When printing with toner cartridges, make sure the document sits for a few seconds so you do not accidentally smudge the document. Smooth quality paper is the best choice for toner. Rough paper will result in a poor quality print. Because every printer model is different and delivers a different quality, it is always beneficial to use a high quality brand name toner. There are Generic versions of brand name toner cartridges available which can help one save money.

Most toner cartridges can be refilled and re-used, as long as one has the appropriate tools and toner. The type of toner powder can vary among manufacturers so you have to make sure that when recharging your own tone cartridge, you use the right toner with the right toner cartridge. There are companies that specialize in helping people find the right products to recharge toner cartridges. Once you have the proper toner, you can then use the proper method for recharging your specific toner cartridge

Although laser printers generally cost more than inkjets, their toner cartridges last much longer and provide one with a better quality print. In other words, toner cartridges produce more print documents than inkjets. One cartridge will print thousands of documents.

To get the best print result, acquire a toner from a brand name company and fits with your particular printer.