Archive for February 2014

Resolving Common Toner Cartridge Problems

Symptom: Cartridge does not reset toner/drum indicator when put into printer, or pages print blank Explanation: Typically when a drum/toner indicator does not reset it is due to the toner seal not being removed, or improper contact between the cartridge and the printer. Correction Steps: 1) Turn […]

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Just Say “NO!” to Firmware Upgrades

Just Say “NO!” to Firmware Upgrades

When is an upgrade not an upgrade at all? When it prevents you from enjoying the savings, service, and environmental benefits of using Ink and Toner Planet brand printer cartridges. For years, printer and cartridge manufacturers have prompted your PC or Mac to install “firmware upgrades” to […]

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Troubleshooting Epson Ink Cartridges

Every so often Epson releases firmware upgrades, changing the way their printers access cartridge chips. We try to stay as up-to-date as possible and have discovered a few troubleshooting tips. Please remember to decline all firmware upgrades from your printer manufacturer. If you mix Epson ink cartridges […]

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How to Fix an Error with a Canon PG-210 and CL-211

1. Click OK after the first message, attempt to print 2. If a second message appears, do not click cancel. The printer LCD should display error code “E”. Press and hold down printer “Stop/Reset” button for at least 7 seconds or more 3. Printer will start printing […]

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Test Your Environmental IQ

Test Your Environmental IQ

I’m surprised at the number of people, even those who consider themselves “green” and environmentally friendly, who make this mistake without even thinking about it. Are you absentmindedly doing the same thing? • 500 cartridges per minute, 30,000 per hour and 720,000 per day are thrown away, […]

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Are you DESTROYING our environment using this common practice?

• Each year over 350 million printer cartridges are thrown out to landfills. • GHGs (green house gases) emissions from manufacturing a single mono toner cartridge have been calculated to approximately 4.8 kg CO2; per cartridge. • Over 500 million laser cartridges and 1.8 billion ink cartridges […]

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Vote for Ink and Toner Planet!

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Too far? We deliver!

Too far? We deliver!

We are happy to offer Next Business Day delivery nationwide, free for orders exceeding $100. We can offer Same Day delivery within a 10 mile radius of our Montgomery County store for most laser and ink cartridges. This includes Rockville, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, […]

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