How to refill my Pagepro 1350W cartridge?

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geezer

Does anyone have any experience re-filling a toner cartridge for a
Pagepro 1350W laser printer?

I just replaced my first, and it sure was expensive - so I am assuming
that maybe I can save a few bucks by re-filling the exhausted one -
once or twice at least.

Is it hard to do? Messy? Tricky? Pitfalls?

Where's the best place to buy a kit to do the job? Or should I just
forget it.

Thanks

Geezer
 
I can't say for that particular printer, have you had a look at these
two sites..?

This one show's who how to fill loads of model's, if yours is not
listed try E-mailing them... they just might have a cross reference.

http://www.refill-toner.co.uk/index.htm
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http://www.refilltoner.com/productPages/Konica_minolta_pagePro_1300W_1350W_products.html
has a refill kit for my printer! About 40% less. I'm gonna have to
try it I guess.
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This one, I'll let you decide if it's useful or not.
http://www.consumablecafe.com/acatalog/REFILL_INSTRUCTIONS.html

Only trying t' help
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I didn't see the 1350W here.
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Davy
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Thanks Davy

Geezer
 
As I understand it, the problem wit refilling these cartridges is that
there is a special chip (you can buy them for about $10 each, as I
understand it) that is destroyed by the printer as the cartridge reaches
a certain number of copies. Without this chip functional, the cartridge
will indicate to the printer it is a refill, and the printer will run at
a very considerably lower speed.

It seems to be on the edge of legality, IMHO.

Art
 
Take note of the second item on the page or the third item (the full
kit). It mentioned the replacement chip to keep the printer working at
full speed rather than about 1/4th the speed. That chip or replacement
(may be permanent, I don't know) is 10 pounds, almost the same charge as
the refill toner.

Art
 
As I understand it, the problem wit refilling these cartridges is that
there is a special chip (you can buy them for about $10 each, as I
understand it) that is destroyed by the printer as the cartridge reaches
a certain number of copies. Without this chip functional, the cartridge
will indicate to the printer it is a refill, and the printer will run at
a very considerably lower speed.

It seems to be on the edge of legality, IMHO.
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What the chip does is put the printer in a cleaning mode every time
you print a single page as it detects the cartridge is low on toner.
That is why the speed is reduced so dramatically. Hence, if you plan
on refilling, buying that chip is necessary. The actual process of
refilling is fairly straightforward as the dealer will bundle the
instructions. Because I am paranoid with laser printers, I always
service these units in areas where there is the least amount of light.
Usually, I wait until it gets dark. Since you want the toner and drum
to last, try to handle the unit as gently as possible. Here is the
procedure:

-Wait until the unit is cold, then unplug the printer
-Remove toner/drum unit
-Disconnect toner from drum
-Use a screwdriver to pop open the refill cap.
-Pour all the toner powder slowly into cartridge
-Reattach the refill cap
-Unscrew and remove the old chip
-Screw in the new chip
-Reconnect toner to drum
-Since the unit is out, you might as well shake the toner/drum.
-Insert toner/drum unit back into printer
-Plug in Printer
-Done
 
AND THAT IS WORTHLESS
What the chip does is put the printer in a cleaning mode every time
you print a single page as it detects the cartridge is low on toner.
That is why the speed is reduced so dramatically. Hence, if you plan
on refilling, buying that chip is necessary. The actual process of
refilling is fairly straightforward as the dealer will bundle the
instructions. Because I am paranoid with laser printers, I always
service these units in areas where there is the least amount of light.
Usually, I wait until it gets dark. Since you want the toner and drum
to last, try to handle the unit as gently as possible. Here is the
procedure:

-Wait until the unit is cold, then unplug the printer
-Remove toner/drum unit
-Disconnect toner from drum
-Use a screwdriver to pop open the refill cap.
-Pour all the toner powder slowly into cartridge
-Reattach the refill cap
-Unscrew and remove the old chip
-Screw in the new chip
-Reconnect toner to drum
-Since the unit is out, you might as well shake the toner/drum.
-Insert toner/drum unit back into printer
-Plug in Printer
-Done
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AND THAT IS WORTHLESS
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At least I have actually executed the procedure. I bet you have never
even used a laser printer before, yet alone owned one and changed the
consumables. Personally, I would be embarrassed at pretending to be
an expert in fields when where I obviously have no experience
whatsoever. Having an opinion is fine, but when someone is immature
and seemingly uneducated, they lose any sort of credibility they might
otherwise have in the eyes of the public.
 
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