How to Refill a Dell 1100 Toner Cartridge

The crisp, clear lines of print and razor-sharp output for images have intrigued many laser printer users to no end. With print resolutions now reaching as high as 1200 x 1200 dpi (dots per inch) at print speeds of 14 ppm (pages per minute), it is without a doubt that the laser printer will continue to set the standards for printing in the years to come. Nonetheless, there is a downside to this technology and that happens to be the price of its consumables - particularly its replacement toner cartridges. Even for a discontinued line of laser printers such as the Dell 1100, its consumable the 310-6640 toner cartridge can cost the user as much as $70 per replacement. That's how much you will be spending for a cartridge that is rated 2000 pages at 5% coverage. Well, that's the cost of getting quality prints these days. Sure, you can think of it that way! But then again, this just won't be sustainable in the next 5 years. Suppose there's a cheaper alternative that you haven't heard of before? Introduction. The article will present a laser printer consumable that can be used in between printing cycles. Thus, allowing the user to save on printing costs without compromising print quality requirements. Ever heard about toner refill kits before? The aftermarket for printer consumables has the answers to the search for budget consumables. And it is only through the proper use of consumables such as a Dell 1100 toner refill kit that we can take full advantage of its utility and benefits. Refill Instructions. Refilling a Dell 310-6640 toner cartridge won't be difficult at all - even for a beginner. Just prepare the materials and tools necessary and you can never go wrong. Materials: You will need an (1) empty Dell Dell 310-6640 toner cartridge and (2) Toner Refill Kit compatible with the Dell 1100 printer and its cartridge. The following items are supplied with the kit as well:

a bottle of fresh toner pour lid latex gloves lint-free cloth instructional material.

Note that a reset gear is required in the refill of Dell starter cartridges. Tools: Also prepare the following:

Screwdriver Flat head Screwdriver Sealing Tape Pliers

Procedure:

Unscrew the screws (using the screwdriver) found on the left side of the cartridge to expose the fill plug. Pry off the fill plug (with a flat head screwdriver) to loosen its attachment to the cartridge. Remove fill plug completely using the pliers to reveal the fill hole. Remember to suck clean old toner that remains with the hopper before proceeding with the refill. Open the toner bottle and attach the pour lid tightly. Tilt cartridge to a 45 degree angle and position pour lid to the fill hole. Allow toner to flow freely from the bottle to the fill hole. Once cartridge has been reasonably filled, detach pour lid and bottle. Set aside these items. Push the fill plug back into the fill hole. Seal any cracks on the fill plug with a sealing tape.

Once completed, give the cartridge a little shake and load it back into the Dell 1100 laser printer. Now you're all set up for another cycle of laser printing. Indeed, its that easy to refill a cartridge with the Dell 1100 toner refill kit.

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