The more you know, the more you can save without diminishing print quality.
•Use draft, economy, toner-save mode, or lower the printer resolution for internal documents.
•Print in black and white when color is unnecessary.
•Select grayscale using black toner only if your printer supports it.
•Reduce unnecessary bold text, dark backgrounds, large graphics, and solid color areas.
•Preview documents before printing to prevent blank or unwanted pages.
•Print only the pages you need instead of the entire document.
•Use smaller, toner-efficient fonts such as Calibri, Arial, or Century Gothic.
•Print multiple pages on one sheet for drafts and reference materials.
•Choose high-yield cartridges when available—they usually have a lower cost per page.
•Keep printing after a “low tonerâ€� warning if print quality remains acceptable.
•Gently rock a nearly empty laser cartridge from side to side to redistribute the remaining toner. Avoid touching the drum.
•Match the printer’s paper-type setting to the actual paper. Heavy-paper settings may use more toner.
•Keep the printer and cartridge away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
•Use reliable cartridges that produce consistent page yields and do not require frequent reprints.
•Track the real value with this formula: Cartridge Cost ÷ Page Yield = Cost Per Page. Decreasing the cost per page is an easy money-saver.