HP LaserJet 2600n Toner Cartridge Safety Tips

Laser printers of today help guard against electric shock by implementing short circuit protection and safeguards. However, even in light of these safety features, there is still a real risk for potential high voltage build-up on rollers, wires and various metal contacts. Therefore, there should be no contact with these parts without proper safety equipment in order to avoid possible damage to your 2600n laser printer as well as potential harmful electric shock. Cleaning and Servicing the Laser Printer Toner Cartridge Your Q6000a, Q6001a, Q6002a and Q6003a toner should never be vacuumed with a standard home vacuum cleaner. It is possible for the static discharge from charged toner particles to ignite dust in the vacuum cleaner bag, or even possibly create a small explosion within the vacuum cleaner. This happens because the toner particles are designed with electrostatic properties. These particles generate static-electric charges when they come in contact with other foreign objects or particles. You could possibly damage the vacuum cleaner or start a fire by vacuuming the toner. Another possibility is that these micro particles can be blown back into the room through the vacuum motor, because they are so small that they can pass right through the standard vacuum filters. Laser toner particles will melt when heated through normal printer usage. The best way to clean printer surfaces is to use a damp cold cloth. Other than a standard home vacuum cleaner being used when toner spills or leaks into a laser printer, a certified ESD-safe or Electrostatic Discharge Safe vacuum should be used. The ability of these vacuum cleaners to filter the tiny toner particles and eliminate static charges by their electrically conductive hose. makes them safe to use for toner clean-ups. A normal wash will most times remove toner from clothing. Toner has a low melting point, so make sure to wash clothing in cold water. Warm or hot water will result in an unfortunate, permanent stain. Washing with two cycles improves the chances of getting rid of the stain, but is not necessary. Clothes drying or ironing the washed clothing should be avoided, unless it is

certain that toner has been completely removed. Ozone Dangers Inside all laser printers, oxygen and nitrogen are produced by high voltage. The byproducts of this process produce nitrogen oxides and ozone. Large commercial laser printers and photocopiers employ a carbon filter that absorbs and breaks down these oxides to reduce pollution. Regrettably, some ozone usually escapes laser printers that have ozone filters and smaller printers don't even employ filters. When a printer runs for a long time and is not ventilated properly gases can build up to high levels. Ozone Respiratory Risks New studies from Australia indicate that respiratory diseases could be caused from the sub-micrometer gases emitted from laser printers. According to a study conducted in Japan in 2006, researchers found that laser printers produce styrene, xylenes and of course ozone. It was also determined in the same study that ink-jet printers discharge pentanol.