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News and views from Toner Direct.
Why It’s Important to Keep Spare Ink and Toner on Hand
26 February 2026
Why It’s Important to Keep Spare Ink and Toner on Hand In today’s fast-paced business and home office environments, printers...
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Why Repeat Business Is Essential for Our Customers and Our Business
13 January 2026
Repeat business is the foundation of long-term success in the ink and toner industry. At Toner Direct, returning customers choose...
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The Exit of Canon and the New Game for Compatible Toner Cartridges
4 January 2026
The formal closure of Canon’s laser printer factory in Zhongshan on November 21, 2025, marks more than the end of...
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Is Ink Better Than Toner in Terms of Print Quality?
18 September 2025
www.tonerdirect.co.nz answers Comparing Print Technologies for the Finest Results In the realm of home and office printing, the debate between...
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The Exciting Life of a Printer Drum
5 February 2025
The drum in your printer plays a crucial role in transferring images and text onto paper. Regular maintenance and timely...
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A Step Forward in Toner Recycling
9 December 2024
A new environmentally friendly asphalt mix, called TonerPave, is being used on Sydney’s roads, incorporating recycled printer toner for the...
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Why Is Printer Ink So Expensive? Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Pricey Liquid
13 August 2024
n the digital age, where many documents are stored and shared electronically, printing remains an essential task for both personal...
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A Guide to Getting the Most from Your Ink Cartridge
16 April 2024
In an age where digital communication dominates, the humble ink cartridge remains a vital tool for those who rely on...
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Is a Laser Printer or an Inkjet Printer best for your Needs?
12 March 2022
So, your ready to replace the old Printer and see all these nice new printers available with features you just...
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Ink more Expensive than Champagne!!!!!!
26 July 2021
Branded printer ink more expensive than champagne – consumer watchdog study – Article from Newshub 26/7/21 Buying cheap, third-party inks...
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Did you know How Printer ink is made?
28 October 2020
Today’s printer ink is made of what is called carbon black, a pigment which is actually similar to the soot...
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What if your Ink or Toner Cartridge is not recognized?
25 September 2019
Its not that unusual when you insert your new ink or Toner and the Printer will give you a message...
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Ink Cartridges – “Did you know’?
6 September 2019
I ‘ve seen articles that say Ink is as expensive as liquid gold, well that’s not quite true but it...
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Genuine or Compatible Ink?
26 August 2019
I’m asked this question often “Is there any difference between Compatible & Genuine”? I also get asked all the time...
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Install a Brother TN2250 Toner and DR-2225 Drum Replacement
17 October 2014
Install a Brother TN2250 Toner and DR-2225 Drum Replacement {1} Open the front panel of your Printer and take out...
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Keep Your Ink Cartridge Healthy
30 May 2013
Keep Your Ink Cartridge Healthy (and How HP Prevents Printer Ink Drying) I’ve been reading about an interesting university study...
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Toner
28 May 2013
There’s a lot that goes on between clicking “print” and holding your high-quality printed page. Today, one of the HP...
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