What is toner?
Q: What is toner?
A: Toner is a powder used in photocopiers and laser printers to draw images and text onto paper.
Q: What were the early forms of toner made of?
A: The early forms of toner were just carbon powder.
Q: What do modern toners mix carbon with?
A: Modern toners mix carbon with a thermoplastic and other materials.
Q: How did users in early machines use toner?
A: In early machines, the user had to pour the toner into a reservoir on the machine itself.
Q: How do current machines feed toner?
A: Current machines feed from a sealed cartridge which is normally a proprietary design.
Q: Are empty cartridges ever refilled by third-party vendors?
A: Yes, although manufacturers try to make the process complicated, empty cartridges are sometimes refilled by third-party vendors.
Q: How are toner particles bound to paper?
A: Toner particles are melted by the heat of the fuser, and bind to the paper.
