3. Does company use a universal toner for all printers within a manufacturer? Some suppliers try to save money by using one toner per printer model, i.e. one toner for all HP cartridges. This may not effect print quality, but it will effect yield. Each model of printer has different characteristics, which means different toners. An example of differing characteristics is fusing temperature of printers.

4. Are all of companies cartridges post tested? Some suppliers do not want to invest in all printers, or do not do enough volume to make this affordable. This is most important step. These cartridges have to be rebuilt by hand, which introduces human error. Forgetting one step can cause failures that can only be picked up in post-testing.

5. Does company replace label on cartridge? Some companies leave OEM label on their cartridges; this is a copyright infringement. Other companies do not have any labels on their cartridges. This is legal, but can be confusing if you have different model printers. See if company replaces label with a new descriptive label, which should have machine that cartridge goes to on it.

Be careful of any company that will not provide you with this information. Many companies still do not have proper testing methods because of cost. Also, beware of inexpensive cartridges. In long run these will probably cost more, due to failures and poor print quality. Being informed is best way to insure that you are getting most for your money. Companies that supply a quality product will not hesitate to answer any questions you have. Companies that refuse to answer or give someone proverbial run round probably do not have answers. Good luck and I hope that this article can help answer your questions and save you some money.

Donald Broda Senior Production Specialist www.brtoner.com donald@brtoner.com

2.Software specific books. These are books you can purchase at most major book stores. They are quite often written by people who are experts with software. The text is often followed by examples which may make it easier for you to understand and therefore you learn quicker.

3.CD tutorials. With some of more popular software you may be able to purchase a CD tutorial. These training aids take you through step by step different functions of software. By "doing", as you are learning you are more often to remember these various functions.

It's never to late to start computer training. The skills you learn today may be all you need to get that promotion or qualify for that new job. Taking initiative to upgrade you computer skills shows your employer or potential employer that you are able to adapt to every changing computer workplace.