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Re: [GreenYes] Reducing toner cartridge use
On 22 Jan 2003 at 13:22, Reindl, John wrote:

> Does anyone have any experience with software that is said to be able
> to reduce the use of ink by printers, thereby extending the life of
> the toner cartridge? One firm (http://www.strydent.com) says that its
> software can extend the life of the cartridge by up to four-fold, by
> reducing the ink used during printing.
> 
> Does this work? Is this type of software something that we should be
> promoting as a method of waste reduction?

absolutely! it is possible with many printers, like the HP that I use, to have a "draft" 
print (which looks a lot like the old dot matrix print!); and normal and best quality - the 
toner usage changes markedly for these three types...

Muna





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