How many pages can a toner % print.

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • aviso66
    Trusted Tech

    100+ Posts
    • Dec 2012
    • 202

    #1

    [Misc] How many pages can a toner % print.

    How many pages can a toner print at different percentage.

    Lets say if the toner has only 30% toner left.
  • slimslob
    Retired

    Site Contributor
    25,000+ Posts
    • May 2013
    • 36895

    #2
    Re: How many pages can a toner % print.

    How many pages can a toner print at different percentage.

    Lets say if the toner has only 30% toner left.
    That all depends on how much coverage there is on each page for each color.

    For anyone else wishing to reply, use the following link. https://www.copytechnet.com/forums/n...9071&noquote=1

    Comment

    • copyman
      Owner / Technician

      Site Contributor
      2,500+ Posts
      • Sep 2005
      • 4545

      #3
      There is no real answer for this because it depends on how much coverage is on page. OEM's basically use the same footprint, toner yield is based on 5% coverage. So for instance when the stated yield is 10,000 pages for a toner that is based on 5% coverage which is like 2 paragraphs of text. That is an unrealistic number because most prints have more than 5% coverage so we always tell customer the yield will be much less. Not sure why but for the 40+ years in this biz the OEM's have always used 5% or 6% coverage for their stated yields.....

      Comment

      • slimslob
        Retired

        Site Contributor
        25,000+ Posts
        • May 2013
        • 36895

        #4
        As a rule of thumb, the specified yield is based on a letter size page of text that is 12 pitch, double spaced with a 1 inch margins on top, bottom and both sides and no graphics.

        Comment

        Working...