Laser printer use question

[Phil]

On 09/06/13 16:47, Nils Kassube wrote:
> Phil wrote:
>> I'm considering a HP MFP M175NW multifunction printer which seems to
>> fill the bill. However, the specs read that the monthly number of
>> pages is 250 - 950. This seems to imply that the minimum number of
>> pages is 250. I'm likely to print no more than 5 which has caused me
>> to waste several expensive ink jet cartridges.
>>
>> Have I misunderstood the specs and will I run into problems if I only
>> print a few, or no, pages per month?
>
> There is no problem printing less than the pages meantioned in the specs
> of a laser printer. The toner doesn't dry out like ink does. The rated
> monthly pages are more a hint for which customer group the printer is
> designed. I would think that this printer is made for home use. If you
> print more than those 250 - 950 pages per month, the device may be
> defective sooner than you would expect because there are probably some
> cheap components used which will wear off too soon.
>

Thanks Nils,

It seemed unlikely that there would be a minimum page count per month 
due to the toner drying or caking, but because this an expensive 
purchase I thought it might be best to ask anyway.

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Regards,
Phil