Dynamic Security is a technology placed in HP printers that can disable your ability to use aftermarket cartridges, in addition to making it more difficult to move cartridges from printer to printer. This technology is broken into two parts: Cartridge Policy : This feature locks the end user to using only original HP cartridges in the printer. No aftermarket cartridges will work in the printer until this is disabled . Cartridge Protection : This feature permanently associat

Static Control’s Relentless Pursuit of Innovation Chris Nichols, Product Development Engineer This article was featured in RT Imaging World’s special edition regarding Static Control’s 35 years of business. Download the full magazine here. Chris Nichols is the Product Development Engineer at Static Control Components—a role he has held for almost 15 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from North Carolina State University.  Static Control ha

This article was written by Tricia Judge, the Executive Director of the International Imaging Technology Council and was featured in RT Imaging World’s special edition regarding Static Control’s 35 years of business.  DOWNLOAD THE FULL MAGAZINE HERE.   Static Control Components, Inc. (SCC) has been an industry leader for the cartridge remanufacturing industry since it was founded 35 years ago. As the primary supplier of cartridge components to the remanufacturing industry, SC

Firmware is the “mind” of a printer. It is software within the printer that tells it what to do. Printer manufacturers occasionally issue firmware updates that improve performance and expand compatibility for various software and operating system upgrades, but sometimes, it is used as a weapon against the aftermarket. Some printer firmware updates have locked out the ability to use aftermarket inkjet and toner cartridges. The firmware is embedded in the printer, so even new p

Static Control advises against all firmware updates on printers due to the risk of locking out aftermarket cartridges. A recent firmware update impacts some of the most recent HP printers. Once installed, the printer will display an error message that says, “Indicated cartridges blocked for containing non-HP chip. Event code: 10.00.46.” The firmware impacts these HP printers: LaserJet Pro M404DN, M404DW, M404N LaserJet Pro MFP M428DW, M428FDN, M428FDW LaserJet Enterprise M406

The three most common types of OEM cartridges found in laser and ink printers are known as introductory, standard and high yield cartridges. Their page yield refers to the number of pages a toner or ink jet cartridge prints until it is depleted. Page yield and price across the different sizes of cartridges is a factor in figuring out which solution is right for your application. What is an introductory/starter cartridge? Some printers when bought new include what is known as

Inside each toner cartridge are many components that work together to deliver your prints. In our series "How a Laser Printer Works" we take a deeper dive into each individual component. Let's take a look at the toner adder roller, an essential component in many color printers. The Toner Adder Roller is a foam-covered roller that serves two purposes. First, it delivers toner to the Developer Roller. Second, it scrubs any excess toner not transferred to the OPC Drum from the D

Inside each toner cartridge are many components that work together to deliver your prints. In our series "How a Laser Printer Works" we take a deeper dive into each individual component. Let's take a look at the primary charge roller, frequently abbreviated to PCR.  The PCR’s main job is to erase the printed image from the OPC drum and prepare the drum for the next print job.   This roller has several layers and surface treatments to ensure it works properly within the printe

Inside each toner cartridge are many components that work together to deliver your prints. In our series "How a Laser Printer Works" we take a deeper dive into each individual component. Let's take a look at the doctor blade. Simply put, the doctor blade levels the amount of toner delivered to the other components. It also helps with “charging” the toner, which is important in delivering legible prints. In color cartridges, the doctor blade works primarily with the developer