There are specific conditions for storing unused toner cartridges that you will need to follow in order to ensure that they work properly upon installation. More and more businesses and home computer users are taking advantage of the discounts offered to those whom buy their replacement toner cartridges in bulk. By buying in bulk you can save money off of the price of every cartridge that you buy, but you will have to make sure that you store your new cartridges properly.
The number one step that you can take to ensure that your toner cartridge will be in optimal operating conditions when you use it will be to keep it in its original packaging. This special packaging is designed to protect your toner from all of the elements that will cause it to decline in condition. When you keep a toner cartridge in its original packaging you can store it for up to two years without seeing a difference in its performance.
The worst enemy of your toner cartridge is light. Light can permanently damage the sensitive drum head on your cartridge making it print blurry or not at all. Once you have ruined the drum head on the toner, the cartridge will be virtually useless. Take special care and precaution in making sure that you are not exposing your toner cartridge to direct sunlight.
The other big enemies of your toner cartridge are heat, freezing temperatures, and humidity. Although they can withstand some exposure to these elements you will be best off keeping your new cartridges in a cool, dry, dark place. You can save a lot of money off of the cost of printing by making sure that you properly store your cartridges, just make sure that you read through and follow the storage instructions that come with the cartridge.