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Page Printer Support
Toner Vacuum
18 Sep 2000 Ed Palmer

Summary: A toner vacuum is an essential tool for cleaning toner and developer in a page (laser) printer. Standard vacuums are not recommended for cleaning toner and developer. Specialized toner vacuums are available to do the job.

Details: Toner consists of very fine particles than will blow through the bag on a standard vacuum. Toner is electrically conductive- if it enters the vacuum motor, it may damage the vacuum. A toner vacuum has a particulate filter designed to trap toner. A vacuum with .5 micron retention or smaller is recommended.

Toner is designed to be electrically charged. Moving toner through the plastic tubing of a vacuum can create an undesirable static charge. A toner vacuum is specially grounded to dissipate any static buildup. An ESD rated toner vacuum is recommended.

Accessories should include a crevice tool and a long nozzle.

Toner vacuums are available through many supply outlets.

When cleaning toner from clothing, a nonionic detergent is recommended. Ionic (cationic or anionic) detergents may set the toner into the fabric.

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