To most users, laser printers are probably somewhat of a mystery. Even if you use one on a regular basis, you still probably don’t really know how they work. The bottom line is that you really don’t need to know how they work, you only need to know how to keep them properly functioning.

Your laser printer will have two components that will need occasional replacement. These are the toner cartridge and the drum. The toner cartridge is what holds the toner your printer uses and the drum basically is a part that transfers toner from the cartridge to the paper. If the page you print is blank, inconsistent or too light, then it is time to replace the Dell C1760NW toner cartridge. If you are seeing lines across the page, then you need to replace the drum.

Many printers have the drum and toner in one replaceable cartridge. So even if only one component fails, you still must replace both. But there are a number of companies who have the two components separate. There are a few advantages to these types of printers.

One of the obvious benefits is you retain the ability to replace the components separately as needed. Typically, drums will last longer than toner, so this will save money in the long run. Sometimes, the printer drum gets scratched prematurely and needs to be replaced. If toner and drum are together, you stand to lose whatever toner is still left in the cartridge.

When in the market for a laser printer, you should really do some research and discover which type is best for you.