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XP: laser printer emissions ?

My boss (who is fairly Green) told me that laser printers have been sited as having emissions issues, although he wasn't sure exactly what.  I have googled a bit, and came up with some concerns of ozone emissions and particulate emissions from toner, etc. 

Anyone heard about this?  Have further details or a good place to look?  Do you know if laser jet printers have this issue as well?  Any idea on how to find out which models have these issues and which don't?  I can get a bit of info on the ozone, but so far, no current information on which ones have the issue with particulate matter.  

Thanks! :)
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Re: XP: laser printer emissions ?

  • i'm heard that breathing in the fumes from a laser printer is just as carcinogentic as smoking. I always try to stand away from the printer when I'm running multiple copies and not breathe the fumes.
  • Never heard of this, good to know.  I'd be interested to see if anyone else responds with info!  Note to self - yet another bad thing to watch out for!
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  • Go to the particular manufacturer website for the product line and review any materials they may have on their Environmental Policies. Many manufacturers now use eco friendly packaging, materials, shipping policies and have recycling programs. Most major manufactuers are also ISO certified and have international standard they live up to for their products and manufacturing policies.

    Really, really old equipment (10-15+ years ago) contained hazardous materials but most products now are much more eco (and health) friendly.

    I work around printers all day long....

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