634 Pages and a Warning (Page 2): That makes perfect sense. When a remote doesn't work because the batteries are getting weak, I open the remote and rotate the batteries.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Red6 wrote:

When I was working, one of my many duties was over... (show quote)

That makes perfect sense. When a remote doesn't work because the batteries are getting weak, I open the remote and rotate the batteries.

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

That makes perfect sense. When a remote doesn't work because the batteries are getting weak, I open the remote and rotate the batteries.

I replace the batteries. I often replace batteries before they're completely dead.

Red6

jerryc41 wrote:

That makes perfect sense. When a remote doesn't work because the batteries are getting weak, I open the remote and rotate the batteries.

Yes, I do the same thing. Sometimes even just spinning them around in the holder a little extends their life.

I have noticed when checking my flashlights, that changing the batteries around makes them a little brighter. As long as they show no signs of swelling or leaking, they will keep working for a while longer.

BebuLamar

Do you notice that LED flashlight when the battery is low it goes from almost full bright to off. It can go back and forth for a while before it won't light up any more.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BebuLamar wrote:

Do you notice that LED flashlight when the battery is low it goes from almost full bright to off. It can go back and forth for a while before it won't light up any more.

Yes! I used to think it was the flashlight malfunctioning, but then I realized that the battery is either good or no good.

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes! I used to think it was the flashlight malfunctioning, but then I realized that the battery is either good or no good.

It's the characteristic of the LED. The LED doesn't conduct and won't light up at all until the supply voltage reaches a certain threshold. When it reaches that point it would draw a lot of current and burns itself out unless there is a current limiting circuit to prevent this.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BebuLamar wrote:

It's the characteristic of the LED. The LED doesn't conduct and won't light up at all until the supply voltage reaches a certain threshold. When it reaches that point it would draw a lot of current and burns itself out unless there is a current limiting circuit to prevent this.

That makes sense.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

BebuLamar wrote:

Well I think you meant the Brother printer and not Epson. The toner that came with the printer is supposed to be good for 1200 pages. You are only half way there. But then they rate for only 5% coverage. That is the ink is supposed to cover only 5% of the page.

Yikes, 5% of 1200 pages = 60 pages?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BebuLamar wrote:

But then they rate for only 5% coverage. That is the ink is supposed to cover only 5% of the page.

I wonder if there's a way to determine what percentage of ink/toner is on the page.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

jerryc41 wrote:

A window popped up on my computer after using my Epson L2350DW laser printer. It was a "WARNING" telling me that the toner was running low. I'm assuming that this is because the toner that shipped with the printer was a smaller amount than usual. I'll keep an eye on it and replace the cartridge before it runs out and stops printing. Or, maybe I should wait until it says it can't print anymore. I have two standard cartridges standing by.

The "toner low" warning is to let you know to have a spare ready. In other words, "Please go buy a new toner cartridge now, so you don't run out."

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Jimmy T wrote:

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5% is generous for text documents. It's useless for calculating photo printing.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

jerryc41 wrote:

A window popped up on my computer after using my Epson L2350DW laser printer. It was a "WARNING" telling me that the toner was running low. I'm assuming that this is because the toner that shipped with the printer was a smaller amount than usual. I'll keep an eye on it and replace the cartridge before it runs out and stops printing. Or, maybe I should wait until it says it can't print anymore. I have two standard cartridges standing by.

I have bought printers that came with cartridges that were of a reduced size. Purportedly to get you started. Ink/toner is where most manufacturers make their money.

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

I wonder if there's a way to determine what percentage of ink/toner is on the page.

Since your printer is B&W you can take a picture of the page or scan it then in PS check the histogram.

tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana

Sounds similar to hiring a new employee! When the newhire arrives, all fresh and new and full of promise, production is great and everyone is happy. However, over time, production seems to decline somewhat and the excuse is that well it wasn't forever and sooner or later, it needs to be replaced. Sometimes you can tap and shake the employee and get a little more out of them, then the "replace" light comes on, and it's time to reorder...

BebuLamar

tommystrat wrote:

Sounds similar to hiring a new employee! When the newhire arrives, all fresh and new and full of promise, production is great and everyone is happy. However, over time, production seems to decline somewhat and the excuse is that well it wasn't forever and sooner or later, it needs to be replaced. Sometimes you can tap and shake the employee and get a little more out of them, then the "replace" light comes on, and it's time to reorder...

I am glad I don't work for you. You treat people like toner cartridge.