For those who have owned this machine, how significant is the toner odor? (Chemical smells/offgassing/fumes trigger my migraines.) Thanks!
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We have someone here who is also sensitive to chemical smells and there has been no complaint about this printer.
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The drum does wear out, and we needed to replace it less than a year. I called Brother and they replaced the machine since it was in warranty, but i still bought a new drum. The toner is separate, and should be replaced when it starts to become uneven. Also, every time you replace the toner it is important to clear the cleaning by sliding the green tab. I don't use inexpensive replacements as I don't trust them. It's a good printer, but like all things...depends on how much you use it and for what.
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PLA gives very off little non toxic odor. I use it at home in my den and at work. I have not used ABS yet, but I think it has toxic fumes and smells. The heat and speed is dependent on the layer thickness and the speed. It's a little fine tuning with the config settings. I am using mine every day with great results. I did a few mods after using it for a while. Keep in mind PLA is made of corn and is bio-degradable. It's like food. PLA makes nice solid objects that are very usable. The upgrades did not cost much at all , 2 fans, some sandpaper, glue and time. With out upgrades it can work just fine, the reason for this printer is to show you how FFF works, you take it from there. You can get very good results with this printer.
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I am not sure; but, believe it was powdered toner. The copies were dirty in spots. I purchased a new Brother cartridge and the quality is perfect; so, it was toner and not a printer problem. From my installation of the cartridge, the system said that I needed a new cartridge. No such problem with my current new cartridge.
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Hi Diane,Yes, to all of the above...and a whole lot more! I too have a home office and this printer has been a godsend for me. I used to buy HPs but will now never go back after using this one, I love it. I am NOT a spokesperson for the company...just a happy, contented consumer! Hope I've helped you out. Have a great evening!Kind regards,Pamela
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I have had mine over a year with no problems. I don't think it would be the machine itself. The filter is possibly the problem. If it doesn't have the charcoal portion it will not filter the odors. If it is an electrical smell, it could possibly be faulty. If it is a grease smell it would be the lubricant for the fan. The ionizer will cause its own unusual odor but it is not that bad. I have had 2 similar models over the past 23 years.....the main thing is to change filters regularly & purchase the filters with charcoal.Hope this helps.
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Thank you for contacting Active Forever. I just talked to the manufacturer and they told me that the new units can give off a slight smell because you are introducing heat to the ceramic core. The smell should go away in about a week and it is not harmful in any way. If we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact us.
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I haven't had this issue, are you letting it dry on your skin? I scrub, with wet face, then rinse immediately with a washcloth. It tends to "ball up" as I scrub and washes away pretty easily. a little toner gets any residual lumpy spots.
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I used this toner for approx. one year and have had no problems with odd odors.
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I will answer this but I'm new to being in an office. I had an HP and it was tempermental. It worked when it wanted to, or so it seems. Then by sitting idle the ink dried out and they are very expensive. Now I have a Canon and I can not believe how fast it prints. And I learned quickly how to scan and send. Would I recommend this? Darn tootin! Great machine and the toner costs a lot less and last longer. Joh
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Yes, it is very loud when you print; otherwise it seems quiet. I actually like the printer, but I hate the runaround from the service dept., when they sold me a defective cartridge and won't do anything about it.
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I'm really sensitive to strong chemical odors. The concentrate hardly has any smell. Once it's put in hot water and the jets start running there is a bit of a "cleaner" smell but the chlorine smell in our public water is the stronger smell. So - no worries!
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I'm an esthetician and have noticed a smell with every high frequency machine I've ever used. The smell, I believe, is normal for this procedure and nothing to worry about from my perspective.
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I had the same problem there is a drum component of the toner cartridge that electrostatically "spreads the toner" before it is heated and fused to the paper. I believe the drum unit is defective. I returned my cartridge to Amazon for this reason. I had smudges and what looked like double images on the paper.
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There is a small odor from the heat that builds up from continuous running. I shred a lot of paper, probably more than what would be normal for most people.I am completely satisfied with the machine. I recommend purchasing the large bottle of lubricating oil and using it as directed.
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Prints great! I do suggest replacing the cartridges with genuine Brothers toner. I tried "compatible" toners but ended up with streaks. As long as you replace with Brothers toner, you should get the results you are looking for
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I had it for about 18 months and I don't have any problems, I don't think any one is offering warranties for toners. toner are rated against how many pages it produce, really not about life span. how many pages do you print monthly and how does it compare with the HP toner?