Homebrew PCBs

Thanks to both Stefan and Chiphead for the comments on OEM vs remanufactured toner cartridges.  

> Instead, I just buy the genuine cartridge on ebay now for even less

Do you have a link from an ebay seller? I've looked and it seems like every P1006 cartridge I find is either refilled OR as this Item number:	110484116522 - "Directly from Factory, New"... then there is the word "Compatible)" meaning it's NOT OEM from my understanding.  There is also the matter of HP's smart chip.  Stefan, you are buying for Lexmark, so might not have HP info. 

Chiphead, or anyone? do you have any comments on a source for OEM HP P1006 cartridges?  I looked at Staples.com where I think the cartridge was $68 or so?  Almost what I paid for the new printer - of course that was with a "starter" cartridge.

> expiration date on a sealed box doesn't seem an issue so I'm hopeful
> it doesn't degrade much over time. 

I expected a sealed box to be ok for a LONG time, but my concern is the toner cartridge that has been opened and used to print 5 toner transfers, then removed for storage.  No longer sealed cartridges - anyone have any idea of shelf life?

Thanks to all for comments and shared knowledge.

Ken H>