Australian scientists warn: laser printers are dangerous to your health

    According to a study conducted by Australian scientists from the University of Queensland, laser printers are no less dangerous to health than smoking. And all because of the fine particles of toner that are sprayed in the air when the printer is in dangerous concentration.

    For the tests, the researchers chose 62 printers (why exactly 62, as well as which brands and models of devices were used, are not indicated), almost 30% of which (only 17 pieces) turned out to be unhealthy. According to scientists, small particles of toner entering the air can damage the lungs no less than the toxic resins contained in cigarettes. The “measurements” conducted by the researchers also showed that “toner emissions” were intensified when using a new cartridge or when printing documents saturated with graphics.

    I don’t know how representative a sample of 62 printer models is, and whether it is possible to draw far-reaching conclusions based on such a study, but scientists have already managed to turn to the government of the country [Australia] with a proposal “to do something with this health hazard”, and at the legislative level. Something tells me that the reputation of companies whose products are on the black list can be pretty bad. Especially against the backdrop of an ever-increasing movement for a clean environment. Non-green printers will obviously sell worse. At least in Australia.

    via Engadget , The Sidney Morning Herald

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