Using Laser Printers in apartment/residence will lead to health problems?

[neo960]

I plan to buy a Laser printer for my apartment. I read somewhere that laser printers are liable to emit ozone gas which is poisonous if the filter is not maintained properly. I also heard that the toner dust can lead to health problems too. Is this true? Is it too risky using laser printers when you have small kids?

I hate inkjet printers because the ink is too expensive compared to the toner for laser printers, and you can print many more pages with a toner cartridge than with a inkjet cartridge. I print only B&W pages anyway.

Any advice from anyone here?

[TonyT]

lots of info here

[Brk]

Geez...I'm more concerned with being STABBED in my apartment than I am being overcome by laser printer cast-off. I wouldn't worry AT ALL.

[neo960]

Originally posted by TonyT
lots of info here

Hi Tony,
Thanks for the links. I had seen those already, but I also want to know the personal experiences of the fellow members here.

Hi Burke,
I am concerned more for my 5 year old kid than for myself.

[zooner]

The media have repeatedly reported on the health risk of toner dust. Potential risk only exists if toner dust is actually released into the air. Toner dust—just like fine dust-- should not be inhaled, as it could possibly damage health

I think this sums it up.

I've refilled my own before, without a problem. My laser printer is sitting two feet behind me.

[neo960]

Thanks zooner.

[ScottE]

When I fall over dead from Toner poisioning I'll be sure to let you know.

[neo960]

Originally posted by ScottE
When I fall over dead from Toner poisioning I'll be sure to let you know.

Good. Just make a last wish to your next of kin to inform me when it happens. I will appreciate that.