I remember this old 80's Song, I believe it was Adam Ant, "Don't Drink, Don't Smoke..." maybe he should have added "Don't Print." I found the following article both interesting and disturbing all at the same time. My doctor tells me smoking and drinking is bad for me as well as McDonald’s French fries and now my printer is killing me too. SCREW IT! I am going to pour myself a drink and light up this Padron 1926 Anniversary. Anyway, I digress...
Your Printer May Be Hazardous To Your Health
Christopher Null
Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:35PM EDT
I've long heard rumors that the fine particulate dust used in laser printer toner cartridges may be a health risk. It certainly makes sense: Not all of that stuff can stick to the paper, and if you've ever spilled toner you know there's no way it can be good for your lungs. Now a controlled study is confirming the information, saying that 30 percent of all laser printers tested emit dangerous particles described as "causing lasting damage on the scale of inhaled cigarette smoke." These tiny particles lodge deep in the lungs and can lead to anything from lung irritation to full-on cancer.
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