Aside from this article, I've already heard that the components in laser printer toner cartridges may be a health risk. This article says that, "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."
From the article, I learned that there's also a controlled study that confirms the information, 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.
I wonder if anyone (perhaps any of the respondents in the controlled study) has already sued the leading printer companies, specifically HP (whose printers were tested in the study) for damages.
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