Office Printers May Pose Health Risks

drewmoney writes "The BBC reports on new findings which may have implications for the way offices are laid out. According to an Australian study, around a third of modern printer models release 'potentially dangerous levels of toner into the air' as they are completing a job. 'Almost one-third were found to emit ultra-tiny particles of toner-like material, so small that they can infiltrate the lungs and cause a range of health problems from respiratory irritation to more chronic illnesses. Conducted in an open-plan office, the test revealed that particle levels increased five-fold during working hours, a rise blamed on printer use. '"

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Why do people still print?

[cryfreedomlove]

I work in an office where there are nice projectors in every conference room and everyone has a lap top. Still, there are a few dinosaurs that bring stacks of printed slides for everyone in a meetingif they are presenting. Why do some people still do this? In my opinion, and printer is about as valuable in a modern office as horse stalls are in a modern firehouse.