A laser printer, which is located in a large office, has a leaky toner cartridge.

The best way to clean up the toner that spilled into the printer is to use an ESD-safe vacuum. An ESD-safe vacuum is a special type of vacuum that has a filter that traps toner particles and prevents them from escaping into the air. An ESD-safe vacuum also has a grounding wire that prevents static electricity from building up and damaging the printer’s components. Toner is electrically conductive and can cause short circuits or sparks if it contacts sensitive parts of the printer. Therefore, using an ESD-safe vacuum is the safest and most effective method to remove the toner from the printer.

Other methods, such as a magnetic duster, compressed air, or a damp cloth, are not recommended for cleaning up toner spills. A magnetic duster is a device that uses a magnet to attract toner particles, but it can also damage the printer’s components that rely on magnetism, such as the drum or the fuser. Compressed air can blow the toner around and create a cloud of dust that can be harmful to breathe or contaminate other parts of the printer. A damp cloth can smear the toner and make it harder to remove, as well as cause corrosion or rust on the printer’s metal parts.