Clean out the printer outlet. Dangerously?

Question

Iron

How dangerous is it to clean the waste outlet of a printer cartridge without protective equipment (rubber gloves, a respirator, etc.)?
P.S. Did it today, what do you recommend?

Answer 1

cover with indelible shame

Answer 2

it’s better not to, fine dust in the lungs will definitely not add health (

Answer 3

It is best to clean the working off of the laser with a special vacuum cleaner, such as 3M, a respirator is a must, especially with constant work, with one-time use - any respirator, and it is even safer to give it to companies specializing in cartridge refilling, because. toner can cause cancer.

Answer 4

the dust is so fine that a respirator will not help in any way
if you gently shake it on a newspaper so that it does not scatter around the apartment / office and then wash your hands well, then it’s okay, especially since you won’t do it every day

Answer 5

The only danger is that you will still litter and you will have to clean up. A damp cloth is more than enough for this.
For the future, contact a normal cartridge restoration organization - because if you haven’t cleaned out the trash, then this is already the end ... with the same success you can fill it yourself by breaking a hole with a hammer and chisel.