--- title: Understanding the Difference Between Toner Saver and Light Print description: Understanding the Difference Between Toner Saver and Light Print image: https://www.ais-now.com/hubfs/Images/cmyk-toner.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.ais-now.com/blog/understanding-the-difference-between-toner-saver-and-light-print#maincontent) [«  View All Posts](https://www.ais-now.com/learning-center) # Understanding the Difference Between Toner Saver and Light Print January 26th, 2016 | 2 min. read By [AIS](https://www.ais-now.com/blog/author/ais) ![](https://www.ais-now.com/hubfs/Images/cmyk-toner.jpg) If you use a photocopier at your home or place of business, you likely know how expensive toner can be. It's important for you to know the difference between the toner-saving modes that many copiers offer. # The Difference Between Toner-Saver and Light-Print Copier Modes If you use a photocopier, also known as a copy machine or office copier, you know just how expensive toner can be. While there are ways that you can save money on toner, one of the most effective is understanding the different toner-saving modes that copiers have. Knowing how to effectively use these modes can save you a lot of money on toner in the long run. 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Instead, it just uses less toner in the printed areas. Due to this, toner-saver mode doesn't make much of a difference on pages that are full of text. However, it does make a difference on images such as company logos. With this mode turned on, logos or pictures might appear washed out or faded. ## Light-print Mode When you're looking for a mode that affects the darkness of the text and pictures that the copier produces, the light-print mode is what you're looking for. This is generally used for copies that will be seen by only you because the text and images will look faded. ## Other Ways to Save Money on Toner Saving money on toner isn't difficult. Besides choosing toner-saving modes, you should also focus on keeping your copier clean. While it may seem like a good idea to do this yourself, it's generally better to hire a company that performs [copier repair in Las Vegas](https://www.ais-now.com/copier-repair-las-vegas). Along with ensuring that the job is done correctly, a professional can fix any other issues that might be making your copier use more toner.   Visit our [Office Copy Machine Ultimate Resource Page](https://www.ais-now.com/office-copier) for additional info on supplies, and just about anything else copy machine related. 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