LaserLand, Inc. Steven Michlin is a true pioneer in the creation of products used in the remanufacturing of laser cartridges and associated products. The Dec 16, 1986 issue of PC Magazine acknowledged Mr. Michlin as the first person to remanufacture laser printer cartridges. Through the next 25+ years, Steven has continued to find solutions for the most frustrating problems facing an ever changing industry. Steven Michlin graduated from the University of Michigan with degrees in both Chemical Engineering and Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. As a college student, he saw the growing use of printers and the ongoing availability of empty laser cartridges. Through trial and error, he identified a relatively inexpensive copier toner that worked well in HP printers. And thus, cartridge remanufacturing had begun from his apartment at married student housing. Steven Michlin Steven eventually realized he enjoyed the discovery and perfecting of innovative ways to improve the laser cartridge itself more than the remanufacturing and selling the finished product. He soon began to be recognized as an innovator within the uncharted waters of what would become the remanufacturing industry. His educational presentations at industry conferences and conventions, along with his frequent articles in industry publications, earned him recognition as the answer man. As a pioneer of the cartridge remanufacturing process Steven has a unique knowledge of the industry. He understands the entire process, including the engineering, chemical and material processes involved in the compatibles’ industry. Steven is regularly contacted by other remanufacturers and occasionally by OEMs inquiring about a problem they are experiencing. Steven’s inquisitive mind, extensive education and problem solving skills enable him to continually come up with usable innovations. By mid 1991, Steven was known as Mr. Patent Pending, and today, Mr. Michlin holds 39 patents relating to improved methods and devices dealing with the laser cartridge remanufacturing processes, providing simple cures for what were considered complex problems. And as always, Steven currently has a few more patents still pending. For the past two decades Steven Michlin has offered his products and services through LaserLand located in Sylvan Lake, Michigan. All of the products offered by LaserLand are designed for the remanufacturer. When browsing the www.laserlandus.com  you will find items priced and sold in appropriate quantities to suit the needs of the remanufacturer. Normally, a free sample is available for testing upon request. Methuselah™ Drum Padding Powder is one of the most popular patented products LaserLand offers. If you do a Google search of Methuselah™ Powder you will find references from around the world in many different languages. Web based forums and blogs for tech help refer to the use of Methuselah™ Drum Padding Powder as a standard practice before installing a new drum or blade. According to personal testimonials quoted from tech help sites, noises, streaks, and drum life can all be improved by using Methuselah™ drum padding powder as a lubricant. The portable size of Methuselah™ dusting bag is a common tech tool case essential. Millions of blades have been saved from ruination through flipping or inelastic deformation by using Methuselah™ Powder before installation. Also, the Methuselah™ Powder stays invisibly on drums and blades for over 8,000 pages. Methuselah™ Padding Powder patent # 5,308,515, created by Steven Michlin • Increases the life of copier and printer drums and cleaning blades • Reduces the defect rate of drums, blades and laser printer cartridges • Has been tested and proven as an effective drum and blade lubricant in the copier and printer industry • Has lubricating effects that can last up to 8,000 prints • Contains no hazardous zinc compounds. • Invisibly stays on the drums and blades decreasing friction, heat, and physical wear • Slows the heat-related aging process, retaining resilience of cleaning blades • Is available in 50 or 250 gram bottles and ready-to-use 30 gram padding bags • Is widely used by toner cartridge remanufacturers Other popular products created by Steven Michlin and offered by LaserLand include: PCRCream™ which can be used for both cleaning and enhancing the electrostatic properties of the Primary Charge Roller (PCR). Simply rub a dime-sized squirt of MicroPixel PCRCream™ onto the PCR. Gently rub it in; then wipe it off. Let it settle in for about 3 minutes. Next, buff the PCR, creating a shiny clean surface with enhanced electrostatic properties. The PCRCream™ is made with a long lasting wax base along with other additives that increase the electrostatic properties and functionality of the Primary Charge Roller. Application of the PCRCream™ can be included in your own remanufacturing process. Additionally, field techs can use it to improve print quality during cleaning and repair of printers in the field or shop. DrumSpinner DeoxCream™ was specifically developed for removing oxidation from photoreceptor drums. The use of DeoxCream™ often eliminates the costly and time-consuming need to replace or recoat every drum being used in a remanufactured product. DeoxCream™ can also be used on new drums after each cycle. The application of DeoxCream™ will clean and enhance the optical qualities of the photoreceptor. After using DeoxCream™ to clean the photoreceptor, use Methuselah™ drum padding powder before reinstalling. Field techs can quickly and easily refresh drum print quality and lengthen the useful life of drums in field equipment. This is especially helpful with printers and copiers covered under Managed Print Services agreements. BladeCoat™ is a uniquely formulated cream that cleans and provides enhanced surface treatment to urethane blades. Use of BladeCoat™ helps to minimize toner adherence. Blades made of urethane commonly include wiper blades, cleaning blades, urethane rubber doctor blades, spreader blades and recovery blades. By minimizing toner stick, you can also minimize defects. For example, when a toner glob starts to build up on a wiper blade, it can prevent the wiper blade from removing toner off of the photoreceptor drum. When an excess of toner buildup sticks to the cleaning or cutting edge of the wiper blade, the wiper blade will cause a smear on the output page. BladeCoat™ is another cleaning supply that can be used in the field to prolong component usage cycles and improve copy quality. UserFriendly™ Recovery Blades are recovery blades made of a special formulation of blended urethane rubber. This material will not kink and thereby this product helps prevent sprinkle dot streaks. Any urethane rubber blade is difficult to cut without deformation, stretching, or having wavy properties. With Steven’s invention, the blades in the manufacturing process are cut on a removable semi-rigid plastic material. This special material later acts as a positioning support with a handle for easy removal, so that the blades may be installed in a planar form, flat to avoid wavy blades that sprinkle dot streaks. After being installed, the positioning support is pulled away by its handle and is completely removed from the recovery blade. Only the recovery blade remains in the toner cartridge assembly. For the past two decades Steven Michlin has created and patented innovative laser cartridge parts, tools and supplies being sold through LaserLand, Inc. As an acknowledged pioneer in the remanufacturing industry, Steven Michlin continues to provide innovate parts, products and tools that increase the longevity and productivity of remanufactured laser cartridges. Steven welcomes remanufacturer’s enquiries, comments and problems. In fact, some of the products LaserLand offers are a direct result of solving a problem expressed by one of their clients. Steven and LaserLand look forward to providing innovative products to improve the productivity, quality and longevity of your cartridges. Contact Info: Steven B Michlin - LaserLand, Inc. 2655 Orchard Lake Rd #119 -  Sylvan Lake, MI 48320-1571 Phone: 800.608.6637 or 248.738.5800 Fax: 248-738-5801 Direct Line to Steven Michlin: 248.396.0969 www.laserlandus.com email: mruserfriendly@comcast.net