3 steps to prove real stability (for distributors)

Don’t test randomly. Use a repeatable method.

1) Test on 2–3 common customer printer models

Include one “pickier” model that often rejects compatibles.

2) Print the same 3-page test pack

Text (small fonts), gray blocks (background haze), simple graphics (lines).

3) Run a short repeat test

Print 10 pages → pause 2 minutes → print again. Compare page 1 vs page 10.

Record only: printer model + settings + a photo of the lot/batch info.
Optional: Many distributors prefer suppliers that support lot traceability and clear replacement rules—this is the logic behind ASTA’s distributor-grade stability validation.