Archive for September, 2010

Almost everyone has owned a printer, used a printer or at lease seen a printer.  There are so many different models and types.  Some use toner cartridges while some use inkjet cartridges and others just have solid ink sticks.  They are all used for different tasks and have different capacities and target audiences.  Toner printers are used mostly for high-volume print jobs and are commonly found in offices and schools.  They can print quickly and with high quality. Continue reading “The inside scoop on toner” »

In this blog, we will cover four LaserJet printers that are all different, yet all with one common feature- they are all made by HP.  Made for different reasons and equipped with different functions, these four units pretty much cover every aspect of printing in a home or office environment.  Depending on your printing needs, it is up to you to decide which one of these is better suited for you, and then find a printer in your price range with similar characteristics. Continue reading “Weigh your options of LaserJet printers” »

There are many companies out there who have heavy-duty print jobs daily and need a printer that can keep up.  They may need hundreds or even thousands of prints per day, and they need them in a timely manner with no fear of paper jams or smudging text.  The best bet for these types of companies would probably be an HP LaserJet printer.  Even though inkjet printers can have better quality, they are slower and the small ink cartridges do not yield nearly enough to appease large companies. Continue reading “LaserJet printers benefit the office” »

Ink cartridges are featured in inkjet printers, and contain liquid cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink.  Inside each individual cartridge there is a heating mechanism, except for Epson ink cartridges which have a piezoelectric crystal.  Upon signals from the printer, ink is released and flows through the heated section, thus warming the ink up.  The ink evaporates into an air bubble and pushes through a nozzle.  The volume of the ink exceeds that of the nozzle, and thus forces out ink dots that layer and form what is known as ‘resolution’, which is basically the measurement of quality. Continue reading “Inside the mind of an inkjet printer” »

Most people consider toner and ink cartridges to be “disposable”, and in a sense, they are.  Once the ink is completely used up, the cartridges no longer serve and immediate purpose.  However, consumers need to realize that throwing away your inkjet cartridges are not only bad for the environment, but could potentially save them money if they would just recycle. Continue reading “The benefits of recycling and the consequences of not” »

Hewlett Packard, which is more commonly known as HP, was founded by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in 1935, incorporated in 1947 and went public in 1957.  These boys were graduates of the electrical engineering program at Stanford.  One of their first companies was Disney, who used the innovative Model 200B series of oscillators for use in making the movie Fantasia. Continue reading “HP toner stands out from the rest” »

Laser toner printers are commonly found in office areas due to their ability to print large volumes at rapid speeds.  However, there are some that are designed for smaller jobs and intended for personal use.  Some are monochrome, meaning they print only in black and white.  Others have multiple colors- the standard 4 are black, cyan, magenta and yellow. Continue reading “The story of the LaserJet printer” »

If you are looking to get a nice HP printer to go along with your HP computer, you have hundreds of options, maybe even thousands!  A lot of them have similar features and functions, with an upgrade thrown in here and there.  However, all of the models and variety of printers that are available from HP are separated by one major difference- the ability to print in color or just black. Continue reading “Monochrome vs. color HP toner” »

Most people go to local printer supply stores when their toner is running low.  Some will even hit up the Walgreens down the street to find replacements.  This certainly is the fastest way to get new toner, but definitely not the cheapest.  Most common folk prefer the ‘right now’ way of doing things, and local retailers is just that.  What people fail to realize is how easy it is to save money, if you can stand to wait one more day or be more aware when toner is low. Continue reading “Shop online for more affordable toner” »

The best kind of printer and toner for you is completely contingent upon your needs.  There are different types of printers, with different speeds and quality.  Some have the capacity for average usage while others can handle and unbelievable amount.  Some can print in color while other are only used for black documents.  Some are conducive to various canvases and some are very limited. Continue reading “Deciding which printer is right for you” »