Archive for October, 2010

Every Sunday when the family goes to church, or attends the fundraisers and special events the church hosts, most don’t take the time to consider how much work has gone into advertising and preparing for the event.  When you walk in on Sundays and at the door someone hands you a printed flyer with the syllabus of the ceremony, do you ever wonder who took the time and had the money to print so many of these flyers?  The coordinators of the church could pay to have these printed, or maybe they just have a high-quality HP 95 ink printer. Continue reading “The power of print” »

Toner is a powder-based substance that goes inside cartridges and is used in laser printers.  It can produce documents quickly, thus making it more suitable for office use.  Printer ink is a liquid-based substance that is found in small tanks and fits nicely into slots inside inkjet printers.  These are designed more for personal use, such as photo printing and graphics.  Though these two systems of printing are quite different, a leak or spill is equally as annoying. Continue reading “In the event of a leak or spill” »

Many people opt to buy toner from the same company that made their printer.  There is a comfort and trust that big manufacturers provide, leaving consumers with no doubt that quality will be the highest possible.  However, most major manufacturers offer low prices for printers in hopes that you will purchase overpriced replacement toner from them.  Though most will fall into this trap, the whispers of alternative options have gotten louder and begun to reach more people. Continue reading “The appeal of remanufactured toner” »

There are two main types of printers, laser and inkjet.  These two types are used for different tasks and efficiency.  Depending on your needs and volume, the decision should be fairly cut and dry.  Let’s review the various differences between the two and hopefully help aid in your decision. Continue reading “Inkjet or Laser? That is the question.” »

Toner cartridge recycling has been a work in progress for years.  It began as a “drill and fill” program, which consisted of companies taking used cartridges, including HP Q5942x toner, drilling a hole in them and refilling them with toner.  Though it may have seemed like a simple solution at the time, it turned into a problem when lack of concern for the quality of the cartridge began causing leaks and ultimately printer damage.  This method gave toner recycling a bad name, and it was back to square one. Continue reading “New recycling system making progress” »

There are many uses and demands when it comes to printers.  Some just need one for basic text printing, and other enjoy printing their digital photos at home.  Inkjet devices will appease the needs of these users.  Offices, however usually opt for a high-volume laser unit that can keep pace with multiple tasks and employees.  But what about home users that have more demanding needs?  For instance, a person decides to start their own t-shirt company.  They may have the technical knowledge to create unique graphics, but they will need a good printer and toner, such as HP Q3961A toner, to make the shirts. Continue reading “Start a business from home” »

October is breast cancer awareness month.  Breast cancer is an epidemic and affects the lives of so many, and this campaign to raise money and awareness has become so important that even our nation’s strongest men, football players, are accessorizing in pink.  You have donated money and purchased the products, but this year you wanted to give more.  So you decided to organize a free concert in the park featuring some local bands and a few bigger bands.  All of the proceeds will go directly to the fight against this deadly disease. Continue reading “Printing for a cure” »

There are many blogs and articles written about recycling and the importance of it for the future of this planet.  Many provide facts and statistics, while others opt to talk about the negative effect pollution and waste has had on the environment and will continue to have over the years.  Rarely, though, do people read about the progress we have made in this world.  Sure, recycling is a must, and so many people neglect the importance of it.  However, there are many changes that have been made- some small and simple, others innovative and potentially life-changing. Continue reading “Recycled ink cartridges make path” »

The office requires equipment that is reliable and efficient.  Any kind of issue can really slow the progress of the work day and ultimately waste valuable company time.  There are certain things you cannot control, such as mechanical or electrical errors.  However, there are choices that can be made to prevent annoying errors from occurring.  When it comes to printing, there are a few decisions that need to be made in order to ensure the most effective process. Continue reading “Keep the shelves stocked with affordable toner” »

There are a lot of businesses in the world that specialize in various things.  Some are small, some large, some are broad and some extremely specific.  In this county, the economy has taken its toll on small businesses especially.  It becomes harder and harder to maintain a steady flow of gross income for the average Joe, and more and more buildings are vacant and entrepreneurs’ dreams shut down.  Through all the hardships we face in the business world, toner and ink, such as HP 75XL ink, are more popular than ever.  Seemingly an unimportant item, the printer supplies genre is booming. Continue reading “Ink and toner in high demand” »