Computers And Technology

The History of Printer Ink Cartridges

With the introduction of the inkjet printer and printer ink cartridge in 1984, the task of printing your documents and changing printer ink cartridges became more convenient, reliable and cleaner than the previous methods of changing ribbons or inserting a toner cartridge.Prior to 1984, the ink delivery systems were not as dependable as they are now. The inkjet system replaced the old dot matrix method, which required changing a ribbon. It wasn’t long before the printer industry began conceptual...

Which Printer? Right Technology, Right Choice

Whether you are responsible for a small home-based business, or a large company with many departments and workgroups, there are continuous choices to be made on the procurement of office equipment. Not least amongst these, is the selection of the appropriate printer technology for your business needs? Here in outline are the various technologies and their appropriate environment.Personal Ink-JetsUseful for one individual or a workgroup with a minimal colour printing needs, a low-cost personal in...

Buying Toner Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

I think we've reached a consensus that there's a conspiracy afloat. You go to your local office supply store or membership warehouse, and find the deal of the century on a laser printer, photo printer, or inkjet printer. You take it home and are delighted by the quality of the prints, the speed of the printer, and most of all, that your new printer was incredibly inexpensive. The next thing you know, though, the starter toner cartridge that came with your new printer runs out, and you discover t...

The Inkjet Refill Cartridge

Inkjet printers have many parts but it is the inkjet refill cartridge that is probably the most important part. The inkjet refill cartridge is the part of the equipment we see and replace the most. Some inkjet printers have only one inkjet cartridge, while quality photo printers have can have as many as six or more inkjet refill cartridges. Some inkjet refill cartridges actually have the print head built right in. Understanding how the technology of an inkjet printer works can help avoid printer...

How To Choose A Printer That Will Do The Job For You

These days, the printer has evolved to a very noticeable extent. Printers started with the dot matrix type that was very hard to use. Dot matrix printers are the ones that print very loudly and it is difficult to feed the paper into them.Now, laser printers and inkjet printers have replaced dot matrix printers. How do you choose the perfect printer for the job? Below are five of the most important qualities you should look for when choosing a printer.The most important factor to be considered is...