How To Get The Best Deals On Your Inkjet Supplies by Frank Bolsom
Whether surfing the Internet or visiting your local computer shop, you will encounter a wide range of colorful inkjet supplies to choose from. Inkjet printers are quite popular, offering an inexpensive, reliable way to complete print jobs in the comfort of your own home or small office. ... Color Cartridges Depending on the type of printer you own, you may use an all-inclusive color cartridge to create prints. ... While ink is one of the most needed inkjet supply parts requiring constant replacement, there are additional supplies necessary to make sure you can properly use your printer.

Inside Your Inkjet Printer: How Does it Work? by Bob Stephens
Have you ever wondered how your inkjet printer works? How does the ink get from the inkjet cartridge to the paper? Why is the print quality is so clear? Why the printing is so quiet? Generally, all that most people know is that there's some movement and a faint high pitched sound when it's... The Epson Stylus 800 was the first printer to use the multi-layer actuator printhead (the printhead is the part of the printer that holds numerous tiny nozzles that actually squirts the ink onto paper).

Help - My Printer's Printhead is Clogged! by James Sodor
If your inkjet or bubblejet printer has clogged printheads there are 2 possible reasons: 1. Ink has dried in the nozzles; or 2. Foreign matter has blocked the holes in the nozzles. If 1, it is important to note that although genuine inks have anti-clogging agents in their formulation, if you... If 2, this is caused by foreign matter in the ink - always from small unfiltered particles from refill ink or lower quality compatible cartridges manufactured in a dusty environment - or the printhead collecting paper dust from poor quality paper, or the printhead picking up muck in an overfull...

Toner Cartridges: Should You Use Remanufactured or Compatibles? by Andrew F James
First a little history.... In 1938, the first invention that would lead to the laser printer and toner cartridge was patented. The process, knows as "electro photography", used a dry printing method, not that different than today's laser printer. It was 1948, however, before the commercial... When purchasing a re-manufactured laser toner cartridge, be sure to read the box carefully and ensure you are selecting the right toner cartridge. ... Otherwise known as non genuine, after market this is how they work:- - Compatibles are actually a brand new cartridge manufactured to work in the...

Inkjet Ink by Josh Riverside
The most important part of the inkjet printer is the ink that is used in the cartridge. The quality of printing is directly affected by the quality, type and amount of ink in the cartridge. Inkjet inks are designed for use in specific printers or print heads. ... The cost of UV curing ink is higher than any other ink but requires low print head maintenance. ... Every new development in printing has brought in a suitable modification in the ink used. ... Oil based inks are used for card printing, packaging, labels and boxes where ink is fully absorbed.

Getting the Most Out of Your Photo Printer – For Less! by John Sollars
As many photo-printer owners would know, paper and ink costs can quickly exceed the cost of the printer. These six tips will help you get the most out of your photo-printer without leaving a hole in your pocket. Raise the Resolution: Any digital camera that is less than three years old can... Make sure that the small ink nozzles on your print heads are clear of dried ink. ... Right-click the printer's entry in Control Panel's "Printers and Faxes" or "Printers" applet, click Properties, and search for a cartridge maintenance option.

Printer Ink - Tips on Printing Digital Photos by David Hickman
Introduction This article looks at the issues surrounding printing digital photos and other graphics using an ink printer. It is aimed at users who may not have a lot of technical expertise but who can, with a little help from articles like this, get the best from their equipment. ... See the associated article "Printer Ink- Choosing the right cartridges for your needs" for a guide to buying compatible ink cartridges, refilled ink cartridges and ink refill kits. ... If you are not sure about your ink cartridges see the article "Printer Ink - Choosing the right cartridges for your needs".

Review of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800: Its First Year in Retrospect by Kirk Economos
It has been year since the first announcement of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 printer, the new generation of 44 inch width, inkjet printer from Epson. Like many of the new releases from Epson, the printer was highly anticipated; offered breakthrough new features; and was impossible to get for about... The K3 matte black ink on matte papers seems not to have improved black density, and some users report that matte black is less dense on matte papers than the previous UCM matte black ink. ... The additional of light light black ink has enable the printer to produce finer gradations of tone and...

The Printer Cartridge Wars: Generic or Remanufactured Cartridges Right for You? by David Amerman
Overview As "generic", "remanufactured", and "new compatible" inkjet printer cartridges and laser toner cartridges creep deeper into the printer accessories market, the choices become varied and often confusing. It is estimated that by the year 2004 the aftermarket share of the inkjet and... When shopping online for a new inkjet or toner cartridge for your printer, you'll likely encounter these terms: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or brand name products A "brand name" inkjet or toner cartridge is just that - it's a printer cartridge that carries the brand name of the...

Finally, Your Inkjet Printer Cartridge Details Will Speak For Themselves by Joseph Mercado
Did you know? Ink cartridges are tiny gadgets with mundane features, which are indispensable to the inkjet printers which suck them dry. They’re also very expensive, which I am sure you can vouch for that based on personal experience. Two ink cartridges can be more money (as high as $80) than... “Be in charge of your printer ink; don’t let your ink cartridges be in charge of you.” These exposed secrets will prevent you from falling into the ink river and printer pit drowning on the retail shore which happen to be overpriced in the first place.