Printer Ink Cartridges - Easier And Convenient by Martin Smith
While working and printing out important documents you discover you are out of ink. Years ago that would have posed a dilemma. Daisy wheels and ribbons were used in printers in the past. Let's delve into the advancements made in printer cartridges. 1984 was the start of inkjet printers and... There is not a matching compatible cartridge for every cartridge. ... Each ink cartridge is given an identification number and the models the cartridge is designed for are listed. ... You need to determine what type of cartridge the printer you are looking at has.

Information On Selecting And Buying Computer Printers by Gary Hendricks
This article attempts to answer some of these questions by running through the various types of printers out there. We'll cover both ink jet and laser printers, so read on and find out more about these two categories of products. A selection of some computer printers Ink Jet Printers Ink jet... Color Laser Printers Color laser printers are catching on recently with small business owners, with once sky-high prices coming down to reasonable levels. ... Monochrome Laser Printers Monochrome laser printers are a necessity in the business world.

Printer Ink Cartridges - The History by Martin Smith
You are working at your computer and trying to print out important documents and all at once you find you are out of ink. Years ago that would have presented a big problem. Printers used ribbons or daisy wheels to print on paper. Let's take a look at the evolution of printer ink cartridges. ... You will need to determine if the cartridge is appropriate for the type of printing and the volume of printing you will be doing. ... I cannot imagine the hard work that created the ink jet printer cartridge, as we know it.

Installing HP Maintenance Kits the Right Way by Bill Tucker
HP maintenance kits can be simple to install but many people are missing the service part of the installation. Just installing the kit will keep you up and running, but there is much more involved than just slapping in the components. A maintenance kit normally consists of a fuser assembly,... Fuser assembly, paper trays, feed rollers, toner cartridge, and the transfer roller. ... This can cause many problems especially with the toner cartridge. ... This dust can find its way into the drum and fuser and cause undue wear on the drum and drum blade inside the toner cartridge.

Solving Image Problems on HP Laser Printers by Bill Tucker
There are several image related problems that can occur. If you want to save money and repair it yourself this article is for you. Read about the most common image related problems that HP Laser Printers have and how to resolve them. Here are a few examples of image related problems: Blank,... If it does then it is in the cartridge, or possibly it could be in the Laser or scanner assembly. ... Cartridges fail for several reasons, such as foreign objects getting up into the cartridge causing lines, streaks and leaking.

Printer Cartridges - Step Back in History by Martin Smith
You are working and trying to print out important documents when you discover that you are out of ink. This would have been a big drawback in the past. Most printers years ago used daisy wheels or ribbons to print documents. The evolution of printer cartridges should be looked at. ... A compatible cartridge cannot be found for every inkjet cartridge. ... When choosing a printer find out what kind of cartridge it will use. ... There is such a wide variety of cartridges, you will need to check your manual to see which is the right cartridge for you.

Ink Cartridges: How Have They Evolved Over the Years? by Andrew F James
First a little history lesson..... There was a time, long ago that printers had ribbons and used dot matrix printing to create tiny dots that, when looked at, were readable. Sometimes they were BARELY readable, however. Changing ribbons and printing wheels to change type face was a chore. ... The laser printer caused powder from the toner to fuse onto the paper & the output was much clearer and much more professional in appearance. ... Bottom line is yep your inks are getting more high tech and cooler (heck in the old days theres no way your ink or toner cartridge would actually light up...

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... Good for the Country, Good for the Environment If you care about recycling or the good of the Country's economy, consider these facts: - 99% of new compatible toner cartridges are manufactured in the USA; most "OEM" brand cartridges are manufactured overseas - Nearly 40,000 tons of plastic are...

How to Avoid Getting Ripped-Off When You Purchase A New Printer by Alexis Allen
It’s no big secret that printer companies like HP and Brother are marketing their printers with the cost of refilling the cartridges in mind. Just the other week my family and I were at our hometown Wal-Mart and we were amazed at the price of a new printer. ... Ask some questions of the salesman, like “How much is a refill toner cartridge?” How many copies will I get out of an average refill? ... Should you decide to go with a color model like an HP Color Laser Jet you’ll be looking at replacing drums, condensers and a bunch of other parts.

Resolution & Speed of Laser and Inkjet Printers by Christy Berger
You've decided to buy a laser or inkjet printer but do not know how much resolution typical laser or inkjet printers have and how much is really necessary for you. Here's some information that will help you find out before buying your inkjet or laser printer. ... The speed of a laser printer or inkjet printer is measured by the ppm (pages per minute); the number of pages a laser or inkjet printer can produce in one minute. ... And a higher-end color laser will have a resolution between 2400 by 1200 dpi to 2400 by 2400 dpi.