The Right Small Office/Home Office Printers by Michael Russell
Choosing an output device (notice I did not say "printer") is an arduous task indeed: inkjet, laser, LED, 3-in-1, 5-in-one, 7-in-one, photo printers, MFPs..... the choices are seemingly endless.. To make matters worse, the employee at the big retail/computer/electronics store has held the job... yield - and do not let the comparatively lower cartridge cost fool you (a $280 cartridge with a 5000 page yield is a lot better than a $120 cartridge with a 1000 page yield). ... Just be sure to get 3 or 4 quotes (just to keep them honest) and get an all-inclusive service contract; they include...

Disadvantages of a Laser Printer by Enid Edginton
There are very few disadvantages to owning a laser printer in general but one of them is definitely the cost. The money that you could spend on a very high-end inkjet printer will only buy you a very low-end color laser printer with limited capacities. ... Another way to make an expensive color laser toner cartridge last longer is to keep the printer in low quality mode unless you are printing out the final document. ... The cartridges for laser printers are several times more expensive then the cost of the toner cartridges for inkjet printers.

Top Selling Photo Printers And How To Calculate True Of Cost Of Printer Ownership? by Christy Berger
ALWAYS check the ink cartridge prices before you purchase a printer. Why? Sometimes cheaper printers end up costing you more due to the high costs of their ink cartridges. You should calculate the "cost of ownership" per month. The math is simple: “number of prints per month” times “cost of the... For example, assume that the average home user prints 150 black pages per month using a black printer cartridge that yields 200 pages and costs $28. ... The monthly "cost of ownership" is (150 pages) x ($28) / 200 pages = $21 Also look at the printer ink alternatives; besides the original...

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. ... The drawback here is that not every cartridge has a compatible one. ... You will need to determine if the cartridge is appropriate for the type of printing and the volume of printing you will be doing. ... Pay attention to the cartridge top when purchasing them.

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. ... 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 with pretty colours for you and tell you when its about to run dry).

Advantages of A Laser Printer by Enid Edginton
Does a laser printer have enough advantages that it is worth a splurge or should you spend your hard earned money on a cheaper inkjet printer instead? Before you make your decision it might be worth your while to look at some of the advantages offered by laser printers. ... In general laser printers can often hold more ink and can go longer without needing any kind of toner cartridge change or paper filling. ... In terms of cost, the use of toner in a laser printer is much cheaper than the ink cartridges that are used in inkjet printers over the long run.

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...

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. ... The type of cartridge will be determined by the type and quantity of printing you will need to be doing.

Is A Laser Printer Right For Me? by Bill Smith
The average home computer user definitely does not need a laser printer. Sure laser printer prices have fallen considerably in the last couple of years. But have you look at the cost of laser toner? The average laser toner cartridge sells for over $100. ... Most laser printers can print many more pages per minute than the average inkjet printer. ... If print speed is one of your main concerns, than a laser printer might be right for you. ... It’s not going to fit on your desk at home. ... The last consideration should be maintenance and or replacement costs.

The Inkjet Supplies – lawsuits put an industry in turmoil. by Daniel Roberts
Then there was the Class 337 action in the USA where 24 companies were attacked – some US companies, some US subsidiaries or associates of Chinese or European companies – and some non-resident. In the solid ink supplies Xerox and Media Sciences are at loggerheads. ... ETIRA – the European Toner and Inkjet Remanufacturers’ Association is responding by emphasising the quality and the environmental benefits of the alternative products. ... This global committee formed to find and promote standardized test methods for the printer cartridge industry.