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. ... When using inks that are photo quality, it is sensible to use photo quality paper for your printing.

Lexmark - Relatively New to the Market but Already on Top! by John Sollars
Lexmark does not have the advantage of the proverbial long history in its kitty of printing and imaging solutions like its competitors to bank on; however it has managed to make a mark on the imaging and printing industry. One of its important technologies is the Photo Cartridge and... The Photo Cartridge This Lexmark cartridge enables six-color printing and gives true to life photo images especially if used with Lexmark's Ink Jet Photo Paper (P/N 1372481) or Lexmark's Ink Jet Glossy Film (P/N 1402795).

Bar Code Scanners - Know the Features by Brad J.
Barcode Scanners are hand-held or stationary devices used for capturing information from barcodes. A barcode scanner consists of a code reader and a decoder. These devices are connected to a computer through compatible ports The earliest, most basic and cheapest barcode scanners consisted of a... Barcode scanners can be distinguished as follows: LED scanner: Also referred to as CCD scanners, even though the CCD is in fact the photo imaging sensor, not the light source. ... Of the different barcode scanners, laser scanners and camera scanners are widely used these days.

Colourful Print Designs for Less! by John Sollars
Many people consider graphic designing as a costly occupation to deal with, and perhaps you would too if you weren’t aware of these design tricks that can keep your budget at a minimum! Read on to find out how you could save money but still enhance your coloured designs. ... 7.Laser foil for Your Laser Printer – Many manufacturers produce and sell foils that could go along very well with your laser printer. ... You might consider looking up into a color wheel, and then, coordinate your printer well for the desired overprinting results.