Xerox - Its Journey with Ink by John Sollars
Chester Carlson inventor of xerography founded the Haloid Company on April 18, 1935. The company manufactured and sold photographic paper! It was based in Rochester New York. In the year 1942 Carlson received U.S. patent No. 2,297,691 on Oct. 6 for electrophotography, later called xerography,... With print speeds up to 30 pages per minute, and first-page-out within six seconds, the solid ink printer can be three times faster than a comparably priced laser printer. ... A solid ink printer consists of only three major components- the print head that applies ink to print drum, the print drum...

History of the Computer - Codes for Data Transfer, Part 3 of 3 by Tony Stockill
DATA TRANSMISSION CODES We have mentioned teletype machines, these were the backbone of operator communication with the computer, but were also used for remote input of data. A phone line could be used to link a storeman in the warehouse with the main computer using a modem... Once again the character set was restricted to the basic ASCII codes, and Control codes with printers from different manufacturers able to be used due to the standard codes (Interfaces were a different matter!) Contrast this with the laser or inkjet printer today, Virtually any font and character set, color and...

History of the Computer - Data Handling Peripherals; Part 3 of 3 by Tony Stockill
TELETYPE MACHINES Developed for telegraph 'hard copy' communication over the telephone network, a teletype machine was suited to adoption by the rapidly expanding computer market, with its demand for hardware and technology to run it. A ready-made printer and keyboard communication device, it... Currently remote users are using PCs or 'thin clients' (basically a pc with no hard drive, using the network server to download programs) with a laser printer dedicated or shared with a workgroup. ... PCs, at first monochrome, then color, emulating a 'green screen' terminal, then using colors for...

How Do InkJet Printers Work by Simon Rogers
The printers utilizing inkjet technology were first introduced in the late 1980s and since then have gained much popularity while growing in performance and dropping in price. They are the most common type of computer printers for the general consumer due to their low cost, high quality of... Depending on the manufacturer and model of the printer, ink cartridges come in various combinations, such as separate black and color cartridges, color and black in a single cartridge or even a cartridge for each ink color.

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... In spite of being new to the industry Lexmark has given the world of printing quite a few advance technologies including 4800 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) and 3600 x 1200 dpi resolutions, developed the 1200 dpi laser and inkjet printers, also produced standalone photo printers, and offered a sub-$100 inkjet...

A Look At Some The Options Available For Inkjet Refills by Gregg Hall
Although you might have originally think that the most expensive part of your computer was the original purchase, if you have had your computer for longer than a couple months and print out documents often probably know by now that computer upkeep is more than some bargained for. ... The cost associated with trying to keep up the printer maintenance can range from as low as $10 or so for a color inkjet cartridge and up to as high as $50-$75 for laser toner cartridges. ... Just like in the previous option, you may end up voiding the warranty of the printer and if something goes wrong you...

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 Find Tech Support For Your Computer Printers by Alec Boyer
Computers are becoming commonplace in homes and offices around the world. The problem is that most people know so very little about their computers, that when something goes wrong, they do not know how to begin the troubleshooting process. The ugly truth is that we could opt to call the... With the printer currently sitting on my desk, I save $14-$17 on my color cartridge by buying my printer supplies from Toner-R Printing Supplies. ... When buying a printer, it really does make a lot of sense to compare the prices of replacement cartridges before you buy the printer.

Printable DVD R by Jimmy Sturo
Printable DVD Rs have revolutionized the world of storing data, pictures, graphics and music on compact discs. The ‘R’ in the DVD stands for recordable. DVD Rs are digital versatile discs that you can write data or record on only once. These discs are ideal for making back up files from your... This is because one of the layers of data is semi-transparent, making it possible for the laser beam to read data on the second layer. ... You should opt for the white surface discs because they provide excellent color and fidelity, as well as clarity and sharpness of figures, graphics and text.

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 are available in different varieties like hand-held, hands-free, wearable, rugged, scan engines, laser and digital. ... Laser scanner: More expensive than LED scanners but are generally capable of longer maximum scanning distances.