How to Choose Computer Peripherals by Alex Fir
When buying a computer you must consider not only the quality of the internal components, but also the external ones that make the entire multimedia experience possible. Computer peripherals, from printers to web cams, are an important part of our lives and activities, if not the most important... If however we want a home printer mostly to get copies of our digital photos then considering a color printer is a must and maybe we should think about making it a laser one. ... For example if it is meant to be an office printer and it will be mostly used to print out contracts and objectives,...

What You Should Know About Original VS Remanufactured Inkjet Cartridges by Joseph Mercado
Let’s face it; words aren’t cheap, especially when they are being printed from an ink jet printer. If a picture is worth a thousands words, well, time to get out your wallet. Printer makers may sell their hardware for a pittance, but anyone who’s had to refill an ink jet printer knows that the... An OEM (original equipment manufacturer) black cartridge for a $100 Epson C80 color printer costs $32.99, a third of the price of the actual printer. ... This allows the consumer to enjoy the quality of the printouts, without having to be concerned about losing its color behind glass or even in a...

Inkjet Jargon Explained by Niall Roche
With all the technical terms out there, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with inkjet jargon. Unfortunately, understanding the differences between the various terminologies is a must in todays advanced technological age. Below are a few of the more commonly used inkjet jargon... The term inkjet printer has been around for awhile, but if you’re not computer savvy you might not know the difference between an inkjet printer and dot matrix printer. ... This term refers to the type of connection the printer is able to obtain from the computer.

Epson Yesterday and Today by John Sollars
Epson started as watch making company Seiko Epson Corporation, Japan. Epson was established in 1961 to manufacture precision parts for Seiko watches, back then it was called Shinsu Precision Manufacturing Company. Epson’s first foray into the printing and imaging business was the Olympics of... 8-Color Ink System * High Density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut * Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints * High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation Technology for reduced gloss differential * Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin...

Color Label Prints by Jimmy Sturo
Color label printers are one of the latest and most popular advancements in label printing. Today, businesses are using labels to advertise their brand name. Labels can contain photos, graphics, colorful text, illustrations and attractively placed barcodes. ... Color label printers make logistics management easier as the labels can be color-coded or designed to suit a particular product. ... Color label printers not only make labels more attractive but also come with several options like: multiple print resolutions, compatibility with Windows or Mac software, ability to read different...

Printer Buying Guide by Jeffrey Lawrence
Printers are essential peripherals, performing a critical role as they render electronic information into tangible records or material output. You’re simply not using your computer to its fullest potential if you are unable to print reports, presentations, letters, photos, or whatever it is you... These printers are ideal for printing black-and-white text and simple graphics, so you may need to get a separate inkjet or photo printer in order to print color photos – unless you wish to invest in the more expensive color lasers that can print both black-and-white and color documents.

Scanning Made Easy? by Blur Loterina
When you scan an image, does it look more like a duplicate made by a photocopier? Does enlarging your image give you headache because you always get a sort of colored boxes, instead? A scanner is just like a photocopier. The only difference is that, a copier creates a copy to a paper while a... Pixel, from the words “picture element”, is the basic unit of programmable color in a computer image. ... The resolution is measured by the number of dots per inch (dpi), which is equal to the numbers of squares of color in an inch.

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. ... Today, ink printers using inks are so affordable that every computer owner can afford to own their own printer that is capable of using photo quality inks or for less expensive printing, inks that are remanufactured or "generic" or non-original manufacture.

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... More recently, a few photo printers began shipping with light cyan and light magenta for improved color transitions; Canon’s S820, for example uses six individual cartridges to deliver all 6 color schemes.

Canon Pixma Inside Out – the iP4200 Photo Printer by John Sollars
So you might have already heard about the new Canon Pixma iP4200 that’s doing the rounds in the computer hardware industry nowadays. Everybody is reviewing it, including us. Canon has been keeping mum over the longest-lasting-photo-prints debate for sometime now. ... Apart from five inks, the photo printer offers the advantage of two paper inputs: a standard paper feed tray in the rear and a second paper tray that slides into the front bottom. ... If you continue, your printer warranty will be void.” You are prompted to press OK, and after doing so, the low ink warning facility on the...