Color Copiers by Kristy Annely
Color copiers are digital, and function like a computer scanner attached to a laser printer. After scanning the original, the copier subsequently transfers the information to a charged image drum via laser. Prior to being transferred to paper, the color toner adheres to the charged areas of the... As is the case with a laser printer, the final step is to heat the toner on the page to fuse a permanent image. ... Moreover, if your copier is set up as a network printer, you can do much more complex image manipulations using standard image editing software at your computer, and then simply...

Finding A Bar Code Printer For You by Christopher Luck
For years, I used handmade price tags in my small business. This was not only time consuming in terms of creating the price tags, it also made it difficult to keep track of my inventory. Bar code printing, in any business, can bar code printing reduce costs, improve data management and... Buying a dedicated bar code printer is a good idea, in any case. ... Because accuracy is essential in the business of bar coding, a good printer is essential. ... Once you've gotten that far, you will also need a printer that can handle printing bar codes.

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. ... Then, in 1984, the first laser printer that used toner cartridges came into being. ... The laser printer caused powder from the toner to fuse onto the paper & the output was much clearer and much more professional in appearance.

Understanding How An Inkjet Printer Works by Rich Martin
Computer printers are great when they work correctly, but when they do not work as they should, they can become a real source of frustration. If you know how an inkjet printer works, then you are likely to have fewer problems with it and you are more likely to be able to make simple repairs to... For the average computer printer owner, these are the only maintenance tasks they will need to carry out during the life of the printer. ... The only hardware that you will actually need to install in the inkjet printer is a power cord to an electrical socket, a cord from the printer to your...

Printers - A Practical Buyers Guide by Iggy Quazi
Buying a printer can be a complicated business, there are more shapes, sizes and types of printers available to the home and small business user than ever before. Printers have also become specialised for their intended purpose. It is no longer a case of "a printer is a printer". ... Laser Printers Laser printers work in a similar way to photocopiers, except they use a laser instead of a bright light to scan with. ... These figures cannot be taken hard and fast due to the many variables involved, but it is generally accepted that the cost per print of a laser printer is cheaper than that...

Guide to Buying a New printer by Andrew Gates
One of the more perplexing decisions when faced with choosing a new printer is which print technology is going to suit you best. At the moment there are two main printing systems: the laser technology, using toner cartridges and a transfer drum assembly; and ink jets using ink tank cartridges... Use Myshopping.com.au to search for a printer based on a given price range and compare the features. ... Just as you replace the toner cartridges in the laser system, you replace ink tanks when they're depleted in an ink jet printer.

A Dozen Ways (Plus One) to Save on Toner and Toner Cartridges by Larry Andrew
There is no question that toner is the most expensive part of owning a laser printer. Statistics show that the average laser printer life span is approximately five years. Over that five-year period, you will pay seven times as much for toner and toner cartridges as you paid for your laser printer. ... They are manufactured to the exact OEM specifications of your laser printer. ... Third party printer companies produce remanufactured toner cartridges. ... If your printer lasts more than five years, you will pay even more.

Color Inkjets by Richard Romando
Color inkjets are perfect for small companies or private parties. Color printers have enabled computer-users to engender and turn out color documents in artistic and vibrant ways. Coupled with either desktop publishing software or a graphics program, color printers can make eye-catching outputs... Branded inkjet cartridges are expensive compared to laser cartridges but a growing number of thrifty consumers resort to compatible off-brand inkjet cartridges. ... Inkjet, laser, solid ink, thermal wax, and dye sublimation are the five types of color printers available today.

Inkjet Printers in the Office - Print Quality Characteristics to Look For by Jimi St. Pierre
Although laser printing technology today offers printer speeds in exceeds of 50 pages per minute on general office printers, inkjet printers are now commonplace in small business and home user environments. With improvements in inkjet print speeds, the days are long gone when laser was... Individual printer products differ widely in their control of so called ink splatter . ... For example where a damaged print head which is part of the machine will almost inevitably mean a replacement of the printer itself; but on the other hand the disposable head route will increase the cost of...

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... When buying a printer, it really does make a lot of sense to compare the prices of replacement cartridges before you buy the printer. ... 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.