Why It's Important To Use High Quality Printer Ink by Frank Bolsom
Any printer manufacturer will tell you that you should only use their ink - and many give dire warnings about the evils of generic ink or recycled cartridges. But is this just a way for them to convince you to buy their cartridges, or does it really make a difference? ... The printer is designed to work properly with a certain formula of ink, and the paper made by the printer companies is made to give the best results with their ink. ... Inkjet printers work by spraying very small drops of ink onto the paper.

How To Choose A Printer That Will Do The Job For You by Gregg Hall
These days, the printer has evolved to a very noticeable extent. Printers started with the dot matrix type that was very hard to use. Dot matrix printers are the ones that print very loudly and it is difficult to feed the paper into them. Now, laser printers and inkjet printers have replaced dot... To be able to select the perfect printer for your needs, you should first determine where the printer would be used. ... Printers that have photo lab quality are essential if you are looking for a printer that can print high-resolution images in photo paper.

Resolution & Speed of Laser and Inkjet Printers by Christy Berger
You've decided to buy a laser or inkjet printer but do not know how much resolution typical laser or inkjet printers have and how much is really necessary for you. Here's some information that will help you find out before buying your inkjet or laser printer. ... The speed of a laser printer or inkjet printer is measured by the ppm (pages per minute); the number of pages a laser or inkjet printer can produce in one minute. ... Resolution is measured by the dpi (dots per inch) which indicates the maximum number of dots that the laser or inkjet printer can print in a square inch.

Inside Your Inkjet Printer: How Does it Work? by Bob Stephens
Have you ever wondered how your inkjet printer works? How does the ink get from the inkjet cartridge to the paper? Why is the print quality is so clear? Why the printing is so quiet? Generally, all that most people know is that there's some movement and a faint high pitched sound when it's... The Epson Stylus 800 was the first printer to use the multi-layer actuator printhead (the printhead is the part of the printer that holds numerous tiny nozzles that actually squirts the ink onto paper).

Important Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your Digital Photo Printer by Christy Berger
In this article we are going to talk about important terminology and aspects of buying a digital photo printer. When you are shopping you are exposed all these different numbers and features of photo printers, so hopefully this article can help you a little bit in your search. ... Please keep in mind that most photo printers do not come with a printer cable that connects the printer to the computer so remember to include printer cable cost in your budget; their prices range from $5 to $25. ... Digital Photo Printer Prices Current inkjet photo printer models cost anywhere from $50 to $400.

Which Paper is Right for Your Printer? by Bobby Hudson
Get better-quality printouts with the right paper! Printer paper stores offer a wide range of paper types to select from, which is often quite confusing. For better-quality printouts, it is always advisable to buy coated or specialty paper, like Photo Paper (Glossy or Matte), Coated Paper... Specialty paper for your inkjet, photo printers, and multifunction devices could cost around 10 cents to $2 per letter-size sheet. ... Best for framing non-glare images, printing craft projects, newsletters and signage All Purpose Papers - Made to meet your daily business and personal inkjet printing...

How Does Your Printer Work? by John Sollars
Impact printers, as the very name implies means that the printing mechanism touches the paper for creating an image. Impact printers were used in early 70s and 80s. In Dot Matrix printers a series of small pins is used to strike on a ribbon coated with ink to transfer the image on the paper. ... How an Inkjet printer works The print head in this printer scans the page horizontally back and forth and another motor assembly rolls the paper vertically in strips and thus a strip is printed at a time.

How To Buy A Photo Printer Guide – Photo Printer Types by Christy Berger
Digital photography has advanced a great deal recently and has become the preferred method for most photography lovers. The number of people who print their own pictures with photo printers is increasing day by day. If you want to start taking and printing your own digital photographs at home or... If the only choice the printer offers is 4 x 6 inches and you want credit card -size prints, for example, you'll either have to print two or three photos on the same sheet or waste some photo paper which may be very costly for you in the long term.

Ink Cartridges - A Humble Beginning by Martin Smith
Computers and their accompanying printers were huge years ago. In the past toner reservoirs and toner cartridges were used instead of ink cartridges like those used now. It was difficult to fill a toner cartridge and it was very messy. Toner cartridges were an improvement. ... When using an inkjet printer, it is best to use paper specifically designed for its use. ... Printers used to be costly because the print heads that would imprint the image on the paper was within the printer. ... You may want to leave your documents alone to dry for awhile depending on the paper you use and your...

Top Tips For Printer Shopping by Carla Weaffer
There are a great number of inkjet printer options for consumers looking to purchase a new printer or those that are considering replacing the ones that they currently own. The following are some things you should keep in mind whilst deciding which printer to buy. ... The cost of replacement printer ink cartridges produced by the manufacturer can be many times more than the printer itself so compatible printer inks can be a huge money saver. ... An important issue to consider while shopping for a new printer is: Are there compatible printer ink cartridges and refill kits available to use...