Printer Cartridge Recycling Business by Randy Wilson
This is the time to get into Printer Cartridge Recycling . Offices and homes all over the world have printers attached to their computers. Thousands of sheets of paper and countless printer cartridges get used everyday. The demand for print cartridge refills or remanufactured printer cartridges... The quality of these remanufactured cartridges is often as good as a brand new cartridge and the cost is dramatically lowered. ... Because of the high cost of new cartridges, both for inkjet cartridges and toner cartridges, remanufactured cartridges have become increasingly popular.

Can I Use My Old Ink With My New Printer? by Barry Shultz
The quick answer is...yes and no. Consider this. How many printer models do you think there are out there right now? 1000? 2000? Who knows. But one thing I do know is nobody is going to spend the time testing the wrong inks in the wrong cartridges all day long to see if it works. ... Epson uses Piezoelectric, Canon uses Bubblejet and HP and Lexmark use thermal inkjet technology. ... Without getting technical, there are basically three different technologies for inkjet printers. ... Pigmented ink particles are much larger than dye based particles so using a pigmented ink in a cartridge...

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... When you purchase a new inkjet printer, it will come with a disc that you will need to install the software onto your computer. ... Some brands have one ink cartridge for black and one for all other colors; some printers have only one cartridge that contains all colors, including black.

How To Clear A Stubborn Inkjet Printer Clog by Eli Fry
Do you own an inkjet printer? Has the printhead ever clogged up on you, creating streaks or missing colors from your printing? Clogs can be incredibly frustrating. Normally when you find out you have a clogged printhead, it's because you're right in the middle of printing something important. ... So, if your printhead is located on the inkjet cartridge itself, you'll want to soak the printhead in the 50/50 solution for an hour or two. ... The printhead is the mechanism of your printer (or inkjet cartridge), where the ink actually comes out.

Getting the Most Out of Your Photo Printer – For Less! by John Sollars
As many photo-printer owners would know, paper and ink costs can quickly exceed the cost of the printer. These six tips will help you get the most out of your photo-printer without leaving a hole in your pocket. Raise the Resolution: Any digital camera that is less than three years old can... You're in a good position if you have a new camera as most new models offer from 4 to 8.1 megapixels. ... Use water merely as a solvent, and clean just the cartridge itself, never the print head or the nozzle plate.

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... Because the ink used in most inkjet cartridges and ink tanks is water-soluble, care must be taken with inkjet-printed documents to avoid even the smallest drop of water, which can cause severe "blurring" or "running." Besides the well known small inkjet printers for home and office, there is a market...

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... Inkjets with a single cartridge for the colored inks will incur higher replacement costs because the cartridge must be replaced as soon as one color runs out — even if the cartridge still contains plenty of ink for the other colors.

Digital Printing vs. the Traditional Method in Photography by John Sollars
Over the past years, technology has been continuously evolving and it has brought about improved graphics, artworks and printing. Newer breakthroughs in technology have also made printing affordable and easy to use. For photographers too, printing has been made very easy and consultative. ... Critics have questioned if inkjet prints can endure the exposure longer and maintain their quality. ... In case you’re wondering about when the debate of digital printing over traditional was sparked off, it started with doubts over the long-lasting effect of inkjet prints over emulsion printouts.