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. ... So print speed of a typical inkjet printer may vary between 1 to 28 ppm for black text and 1 to 20 ppm for color photo or graphics.

3 Options For Cheap Ink Cartridges by Frank Bolsom
Your printer ink cartridges play as big a part in the final quality of your print as the paper that you use. If you use cheap paper, your print quality will suffer and in many cases the same is true of using cheap ink cartridges. This isn't always the case, however. ... Generic Brand Cartridges Generic cartridges are not as common as the other two options, mainly because many printer companies have patents on their ink cartridges so no other companies can duplicate them. ... It'll depend on what brand and model of printer you have, but many of the newer printers are difficult to refill.

PPI and DPI: What it Means to Giclee Printing and Other Reproduction Methods by Fabio Braghi
We often receive calls and messages regarding what resolution is needed to print images. While high fidelity professional inkjet printers can render a DPI (Dots per Inch) of 1440 to 2880, this is not how a file should be prepared. Let's take an example. ... The confuision comes as of why it is sufficient to have a file at 150 PPI when the printer is imaging at 1440 DPI. ... Generally speaking, textured materials such as canvas or watercolor paper will print well at a lower resolution. ... DPI on the other hand refers to the printer resolution.

The History of Printer Ink Cartridges by Keith Kingston
With the introduction of the inkjet printer and printer ink cartridge in 1984, the task of printing your documents and changing printer ink cartridges became more convenient, reliable and cleaner than the previous methods of changing ribbons or inserting a toner cartridge.  Prior to 1984, the... The quality is excellent, thanks to the development of printer ink cartridges.  It is possible to print on many different sizes and types of paper, fabric, film, etc.  These printers are used in businesses, in schools and the homes of millions of people worldwide.  Each printer uses a specific...

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. ... Not only does Duplexing conserve on paper, but it is better for the environment as well.

Working With An Ink Jet Printer by Michelle Bery
The home computer has, over the years, become a veritable staple in homes across the world; an indispensable means with which to work, learn, shop, communicate, and entertain ourselves. And along with the computer comes a plethora of accoutrements designed to work in tandem with this great... But often, printer owners choose from any variety of ink jet printer; the use of which sparks an assortment of personal experiences. ... The popularity of the ink jet printer is also often associated with its size, simplicity of set-up, and its quiet operation.

Disturbing Facts About Expensive Printer Ink Examined by Robert W Miller
The truth of this article will knock your socks off. Everyone knows that printer ink is expensive, but few recognize just how expensive it actually is. Printer ink is one of the most expensive things that you'll run into when operating an office and it requires frequent replacement. ... Before you buy printer ink, it is important to know which type of printer ink is needed for your printer. ... Printer ink is a liquid that is applied to paper by pressure in the form of small droplets. ... Ideally, one should be well stocked with printer ink and paper before you print your document.

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... Photo printers can be in the form of photo inkjets — which can print both photos and text; snapshot photo printers — for outputting small 4x6-inch prints; or professional photo printers — for large, tabloid-size photos and often including network connections to enable printer sharing.

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. ... Throughout printer manufacturer’s defense, they claim to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into developing inks that work with an individual...

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... The printer driver provides the software interface to your printer, offering you on-screen control over copies, page size, orientation, resolution, text smoothing and paper thickness and type. ... Other things you might consider How paper travels through a printer can affect your whole printer...