Mini-centronics: Hewlett Packer Users Beware by Nathan Kartchner
As computer manufacturers begin to phase out old standards (e.g. IEEE 1284, RS-232), there is an increasingly large base of computer users who want to use their old Hewlett-Packer parallel printer with newer USB-only laptop and desktop systems. They purchase a USB to Parallel adapter, only to... However, manufacturers of these adapters went with the most popular printer connector: CEN-36 or centronics, which is considerably larger in size, although comparable in capability to the mini-centronics connection.

Cut Your Printer Ink Costs In Half With These 3 Ink-Saving Printing Strategies by Jennifer L. Wilson
Printer Ink expenses are an essential factor to consider when running a home based business or just running an ordinary busy household for that matter. The amount you have to spend on printer ink can sum up to a small fortune if you’re not careful. You may have gotten a great deal on your new... Replacing HP printer ink can become very costly over time, and Canon printer ink refills can be hard to find at times, so finding cheap printer ink and inexpensive ink jet refills is an absolute must. ... One of the best ways to reduce printer ink, is to use the ‘Draft Quality’ setting on your...

How To Buy A Printer by Gregg Hall
A Lot of people tend to just go cheap when buying a printer, but in the long run it can end up costing you more. Even though Ink jet printers might be inexpensive up front the cost of replacement ink can drive up the overall cost over the time of ownership. ... Color laser printer toner cartridges are the most expensive consumable you can buy for a printer, but their yield is so much higher than an ink jet cartridge that, in the long run, color laser toner is less expensive on a per page basis. ... If you need to print a lot of text and high-quality graphics, buying a good photo ink jet...

Printers and Ink Cartridges Guzzle, Guzzle, Guzzle by Linda Meckler
Why are ink cartridges so expensive? Do you print less and try to save your ink? Is there another alternative other than to purchase ink cartridges brand new? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on. The last time I had to replace my 4 ink cartridges I felt I was gassing up my car. ... I use my printer probably more than most people. ... Why is it so expensive to replace ink cartridges from our printer? ... What do you think about this situation? ... I was told that laser printers which are more expensive to purchase - the ink lasts longer but the cartridges are expensive.

Cheap Ink Cartridge by Kevin Lynch
A cheap ink cartridge is sometimes the only way that people can afford to keep all of their printers ready for use. Internet email addresses are constantly loaded with a number of offers from various online merchants, but one such email that a consumer might not want to ignore is any one that... Some printer cartridges that are advertised as cheap will be generic or something that is known as a universal printer cartridge ink kit. ... Buying a cheap ink cartridge is the perfect opportunity to have quality ink for your printer while enjoying savings that can be quite significant on a...

Common Printer Ink Questions Answered by Oliver Turner
What are the options available for refilling my printer? There are mainly two ways you can refill your printer – with printer cartridges or with ink refill kits. There are OEM cartridges, remanufactured or recycled cartridges and compatible cartridges. ... Printer cartridges come with printer heads and once these heads wear out, the cartridge needs to be changed. ... Printer inks are very expensive and the best way to save money on printer ink is to use it economically. ... How to save printer ink?

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...

Printer Ink by Ross Bainbridge
There are as many varieties of printer ink as there are manufacturers. There is no standardization in the composition of printer ink. All manufacturers of popular brands of printers develop their own variety of printer ink, which works well only with their products. ... Manufacturers of branded printer ink claim that while prints created from a branded product last for a number of years, prints from third-party printer ink hardly last for a year. ... Third-party printer ink is cheaper than the branded product, and a few produce good quality prints on par with the branded product.

Incorporating Inkjet Cartridge Recycling and Reusing Into Your Business by Christy Berger
Just about everybody uses a printer these days. Whether it is for your small business, corporation or home office, printers are a necessity of life. However, with the rise of printer use, so goes the rise of printer cartridge use. However, this is dangerous for the planet. ... When you reuse inkjet cartridges, you will send in the empty cartridge to a reuse center—sometimes the printer ink manufacturer—and they will restore the printer cartridge to working order. ... Did you know printer ink contains hazardous waste?

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... However, if you want to frame and display your photos or perhaps hang them on the wall in your home, you'll need further consideration in choosing the right photo printer. ... If the only choice the printer offers is 4 x 6 inches and you want credit card -size prints, for example, you'll either...