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. ... PPI is important because it affects print quality and even the way an image displays on a screen. ... A 20 PPI will not print well, no matter what software and hardware is used. ... The result would be jagged edges and pixels showing in the print.

Printers-A Dilemma by George W. Cannata
My recent article did not flatter computer manufacturers nor will this one. I’m a capitalist, and believe in free enterprise but I think the business philosophy of the printer manufacturers has been outrageous and certainly not consumer friendly. The cost of ink is horrendous. ... The reason for this is the print head is built into the machine, not into the cartridge, so they not only are less expensive but if you get in to refilling, which I don’t recommend, it’s easier to do. ... Besides the usual run of the mill printing I often print manuals and instructions that I can read somewhere...

Choosing A Multifunction Printer by Frank Bolsom
Multifunction printers have become extremely popular over the last several years. These printers generally include copying and scanning functions, as well as sending and receiving faxes in some cases. Some of the newer models also include photo printing capabilities, with digital memory card... You can get standalone printers that will print at higher resolutions or on larger paper than most multifunction units. ... First, if you're planning to use it as a photocopier, it's going to cost you considerably more than having copies made at your local print shop.

To Certify Or Not To Certify… by Cheryl McNeil
To Certify or Not to Certify…That is the ultimate question, isn’t it? Does a printed Certificate at the end of an ELearning Module really mean the learner has proven competence in the taught subject area? While reviewing white papers and articles for additional points of view it seemed to me... The learner then copies this screen using the Print Screen button, and pastes it into an email, then sends it to their manager, before exiting the module. ... If someone is learning to type, you give them a typing test…If someone is learning how to work a machine, shouldn’t the user be tested on...

Scan/Print/Copy Machines: Do They Live Up to the Hype? by Martin Coleman
Think Small. Think Cheaper. That's the way the industry seems to be heading these days. Laptops are outselling desktops in some places. Those who can afford them are buying Palm Pilots. Zip drives are nearly all but forgotten. CDs and CD writers are now as common as floppies were in a previous... You'll soon have an answering machine and an LCD screen by which to control the whole thing. ... You get a printer for about AU$70, a scanner for $90-$120, or get a cheap MFC for $90-$140 in which you get the scanner, you get the printer, you get a copier and in some cases a fax machine and/or a...

Choosing a PCB Printing Solution by Chuck Raymond
The electronics Printed Circuit Board industry is evolving as new production technologies become available at low cost. Direct digital printing is making inroads into the traditional photolithography and screen printing processes that have been used to manufacture PCB for the last twenty years. ... High volume PCB fabricators use screen printing with thermally cured ink to print the legends that cover each side of the board. ... At this time digital printing can not print the whole side of a board at a price that competes with screen printing.

Moving to a New PC by Meryl K. Evans
Getting a new PC is exciting and a pain. It's exciting because you get a faster processor, more storage and all the latest stuff even though it's outdated as soon as it hits your desk. The pain comes with re-installing all of your programs, re-customizing your preferences for programs,... Used Belarc Advisor to create a print out of what's loaded on the machine. ... If you use the Office toolbar (typically on the side or top of the screen), add the programs and folders back in based on the screen shot you took earlier.

How To Properly Remanufacture Your Lexmark 10N0026 Inkjet Printer Cartridges In Just 11 Easy Steps by Joseph Mercado
How many people know that the cost of Lexmark's ink cartridges can put a dent in your pocket if you're the owner of one or more Lexmark printer inkjet machines. Here are you Step-by-Step “How-to-Remanufacture Your Lexmark 10N0026” Instructions: Let’s get straight to the point, no beating... First, you will need the necessary Tools & Supplies Required: Tools & Supplies Required: •Electrical Circuit Tester (tool) •Flush Cleaning Machine (tool) •Bin for soaking (tool) •Nozzle-Sealing machine •Centrifuge (tool) •Printer Tester or OEM Printer (tool) •Ultrasonic Welder or Hot Glue Gun...

POS Hardware by Steve Valentino
Technology can be very confusing for a buyer, especially when there a hundreds of products to choose from and it is necessary to decide which will suit his or her needs. Knowing some basics about point of sale (POS) requirements will simplify things to a large extent. ... These are aimed at time-effective and error-free sales transactions, where every activity is machine driven and manual input is minimal. ... Monitors and touch-screen displays are used as both input and output devices depending on the individual needs of a vendor.

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... For laser printers, a more accurate way of measuring actual print speed is to time just how long it takes from the minute you hit “Print” — to the time that it takes the printer to warm up, spool the job into the print queue, and for the printed output to finally come out.