Buying a new printer is a task many people will need to undergo, but there’s more to choosing the right printer than brand reputation and cost. Your selection should be based on fact rather than supposition; it should be based on demonstrated value and quality, not mere reputation. To help you make the right choice, this article will lay out the basic features of the two types of printers, give you a number of technical specifications, and provide a few helpful contrasts to help you make an informed decision with confidence.

A chill is in the air… Fall is here! It’s time to start your fall cleaning. Once you’ve finished dusting, vacuuming, and organizing your abode, you should clean your entire printer. A well-cleaned printer results in its optimal functioning and extends its life. Don’t be overwhelmed—the printer cleaning process isn’t difficult or time-consuming. Read on for our step-by-step instructions on cleaning both inkjet and laser printers. Clean Your Inkjet or Laser Printer Using These Step-by-Step Instructions Cleaning an Inkjet Printer Make sure your inkjet printer is unplugged before starting the first three steps.

If you have an inkjet printer, there are several fun, inexpensive ways to spice up your Halloween this year. You can craft tattoos, signs, and more using your printer and just a few extras. Create Halloween Tattoos Have you ever tried using your printer to create Halloween tattoos? Temporary tattoos are easy to make with your printer. You just need an inkjet printer, color or black ink cartridges, decal paper, and downloadable clip art.

You may already know all the myths about the quality of remanufactured printer cartridges versus original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ink cartridges. But let’s dig a little deeper on some of the misunderstandings surrounding how these cartridges are actually produced. What’s an OEM Cartridge? OEM ink cartridges are manufactured by the same company that makes your printer. For example, if you have an HP printer, then the OEM cartridge would originate from HP as well.

Did you know, you can print on fabric using your very own inkjet printer at home? You can add quirky designs to a bag, put a funny personalized message on your t-shirt, monogram your pillow case, create a craft project with your kids for school – the possibilities are so many! Let’s look at how you can print on fabrics such as cotton and silk right at home, using an inkjet printer.

Printers themselves tend to be reasonably priced, it is the recurring cost of ink and toner cartridges that tend to burn a hole in the pocket. The printer could cost something in the region of $50 but buying the cartridge could actually cost you more! This is a clever thing that printer manufacturers do; they price the printer low, knowing that by doing so the printer is an easy purchase. But, this also makes the buyer commit to future cartridge purchases.

We have all been there, we are in the middle of printing out something important when all of the sudden there is a paper jam. I think we can all agree that paper jams are the worst. The good news is that paper jams can be avoided. Most paper jams are either caused by lack of machine maintenance or poor use and storage of paper. Paper Precautions If you work in an office setting chances are you order printer paper in bulk.

Image found at: lifehacker.com With everything being processed electronically these days applying for jobs requires a simple email, an attached resume and the click of the send button. Since you are sending your resume to a potential employer through the inner workings of the Internet there is no longer a reason to actually print out your resume, right? Wrong. Below we have compiled three reasons on why you still need to print out your resume and why just submitting a digital copy isn’t enough.

**| |** | ———————————————————————————————————— | | Image found at howardgardnerschool.com | If your current printer has stopped functioning properly and is causing you frustration then it is time to invest in a new one. While it might seem easier just to toss the old printer out for garbage collection, there are better options. At CompandSave we encourage recycling. We have shared numerous articles about how to recycle your ink cartridges but did you know you can also recycle your printer?

Playing a card game is a fun social activity to do with others and is also a great way to exercise your mind. There are a multitude of traditional card games available to play–but why not use your imagination and create your own? This is a great chance to make up your own rules as well as use your creativity to design your own set of playing cards. Basic things you will need:

Photo from: www.treehousestickers.com Company branding is very important when it comes to creating a successful business. There are several traditional ways to go about creating a noticeable brand such as business cards, newsletters, advertisements or a well designed website. However, there are also some non-traditional tactics that prove to be successful as well. If you are looking to go the extra mile and do something creative to get attention for your brand, consider designing and printing your own company stickers.

Photo provided by allthingsaugusta.com Comp and Save would like to officially announce the relocation of our company. Previously we resided in Portland, OR and have now moved to San Francisco, CA area. While leaving Portland was hard for us after being located there since our start, we felt it was time to make the move to California. We want to assure our faithful customers as well as our new customers that this move will not affect the quality of service you will receive from us.

Summer vacation from school is well underway. Keeping your kids occupied all summer can be a daunting task–especially on rainy days when going outside isn’t an option. Instead of popping in a movie, turn on your household printer! There are a ton of crafts you can do using your printer that will keep your kids busy and encourage creativity. We have put together a list of our favorites to get you started.

Everyone knows that printing in black and white saves you big bucks. However, not printing in color could be hurting your company’s income. Design Follow recently published an article featuring infographics explaining why printing in color is so important to businesses and why it should not be eliminated when trying to cut cost. According to their research, businesses that print in color produce documents of a higher quality and in return, the business is viewed as more successful.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! It is important to let your mother or grandmother know how much you appreciate them. If you are still searching for the perfect way to do so–don’t worry, we have you covered. Below is a list of our favorite DIY projects that you can create using your home printer! Find the project you want to create and click the link for detailed instructions. Each project is easy to create and will make a great gift for your mother.

Image found at: www.computershopper.com Purchasing ink is not a cheap investment. One of the best ways to save is by using remanufactured or compatible third party products through sites like CompAndSave.com. In addition, there are a few simple and easy things you can do at home to cut down on the amount of ink being used, resulting in saving money. From adjusting your printer settings to taking another look at your designs, the tips below will help you extend the life of your ink cartridges.

Let’s face it: buying a new printer can be confusing. Different printers serve different needs and fit different budgets. We decided to go all-out and pit the two main methods of printing against each other. Two will enter the PrintDome…But only one will emerge victorious! In This Corner…Laser Printers! Laser printers are “electrostatic,” meaning they use a laser beam to projects text and/or images onto a page. An internal rotating drum attracts toner particles to the page, which are then fused into place with heat.