Printing photos and documents on an ink jet printer costs money. The money is spent on keeping ink in the printer at all times. Ink is one of the most expensive consumables in the office or home, so it is no wonder when people are looking for ways to save on ink. There are numerous techniques for reducing your ink consumption and saving money. Below are 3 ways to make your Canon ink cartridges last longer.
Why do You Need to Print?
1 - If you are printing a document for the purpose of personal notes and reference, then you can save a lot of money by storing the electronic equivalent. File searching is such a quick process now-a-days that it can be just as quick and efficient to look up items on the computer.
So you need to print?
2 – If you do need to print, understand the purpose. If the print out will be for personal use, then you should stick to draft quality printouts. If you are printing out a piece for reference, then try to only print out only the passages and figures that you need. Printing more is just a waste. You should also utilize the print preview function in order to see exactly what will be printed and how it can be modified for printing efficiency.
You Can Not Settle for Draft Quality?
3 – This is the case when a print out is destined for a high resolution print, a photo, sales copy, presentations, etc. Even if it is the case that you are going to print out at the best print quality, you can save ink through the software. First, make sure that your drivers are the latest version. This will ensure the best ink usage. Then invest in a ink saving program. These modify the print job sent to the printer such that the ink is used more efficiently while retaining the quality of the print. These are steps that can be performed to make incremental increases in ink economy.
Combining these steps will increase the savings even more. There are other areas that can bolster the savings in ink, including keeping the hardware clean and in a proper environment. The real trick in saving ink is to not use it in excess. That one trick is the way to make your Canon ink last longer.
Thursday 29 January 2009
Tuesday 27 January 2009
Ways to Make Your HP Ink Last Longer
Today, printers are in every office and in just about every home and because of this ink cartridges are pretty important as without them there can be no printing. Printer ink cartridges are necessary so that the printer can take form and deliver visible and crisp documents.
Printers and ink cartridges are an important part of the commercial and personal computer use. The printer and the ink are relied on for a lot more than just standard sheets of printed documents but people now use them also for pamphlets, logos, print cards, stickers, and posters. Making these items rather than buying them is counterproductive if there is no efficient performance of printers and ink cartridges.
There is a huge market for printers and ink cartridges but the inkjet is likely the most common. Made from fairly durable plastic, the inkjet printer has chambers inside that houses the ink cartridges. It is very easy to find HP ink cartridges and inkjet cartridges of other leading brands like Canon and Lexmark. There are two types of ink cartridges, black and color.
It is very important that you are able to calculate the efficiency of your printer so that you are aware of how much ink it is using. An efficient printer utilizes ink from printer ink cartridges in the optimum possible manner. It prints maximum number of pages as long as there is ink in the inkjet cartridges. Printers that go through ink cartridges quickly are usually poor quality printers.
Although filling the ink cartridges or replacing them is not difficult, it can be expensive. One of the best ways to save on ink is to take printouts on a regular basis. This is particularly applicable for homes where you may not find the need to take print outs on a regular basis, unlike in offices.
Some ways that you can economise on your ink is by using draft print quality whenever possible. Your document will print at a lower resolution but that might not matter if you are printing reference material that you will likely throw away later. Choose black and white printing over color when possible. Printing high quality digital shots can use a lot of ink so think about outsourcing your photo printing to a local print center.
Reduce your inkjet or toner costs by economizing on ink when you can and keep your ink supplies ready for those occasions when high quality presentation counts.
Printers and ink cartridges are an important part of the commercial and personal computer use. The printer and the ink are relied on for a lot more than just standard sheets of printed documents but people now use them also for pamphlets, logos, print cards, stickers, and posters. Making these items rather than buying them is counterproductive if there is no efficient performance of printers and ink cartridges.
There is a huge market for printers and ink cartridges but the inkjet is likely the most common. Made from fairly durable plastic, the inkjet printer has chambers inside that houses the ink cartridges. It is very easy to find HP ink cartridges and inkjet cartridges of other leading brands like Canon and Lexmark. There are two types of ink cartridges, black and color.
It is very important that you are able to calculate the efficiency of your printer so that you are aware of how much ink it is using. An efficient printer utilizes ink from printer ink cartridges in the optimum possible manner. It prints maximum number of pages as long as there is ink in the inkjet cartridges. Printers that go through ink cartridges quickly are usually poor quality printers.
Although filling the ink cartridges or replacing them is not difficult, it can be expensive. One of the best ways to save on ink is to take printouts on a regular basis. This is particularly applicable for homes where you may not find the need to take print outs on a regular basis, unlike in offices.
Some ways that you can economise on your ink is by using draft print quality whenever possible. Your document will print at a lower resolution but that might not matter if you are printing reference material that you will likely throw away later. Choose black and white printing over color when possible. Printing high quality digital shots can use a lot of ink so think about outsourcing your photo printing to a local print center.
Reduce your inkjet or toner costs by economizing on ink when you can and keep your ink supplies ready for those occasions when high quality presentation counts.
Wednesday 7 January 2009
10 Tips for Getting the Most from Printing Photos on Your Home Printer
Printing photos from your home inkjet printer is fast becoming one of the most economical and time saving practices in photography today. However, when you see fuzzy, blurry, and grainy photos being printed from home, it turns you off to the idea of printing your memories from your home printer. There are numerous ways to create beautiful and lasting photographs right from your desk. The most important thing you need in order to print quality photos is a good quality picture. Bad, dark, or blurry photographs will print dark or blurry, and make your printing experience a bad one. If you follow these simple and quick tips to creating beautiful pictures, your memories will last you a lifetime.
Use a camera with good resolution: Make sure your camera has a good resolution (3 megapixels or higher produces great quality printed photographs.) Use the best resolution your camera has to ensure a large, clear image. Check your camera's owners manual to find out how to switch the resolution.
Get the lighting right: Make sure that the photos you want to print from home are done in good lighting with a decent contrast between the subject and the background. If an image is too dark, too bright, grainy, or has other flaws, the resulting photograph won't print at a high quality. Choose images that are clear and crisp for the best printing results.
Get a good photo printer: Printer quality has everything to do with photo quality. You won't get the same results from a regular inkjet printer as you will a photo printer. Most photo printers use higher quality ink and, in some cases, multiple colour ink cartridges. Choose a printer that can handle multiple page sizes (such as 8x10, 5x7 and 4x6) for best results. Most photo printers have various trays for different sized paper, which makes it easy to handle and can now print borderless images.
Stock up on inks: Make sure your printer has ink. Consult your printer's ink supply with the software that came with your printer before you start printing. Nothing produces bad printouts like running out of ink in the middle of a page. However, there are ways to make your ink last longer.
Invest in good quality printing ink: The best ink for your printer is ink made specifically by your printer brand. Each brand of ink offers different options. Some provide features such as waterproof, smudge resistant and fade resistant. These are especially useful for saving your photos for generations to come.
Don't forget good paper: Paper quality has a big impact on photo quality. Using special photo paper for your inkjet printer will yield higher quality, glossy, professional looking printed photographs. This is not to say that you need to pick up the top-of-the-line, most expensive photo paper, most mid-grade glossy photo paper will produce the same results. Try to find a mid-grade paper that offers smudge and/or water protection and is archival safe (especially important for scrapbookers). Keep in mind your impact on the environment though and reduce paper waste where possible by printing at lower quality on tests etc.
Choose a higher DPI setting: When printing, use higher print DPI (dots per square inch) to produce clearer images. The higher the DPI the more ink dots your printer will put on the paper per square inch. Most modern printers print higher than 600x600 dpi. Consult your printers owners manual on how to set the DPI for your specific printer brand.
Tweak lighting and contrast If you have a photograph that has turned out dark, you should be able to adjust the brightness and contrast in the printing software that came with your printer. Most printers come bundled with photo editing software or have on-screen adjustment settings at the time of print. Again, consult with the software that came with your printer for more information.
Always print test prints: This will ensure that your image does not print too dark or too light.
Don't rush to put your pictures away: Unlike professional printers, the ink from your inkjet should dry 12 to 24 hours before placing them in an album or frame. Rushing to put your photos away could result in the ink sticking to the plastic of the album or glass on the frame.
Use a camera with good resolution: Make sure your camera has a good resolution (3 megapixels or higher produces great quality printed photographs.) Use the best resolution your camera has to ensure a large, clear image. Check your camera's owners manual to find out how to switch the resolution.
Get the lighting right: Make sure that the photos you want to print from home are done in good lighting with a decent contrast between the subject and the background. If an image is too dark, too bright, grainy, or has other flaws, the resulting photograph won't print at a high quality. Choose images that are clear and crisp for the best printing results.
Get a good photo printer: Printer quality has everything to do with photo quality. You won't get the same results from a regular inkjet printer as you will a photo printer. Most photo printers use higher quality ink and, in some cases, multiple colour ink cartridges. Choose a printer that can handle multiple page sizes (such as 8x10, 5x7 and 4x6) for best results. Most photo printers have various trays for different sized paper, which makes it easy to handle and can now print borderless images.
Stock up on inks: Make sure your printer has ink. Consult your printer's ink supply with the software that came with your printer before you start printing. Nothing produces bad printouts like running out of ink in the middle of a page. However, there are ways to make your ink last longer.
Invest in good quality printing ink: The best ink for your printer is ink made specifically by your printer brand. Each brand of ink offers different options. Some provide features such as waterproof, smudge resistant and fade resistant. These are especially useful for saving your photos for generations to come.
Don't forget good paper: Paper quality has a big impact on photo quality. Using special photo paper for your inkjet printer will yield higher quality, glossy, professional looking printed photographs. This is not to say that you need to pick up the top-of-the-line, most expensive photo paper, most mid-grade glossy photo paper will produce the same results. Try to find a mid-grade paper that offers smudge and/or water protection and is archival safe (especially important for scrapbookers). Keep in mind your impact on the environment though and reduce paper waste where possible by printing at lower quality on tests etc.
Choose a higher DPI setting: When printing, use higher print DPI (dots per square inch) to produce clearer images. The higher the DPI the more ink dots your printer will put on the paper per square inch. Most modern printers print higher than 600x600 dpi. Consult your printers owners manual on how to set the DPI for your specific printer brand.
Tweak lighting and contrast If you have a photograph that has turned out dark, you should be able to adjust the brightness and contrast in the printing software that came with your printer. Most printers come bundled with photo editing software or have on-screen adjustment settings at the time of print. Again, consult with the software that came with your printer for more information.
Always print test prints: This will ensure that your image does not print too dark or too light.
Don't rush to put your pictures away: Unlike professional printers, the ink from your inkjet should dry 12 to 24 hours before placing them in an album or frame. Rushing to put your photos away could result in the ink sticking to the plastic of the album or glass on the frame.
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