Generic Printer Ink Cartridges » Generic Printer Ink Cartridges http://www.genericprinterink.com Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:26:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Want to Save Money? Change Your Font http://www.genericprinterink.com/2010/05/want-to-save-money-change-your-font.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2010/05/want-to-save-money-change-your-font.html#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 12:25:16 +0000 Generic Printer Ink http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=57 MILWAUKEE – Here’s a way you might save $20 this year: Change the font in the documents you print.

Because different fonts require different amounts of ink to print, you could be buying new printer ink cartridges less often if you wrote in, say, Century Gothic rather than Arial. Schools and businesses could save thousands of [...]]]> MILWAUKEE – Here’s a way you might save $20 this year: Change the font in the documents you print.

Because different fonts require different amounts of ink to print, you could be buying new printer ink cartridges less often if you wrote in, say, Century Gothic rather than Arial. Schools and businesses could save thousands of dollars with font changes.

Data on the subject from Printer.com, a Dutch company that evaluates printer attributes, persuaded the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to make a switch. Diane Blohowiak, coordinator of information-technology user support, has asked faculty and staff to use Century Gothic for all printed documents. The school also plans to change its e-mail system so it uses Century Gothic.

The school of 6,500 students spends about $100,000 per year on ink and toner cartridges. Although students and staff can change the default font to something more ink-intensive, Blohowiak said the university expects to save $5,000 to $10,000 per year with the font switch.

When Printer.com tested popular fonts for their ink-friendly ways, Century Gothic and Times New Roman topped the list. Calibri, Verdana, Arial and Sans Serif were next, followed by Trebuchet, Tahoma and Franklin Gothic Medium. Century Gothic uses about 30 percent less ink than Arial.

The amount of ink a font drains is mainly driven by the thickness of its lines. A font with “narrow” or “light” in its name is usually better than its “bold” or “black” counterpart, said Thom Brown, an ink researcher at Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s top maker of printers.

Also, serif fonts — those with short horizontal lines at the top and bottom of characters — tend to use thinner lines and thus less ink than a “sans serif” counterpart.

But while using less ink at home can help you buy roughly one fewer printer cartridge each year, it’s not necessarily better for the environment.

That’s because some fonts that use less ink, including Century Gothic, are also wider. A document that’s one page in Arial could extend to a second page if printed in Century Gothic. Blohowiak said her research suggests that ink comprises the main cost of a printout, but the environmental costs of paper are probably higher.

Also, Century Gothic was designed for limited blocks of text such as titles and headlines, not for full documents, said Haley, who describes fonts as his “children.” Despite Printer.com’s research and UW-Green Bay’s experience, Haley said he still recommends Times New Roman or Arial for their readability.

The standard advice for trimming printing expenses still applies: Print in “draft mode,” if you can. Use both sides of a page and do a print preview to make sure you’re not printing pages with useless text such as a copyright line. Using an ink-saving font is just one more technique to consider.

And the greenest way to save on ink is not to print at all.

That’s the philosophy Microsoft Corp. said it uses in deciding which fonts to include in its Outlook and Word applications. The more pleasing a font looks on the screen, the less tempted someone will be to print, said Simon Daniels, a program manager for Microsoft’s typography group.

That’s why the company changed its defaults in Office 2007 from Arial and Times New Roman to Calibri and Cambria, he said.

Via: foxnews.com

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2010/05/want-to-save-money-change-your-font.html/feed 0 What is the Chinese Printing? http://www.genericprinterink.com/2010/04/what-is-the-chinese-printing.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2010/04/what-is-the-chinese-printing.html#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:39:24 +0000 Generic Printer Ink http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=49 In June 2009, Lyra analysts conducted a survey of 1,280 businesses in China from six different industries, including manufacturing, government, services, education, transportation/distribution, and banks/insurance/securities. The findings were described in Lyra’s 2009 China Business Market Demand Study, and this article provides some of the study’s data points.Want more information on the Chinese consumables market? Don’t [...]]]> In June 2009, Lyra analysts conducted a survey of 1,280 businesses in China from six different industries, including manufacturing, government, services, education, transportation/distribution, and banks/insurance/securities. The findings were described in Lyra’s 2009 China Business Market Demand Study, and this article provides some of the study’s data points.Want more information on the Chinese consumables market? Don’t miss Recharger and Lyra’s China Forum: Analyzing Global Imaging Supplies Trends. This full-day frontrunner to ReChina Asia Expo will take place Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Shanghai. Find our more information and register here.

Printer brand preference
HP is the most popular printer brand in China. More than one-half of companies in all six industry categories reported that they own HP printers. Canon and Epson are the second- and third-most popular printer brands, with close to one-half of the companies surveyed claiming to own those brands. Lenovo, Samsung, and Sharp form the second tier of popular brands. More than 20 percent of respondents reported owning these three brands. Other brands that were selected by more than 10 percent of the companies surveyed include Dell (17 percent), Panasonic (17 percent), Toshiba (13 percent), Brother (11 percent), Ricoh (11 percent), and Xerox/Fuji Xerox (11 percent). See Figure 1.The government sector appears to have the strongest preference for the HP brand. Fuji Xerox is among the top six brands in the transportation industry and the top seven brands in the banking and government sectors, though it has a lower standing in other industries and in the total sample. In general, however, brand popularity within each industry follows the same order found in the entire sample.

Technologies used
An overwhelming 84 percent and 81 percent of surveyed companies own inkjet and monochrome laser technologies, respectively. Seventy-three percent report that they have color laser devices in use as well. Companies in the transportation sector use all three technologies the most among all the industries surveyed. Companies in the government sector appear less likely to use inkjet printers and are more likely to use monochrome laser printers, while companies in the service sector do not use monochrome laser technology as much compared with companies in the other industries. Many companies, regardless of industry type, actively use all three technologies.

What are Chinese businesses printing?
Spreadsheets and charts comprise the number one application among Chinese business users. An overwhelming 85 percent of users said they print these documents often or very often. Text documents comprise the second-highest rated application. Almost four out of five business users print text documents frequently. Moving down the scale, brochures (43 percent), e-mails (40 percent), slide presentations (35 percent), Web pages (27 percent), and high-resolution photos (25 percent) are the next most popular printing applications. By industry type, users in the government and education sectors print more text documents than spreadsheets and charts. Users in the transportation, banking, and service industries are more likely to print brochures compared with users in other industries.

Color printing in the office
We asked Chinese office printer users who print in color where they print their color documents. We then offered them a series of responses from which to choose: printing color documents in-house only; a combination of printing color in-house and using an outside print service; or exclusively using an outside print service. Most respondents use an in-house office color device to print color documents. Forty-three percent of respondents said they use this method to produce color pages. Using an office printer or an outside print service is the second most popular method, with 28 percent of respondents citing this choice. Another 14 percent use only an outside print service to print their color documents.About 13 percent of the surveyed companies do not print color documents at all. Ten percent of these companies said they do not print in color because they have no need for it, while 3 percent said they do not have the resources. The education industry is least likely to print color documents in the office compared with other industries. The transportation industry is most likely to use a combination of in-house and outside print services to generate color, but it is least likely to use an outside service alone for that purpose.

Cartridge use
On average, each Chinese company bought 57 black, 24 single-color, and 24 tricolor printer ink cartridges in the 12 months before the survey was conducted. The median figures provide much lower volumes — 15 black, six single-color, and five tricolor cartridges, which means 50 percent of respondent companies purchased more cartridges than the volumes listed above, while 50 percent purchased fewer. The manufacturing and banking industries appear to be heavier users of black ink cartridges. Companies in these sectors purchased 65 and 59 black cartridges, respectively, compared with about 40 in other industries.Fifty-five percent of respondents said that their companies use OEM ink cartridges, while 20 percent said their companies use refill kits and another 20 percent use aftermarket cartridges. The rest were not sure if their company uses OEM or aftermarket supplies. The combined 40 percent of respondents who said that they use aftermarket supplies suggests that aftermarket manufacturers have gained market share in China in the past three years. A 2006 survey that Lyra conducted found that only 15 percent of Chinese companies used aftermarket cartridges.Slightly more than one-half of respondents said that their companies use OEM toner cartridges, while about one-quarter use refill kits or bottled toner, and another one in five companies use aftermarket toner cartridges. Combining the companies that use refill kits with those that use aftermarket cartridges shows that 44 percent of the Chinese companies surveyed use aftermarket toner supplies. This finding is quite similar to the results regarding aftermarket printer ink supplies discussed above, and suggests that aftermarket supplies have penetrated about one-half of Chinese businesses.

Find out more about the Chinese market in Lyra’s China Business Market Demand Study. This study is now available at www.lyra.com. The study is in PowerPoint format and includes 223 slides, more than 60 figures, and comparisons with findings from the 2006 study, which highlights market trends. Call Sandy Tobin at 617-454-2612 for more information about this report

Via: rechargermag.com

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2010/04/what-is-the-chinese-printing.html/feed 0 Generic Ink Cartridges Are One of the Easiest Options http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-one-of-the-easiest-options.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-one-of-the-easiest-options.html#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:24:49 +0000 Generic Printer Ink http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=28 Cutting back on the amount of money that you need to spend for the basics is an important factor when you are trying to make a profit from your business.  This being said, there are still some essential expenditures which you will need to keep up with if you plan on operating at a normal [...]]]> Cutting back on the amount of money that you need to spend for the basics is an important factor when you are trying to make a profit from your business.  This being said, there are still some essential expenditures which you will need to keep up with if you plan on operating at a normal level.  Printing will be one of these areas.  Without a working printer with ink cartridge replacements, you will not be able to produce the documents you need for your records, orders or even advertising and marketing purposes.  There are a few different ways in which you can save on your printing costs, however, and looking into generic printer ink cartridges will be one of them.

Turning to recycled printer ink cartridges could be one option, as they will allow you to either get your old printer ink cartridges refilled, or you could purchase new printer ink cartridges which were fashioned out of old, recycled materials.  You could also look into kits which help you to fill your old printer ink cartridges up yourself, although this can be messy and if you do it wrong, you could end up with a useless printer ink cartridge.  The best option is to look at generic printer ink cartridges, as these will be printer ink cartridges which you can still plug into your printer, but they will be made by independent manufacturers who will not charge you the high costs which are normally associated with the name brand printer ink cartridges.  It’s a quick and easy way to save more money and increase your profits.

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-one-of-the-easiest-options.html/feed 0 How Can You Tell Which Generic Ink Cartridges Are Good Quality? http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/how-can-you-tell-which-generic-ink-cartridges-are-good-quality.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/how-can-you-tell-which-generic-ink-cartridges-are-good-quality.html#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:16:04 +0000 Generic Printer Ink http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=20 Looking to generic printer ink cartridges as a cheaper way of keeping your printer running and functional can be a great method to save on the money you spend.  You will need to be careful, however, for not all generic printer ink cartridges are manufactured to the same quality and as a result, you could [...]]]> Looking to generic printer ink cartridges as a cheaper way of keeping your printer running and functional can be a great method to save on the money you spend.  You will need to be careful, however, for not all generic printer ink cartridges are manufactured to the same quality and as a result, you could end up purchasing a printer ink cartridge which is only going to waste your time and money.  If you want to figure out what the best generic printer ink cartridge is going to be, you will need to do some research into the history, customer satisfaction and attention to quality which each and every individual brand provides.

The Internet is undoubtedly the best place to turn for all of this information.  You will be able to look up the website of every generic printer ink cartridge maker that you find and read up on their history as well as what they have to say about themselves and the care which they put into their work.  For a more accurate feedback on the true quality of the printer ink cartridge, you should you should browse for customer reviews. Customer reviews are a first hand source for ascertaining the quality of any product including generic printer ink cartridges. Putting these two pieces of knowledge together should help you determine which is the not only the cheapest printer ink cartridges but also which one will best suit your requirements.

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/how-can-you-tell-which-generic-ink-cartridges-are-good-quality.html/feed 0 How Much Can Generic Ink Cartridges Save You? http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/how-much-can-generic-ink-cartridges-save-you.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/how-much-can-generic-ink-cartridges-save-you.html#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:13:53 +0000 Generic Printer Ink http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=16 You may be wondering just how much money you will be able to save by purchasing generic printer ink cartridges over their name brand counterparts.  The answer is that it will vary depending on the particular brand which you turn to.  What you do know, however, is that continuing to purchase the original printer ink [...]]]> You may be wondering just how much money you will be able to save by purchasing generic printer ink cartridges over their name brand counterparts.  The answer is that it will vary depending on the particular brand which you turn to.  What you do know, however, is that continuing to purchase the original printer ink cartridges made by the printer manufacturer is getting to be too expensive and you should take steps to find a cheaper alternative.  In many cases, the printer ink cartridge replacement could be equal to 1/3 of the original cost of the printer, making this a very expensive way to keep your printer running.

When you turn to generic printer ink cartridge replacements, however, you should be able to start cutting these costs drastically.  The independent manufacturers who put together generic printer ink cartridge replacements will do so using their own ink and their own methods of manufacturing the printer ink cartridges themselves.  Those cartridges will often be significantly cheaper than the name brand ones, although you may find that the quality is lessened as well.  Typically, the more expensive the printer ink cartridge is, the better it will function within your printer.  You will be able to save on generic printer ink cartridges, however, and still find quality products when you do your research to discover what the best generic models are.

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/how-much-can-generic-ink-cartridges-save-you.html/feed 0 Generic Ink Cartridges are a Cheaper Solution http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-a-cheaper-solution.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-a-cheaper-solution.html#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:10:02 +0000 Generic Printer Ink http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-a-cheaper-solution.html Buying a printer means that you will have the power to start producing documents from your computer yourself.  Whether printing out text or pictures, you can use this to your advantage to make sure that you are being given everything that you need.  The only drawback to having a printer comes in the typically high [...]]]> Buying a printer means that you will have the power to start producing documents from your computer yourself.  Whether printing out text or pictures, you can use this to your advantage to make sure that you are being given everything that you need.  The only drawback to having a printer comes in the typically high costs which are associated with these machines.  While the printer itself may be rather inexpensive, the cost of the printer ink cartridges which run that printer are going to be more than you bargained for.  This is why you should look to other solutions for your printer ink; one of these solutions is to use  generic ink cartridges.

These printer ink cartridges are made by independent manufacturers and they are typically compatible with all kinds of printers including the type of printer that you own.  The quality of the printer ink cartridge itself may be slightly inferior over that of the name brand printer ink cartridge made exclusively for your printer, although if you do your research, you will be able to determine which generic printer ink manufacturers generally offer the best products.  Looking for these cheaper ink cartridges will easily give you the ability to focus more on the work you need to perform and you will not have to worry about spending too much money to keep an operational printer in your home or office.

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/12/generic-ink-cartridges-are-a-cheaper-solution.html/feed 0 Generic Printer Ink: What Is It About http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/11/generic-printer-ink-what-is-it-about.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/11/generic-printer-ink-what-is-it-about.html#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:08:53 +0000 Generic Printer Ink Cartridges http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=7 Some people say that purchasing generic printer ink may either be a hit or a miss. It may be a hit if you get the best print quality and all your expectations are met. When everything works otherwise, then that’s the time you go on the “miss” side of the purchase.

If you want to make [...]]]> Some people say that purchasing generic printer ink may either be a hit or a miss. It may be a hit if you get the best print quality and all your expectations are met. When everything works otherwise, then that’s the time you go on the “miss” side of the purchase.

If you want to make sure that you are always on the hit side, you have to know more about what generic printer cartridges are. This will at least give you an idea on how to make a successful purchase. Below is a list of information on the inkjet cartridges that are created to compete with the expensive branded products out there.

Generic printer ink forms part of discounted ink

Generic printer ink is priced at 33% to 66% cheaper than branded products in the market. This makes it qualified in the list of discount ink cartridges offered through online venues. That is alongside ink refills, remanufactured inks and compatible ink cartridges.

Since it forms part of the discounted ink list, it is best for you to buy them through online venues that offer cheap or discounted ink. There are hundreds if not thousands of venues offering such items. It will then be vital for you to decide on the venue you should transact with.

Generic printer ink cartridges can last long

While there are claims that generic printer ink can only last after a few times of using it – or after you have printed a few pages – the truth is they can last long on your possession. That will actually depend on two factors. The first factor is your choice of a service provider while the second one relies on how you handle your usage of these cheap inkjet cartridges.

If you intend for these printer inks to last long in your possession, you must only buy from reputed service providers. You should also make use of them properly. This means that you should follow tips on how to make generic printer cartridges last longer.

Other facts on generic printer ink

While there are lots of venues offering discount cheap ink cartridges, there are those that do not offer generic printer ink from the site. It is always best to type the words “generic printer ink” on the search engine box so you will be led to online venues that offer one. Sometimes, stock for these discount cartridges can be limited. You are therefore advised to order in advance.

Furthermore, you just cannot buy a generic cartridge for any printer brand. It does not mean that if the ink is generic, it will already be compatible to all types of printers. Better read on the specifics provided by the online provider to know if it matches your printer model or not. Do not neglect this very important matter before you checkout your carts from the site.

While generic printer ink is offered at a lower cost, you should be aware that there are online providers who do not intend to give you your money’s worth. Beware of such types of service providers. Always be cautious and make sure that you get the same printout quality no matter how cheap the price attached to the purchase.

]]> http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/11/generic-printer-ink-what-is-it-about.html/feed 1 Generic Printer Ink: Is it Worth Your Investment http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/11/generic-printer-ink-is-it-worth-your-investment.html http://www.genericprinterink.com/2009/11/generic-printer-ink-is-it-worth-your-investment.html#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:02:13 +0000 Generic Printer Ink Cartridges http://www.genericprinterink.com/?p=3 The battle for printer ink replacement goes on. Printer manufacturers claim that the best replacement for your empty cartridges come from them. Those who produce generic printer ink say that theirs is the best option you can have. These competing companies have their own shares of advantages to tell.

Generic printer ink was actually founded in [...]]]> The battle for printer ink replacement goes on. Printer manufacturers claim that the best replacement for your empty cartridges come from them. Those who produce generic printer ink say that theirs is the best option you can have. These competing companies have their own shares of advantages to tell.

Generic printer ink was actually founded in the desire of other companies to help consumers with their complaints against branded cartridges. Come to think of it, branded printer inks are offered at around 50% to 100% more than their generic versions. If you are under a tight budget, you would definitely go for the latter.
The question is – is a generic printer ink worth it?

If you will be convinced with how printer manufacturers offer their products, you will say that generic printer cartridges will never gain a positive feedback from consumers. But if you will try to compute the cost, your purchase of a branded printer ink is already equivalent to two or even three generic versions. While this is so, others will still question the quality behind buying generic printer cartridges.

These are usual scenarios when you buy a generic printer ink. They produce lesser quality printouts than those of branded ones. The longevity of the printout is also being questioned. At times, generic versions produce smeared images after printout. Add to that the fact that the ink often clogs the nozzle. But all these problems arise when you have not chosen the right service provider to deal with.

How to choose your generic printer ink provider

Getting the return on your investment on a generic printer ink depends on where you ordered the ink. There are online venues that do offer the same quality provided by the more expensive brands. With the overwhelming choices for discount ink cartridges though, picking the right service provider would rather be difficult than easy.

What you should do is gather reviews about the generic printer ink provider. This is better rather than choosing the first name that appears on the screen after you typed “generic printer cartridge” or “discount ink cartridges” on the search engine box. The reviews will serve as your keys to know about the reputation of the company.

It is also best if you look at how many satisfied customers vouched for the credibility of the company. Go for those that have hundreds of thousands who return to transact with the online site. Five to ten positive reviews will not be sufficient for you to choose the generic printer ink service provider.

You must also check on the page yields promised by the company for the printer ink you ordered from them. The page yield is reflected after you have chosen the ink you order from the company. If in case the company promises 350 page yields but you only had 150 for the printer ink you have ordered from them, then it would not be good to do business with them again.

Above all, you should only buy generic printer ink from an online provider who is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. If it has the BBB seal then you are safe with your transaction. The BBB will help you address concerns should problems arise after you have bought ink cartridges from any online service provider.

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