About the Care and Maintenance of Your Printer

Information, articles and "How To" video instructions about printers.

What are the Differences between Inkjet Printers and Laser Printers?

First, let’s look at the media used to place text and images on paper. Both Ink and Toner, for the most part, use heat to transfer and create a more permanent bond between paper and media. Inkjets mostly use an ink reservoir with a heating element with a tiny metal plate or Read more

The Difference Between Compatible and Remanufactured Toner Cartridges

Often confused or used interchangeably, remanufactured and compatible printer cartridges are actually two very different products.A remanufactured toner or inkjet cartridge is made from a combination of new and recycled parts from a previously used toner cartridge that was Read more

How a Color Laser Printer Works

This is an interesting video that clearly explains the workings of an HP Color Laserjet cp2025 printer to create vivid color prints. Read more

Is the HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 series right for your business?

If you are looking for a fast, reliable, and heavy duty printer for your busy or expanding office, the HP Laserjet Enterprise 600 series might be the perfect solution. This printer could be a good replacement for the now decade old HP 4200 and 4250 laser printers. The Read more

Maintaining and Optimizing Your Inkjet Printer

With their attractive price tag, inkjet printers are becoming increasingly the more popular choice among consumers. Often purchased for occasional home or small office use, these printers can be perfect for getting vibrant colorful prints on a smaller scale. Whether you use Read more

How Do I Know When to Replace a Drum Unit?

Many printers today (especially Brother and Dell printers) have a two-piece cartridge system consisting of a toner and a drum. Even though the unit has a one-piece appearance, there are two pieces that can be separated. The drum unit is the plastic "tray" with a shiny Read more

10 Easy Steps to Avoid Paper Jams

We’ve all suffered through the frustration and inconvenience of a paper jam, often happening at the most inopportune time. By carefully selecting your printing materials and loading them properly, you can avoid most paper jams. Improve paper feeding and avoid jams by Read more

Top 10 Best-Selling Laser Multifunction Printers Of 2014

Printers are a growth industry. According to NPD Group, a Port Washington, N.Y.-based market research firm which provides data from leading technology distributors, the average selling price for a laser multi-function printer (MFP) in 2014 was $657.15. That's a 5.4 percent Read more