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  Inkjet printers have had an interesting developmental arc over the past few decades in particular. As printers that are defined by their use of liquid inks over toners that use powdered inks, inkjets have been known for producing vibrant documents with great colour and depth accuracy over their laser printer counterparts. However, inkjets have not always been as reliable as they are now, primarily due to a lack of developments in printer hardware and production. Earlier inkjet models lack …

  The 21st century is the age of information and seeking alternatives to harsh chemicals. Although, when it comes to printer ink and other essential items such as cleaning products, specially-formulated ingredients are essential to the process. Knowing that metal, minerals and dye go into the making of printer cartridges a common question that is asked - is printer ink toxic? Further to this, many people also ask does printer ink harm your skin in the event of a spill or a smudge? At Cartri …

  No matter what industry, security is key. There is no doubt that at some level you have placed security measures protect your business from outside threats. This is particularly true of industries that deal with sensitive or confidential information. From your network to your server, security measures protect your data and HP Security Printing is one of these examples. That said, many companies forget how to print securely and assume that printers are not on the vulnerability list. This i …

When you think of innovation, the printing industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, that doesn’t mean that behind the scenes experts are not cultivating new ways to improve your printing.  When it comes to the many different types of printers, there is a huge range of models and types for you to choose from. From simple home inkjet printers to enterprise-grade laser printers, choosing the right printer for your business or family can be a challenge. We are …

Some printer users buy printers for creative projects, whereas others are looking for office printers specifically to print large amounts of documents for professional purposes. Depending on which camp you fall into, it’s likely that the difference between colour printers and monochrome laser printers is actually a pretty key consideration when it comes to printer shopping.  At CartridgesDirect, our team is frequently asked about the speed, modalities and output of all the printers w …