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From the very worst in printing technology to awe-inspiring innovation, CartridgesDirect has seen almost all there is to see throughout our 15-year history. Most recently, our experts have been heavily testing a wide range of continuous ink tank printers to bring to you our curated list of the best ink tank printers available within Australia. As businesses strive towards cutting unnecessary expenses, switching to a continuous ink printer could prove to be your silent savings bond. With huge red …

An Ethical Solution To Compatible Ink From CartridgesDirectAt CartridgesDirect, we have not been quiet about our thoughts and environmental concerns surrounding generic ink cartridges. In fact, back in 2017, we wrote an article on genuine vs compatible ink cartridges that completely slammed the notion. In the majority, counterfeit ink cartridges are made unethically and discarded the same way; failing to observe the correct recycling standards for a number of reasons. Of course, there are some c …

First things first, there is no such ink that can be classified as 'waterproof printer ink'. However, there are options for 'water-resistant printer ink' which serve the purpose of mitigating water damage to your documents or printed photography. When it comes to printing, sometimes you have important documents or photos that you want a high-quality finish. Smearing or smudging that results from wet inks or non-water resistant inks can be frustrating; especially when you do not realise smudgi …

Owning a printer is essential for almost all professions. However, there is an enormous difference in quality and price that needs to be considered before purchasing. When choosing a new printer, for many consumers, there comes a time to decide whether the investment of new ink or a new printer is the more cost-effective option. While high-quality ink can be expensive, it does not mean you throw your printer away every time your ink runs out. It is alarming how many printers are thrown into …

Continuous ink printers, or refillable ink tank printers as they are also known, started as a risky venture as aftermarket comparables. However, in 2010, Epson started to invest time into this space and introduced a proprietary model of genuine continuous ink printers that turned a lot of heads. Next up, HP quickly back this concept with the HP Smart Tank Plus Series of printers and MFPs. Soon after, Brother and Canon also introduced their own continuous ink printers and today we have a wide …