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When it comes to printing your professional and personal materials, there’s more to consider beyond what size and stock. The type of ink you use can significantly impact your output. From highlighting the wrong elements to missing the mark when it comes to delivering the right impact, choosing wisely; is wise. In this short guide, we're taking a look at pigment ink vs dye ink and uncovering key factors that may influence your decision. Read on become to become an expert within just a few mi …

There are around 1.5 billion printer cartridges sold each year around the world. As such, the social responsibility of ensuring these do not end up in landfill is real. Unfortunately, 70% (1 billion) of these cartridges are not ethically recycled. With composting times of anywhere between 400 to 1000 years, printer cartridges are not exactly mother nature's best friend. While this is definitely not good for the environment, nearly every aspect of your printer cartridges can be recycled into …

At CartridgesDirect, we are often asked to compare inkjet vs laser printers to assist customers in making better purchasing decisions. With many factors to consider when choosing the right printer, deciding between inkjet and laser printers is the perfect place to start. Scroll down to read our comprehensive comparison guide on laser vs inkjet printers. Once you're done, you can be confident in knowing that you will make the right decision, the first time around. Inkjet vs laser printers s …

It’s no secret that CartridgesDirect and all Original Printer Cartridge manufacturers have long been promoting the responsible disposal of empty printer cartridges. Not only is recycling these printer cartridges protecting our planet but it also allows others to reuse the precious metals and minerals for other purposes which in turn preserves virgin materials. If you want to gain a greater understanding of what happens to recycled cartridges or arm yourself with the right information to motiv …

It’s not an unreasonable desire to want to find the best printer on the market that takes the cheapest ink cartridges, especially now that more of us are working from home and don’t have access to the commercial printers that are available at the office. If you are tasked with setting up your home office and want the best printer and ink cartridge option without spending too much, our CartridgesDirect team has compiled a list of combinations for you to explore and shop through the website. …