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All of us are guilty of printing single-sided sheets for documents that have a short lifespan. Think about those assignments, those company reports or those files that you’ve printed at home or at an office, which you end up using once and then throw it away. Paper waste is a huge issue, typically accounting for up to 25% of the waste in landfill sites. To cut down on paper waste, better habits or technology need to be used. Printing has come a long way in the features we expect each unit t …

If you own a laser printer, you may be wondering what a waste toner bottle is and why it is important. At CartridgesDirect, we get this question a lot! Or, more specifically, what’s the difference between laser printers that have waste toner bottles and those that do not? In today’s blog, we’ll break down exactly what a waste toner bottle is and how you can look after your laser printer to improve printing quality. Keep reading to find out all there is to know about waste toner bottles!What 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 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. In today’s blog, we a …

In the world of technology, so many items can be out of date as soon as they are purchased. It's possibly the most frustrating thing in the world to fall in love with your new gadget only to wake up the next day and realise there is a new and improved model. Not only does the next model include new processes which force some users to always change equipment just so they can keep up with their competition, but the performance of your current model is also redundant once a new version arrives. …

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 is …