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Love them or hate them, personal printers can undoubtedly have a reputation for sometimes being a touch temperamental. Chances are that most of us have our very own frustrating tales of trying to get a stubborn printer to do what it does best. Thankfully, most modern printer manufacturers take troubleshooting into consideration both in the design and development of their printer models as well as in the creation of companion mobile apps. There are a selection of printer diagnostic tests that you …

With sustainability becoming an evergreen concern for virtually all modern industries, there have been growing calls for printer manufacturers, retailers like us, and even printer consumers to produce and consume sustainably by following the values of a circular economy. Although we like to consider ourselves champions of our own circular economy here at CartridgesDirect by offering printer cartridge recycling amongst other eco-friendly schemes, there’s no denying that there are still man …

When it comes to buying a new printer, wondering where to purchase replacement ink cartridges used to be a strong consideration. In fact, sourcing replacement cartridges for a good price used to be such an arduous task that cartridge availability would generally dictate what kind of printer you would end up purchasing. Thankfully, printer owners have been able to rest easy on this front with the help of CartridgesDirect, and other reputable online vendors. However, the new question to ask i …

Finding the perfect printer starts with choosing the best printer brand. Commonly misconceived to be an industry that is dying out, print is evolving to meet modern-day demands and the advancements with printing technology are seriously impressive. Naturally, the brands behind this common goal of modernisation are typically the best printer brands in the market. Despite specialising across different types of print, these 6 printer brands have proven to be the best and most reliable manufact …

Mac users often find themselves in their own world with regard to technology. After all, Apple compatibility tends to be a fickle thing, especially when it comes to using third-party connected devices. So, it stands to reason that you might be on the hunt for the best printers for Mac users. I mean, we had to search for them too! Sadly, Apple hasn't had a hand at making their own printers yet, so Apple Mac and iPhone users alike need to do a little extra research to ensure that the home and offi …