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What a head scratcher — your desktop printer is printing blank pages! Whether it’s a last-minute work document or a school assignment, blank prints are one of the most frustrating printer problems you can run into. But here’s the good news. In most cases, the cause is surprisingly simple and easy to fix.  Below, we have broken down some of the most common reasons office printers may produce blank pages, along with practical steps to help you get your printer back to doing …

In a world where so many of us are constantly juggling emails, to-do lists, deadlines, and documents, even small organisational upgrades can have a massive impact on our day-to-day lives. If you are finding yourself more frustrated and thrown off balance at work, then you might benefit from a reorganisational desk overhaul!  Whether you’re working from home, managing a buzzing office, or balancing creative projects in your free time, your workspace plays a major role in how efficientl …

If your prints keep coming out smeared, streaky, or wet to the touch, then you are not alone. Ink smudging is one of the most common frustrations faced by both home and office printer users, and it can affect any type of printer, whether it’s an inkjet, laser, or sublimation printer.  The good news is that most smudging has clear causes and straightforward fixes. Before you replace your printer or waste even more paper, it is worth understanding what may actually be causing the proble …

Sublimation vs. Inkjet: Which Printer Is Best For Artists? Artists today have more printing options than ever before, but choosing the right technology can impact everything, from colour gradience and detail accuracy to product durability and shelf life. Sublimation and inkjet printers each offer distinct advantages to creative professionals, along with particular disadvantages that they ought to take into consideration. Whether you’re an artist focused on fine-art reproductions, textile d …

It seems more and more we hear about major data breaches in this country. Australian businesses and professionals everywhere face an increasing risk of sensitive data being exposed to the wrong parties, and the use of printers has the potential to be part of that problem. Even major manufacturing players like those in the mining industry seem ill-equipped to detect cyber data hacks, so one can only imagine how at risk smaller Aussie businesses are.  As printers become smarter and more conne …