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All paper is not created equal. Even a preschooler can tell you that. There’s paper for finger-painting, and paper for drawing on and paper for crayons and paper for writing. Printer paper is specifically designed and manufactured to give a crisp, sharp print when used with an ink jet printer.

When I worked as an office manager, we generally ordered reams of lower cost copy paper to use for every day documents and copying. But the process that’s used to print from a copier is completely different from the one that an ink jet printer uses. Documents printed by an ink jet printer on copy paper rather than on printer paper will not be as crisp or clear as if the appropriate printer paper had been used.

The reason? Copiers use what’s called a ‘dry print’ process. The ‘ink’ used in copiers is actually a magnetically charged dry powder that is fused to the paper by passing it through heated rollers. Because it’s dry, the ‘ink’ isn’t absorbed by the paper. Ink jet printers, on the other hand, use ‘wet’ ink – real liquid – that is sprayed in minute drops on the printer paper.

Ink jet printer paper has a light coating on the surface of the paper to prevent the ink from being absorbed and spread by capillary action. Since copier ink is dry, copier paper has no need for the coating. When you print on printer paper, the ink soaks in, causing a slight reduction in the crispness of the print as the ink ‘bleeds’ a little.

Printer paper is also available in many different weights and brightness’s. White printer paper isn’t just white printer paper. The brightness of the white is defined in a ‘brightness’ rating – the higher the brightness rating, the whiter the paper. Standard copy paper is generally 84 brightness – it may look white, but it’s not quite as white as standard printer paper, which is commonly 90 or 92 brightness.

The difference is clear if you compare a sheet of copy paper and a sheet of printer paper – each printed on the same ink jet printer. The copy on printer paper will be sharper, cleaner and more professional looking.

The weight of printer paper is measured in ‘sheets per pound’. The fewer sheets per pound, the heavier the paper weight. A 24 pound paper is a good weight for most office uses.

You can also purchase printer paper for a wide variety of uses in many colors and weights. Specialty printer papers can be used to print labels, fabric transfers, stickers and cards. For the best, most professional results, order paper that is best suited for its intended use.

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Toner is a vital component of any laser printer and choosing the correct toner cartridge will provide the clearest and sharpest results for your printer. Toner cartridges are expensive but by shopping online you can reduce costs by up to 80%.

Why spend the time shopping for toner and toner cartridges when you can do it all on the internet. We attempt to provide you with the best deals on toner cartridges for all major brands including HP, Epson, Lexmark and Canon.

And there is no need to worry about destroying the environment by throwing out those empty toner cartridges – most companies now provide a system of recycling. Lexmark, for instance, provide a free service to enable returns of toner cartridges and HP have even been awarded for their recycling efforts. Just refer to their relevant web sites for further details.

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If you have run out of HP printer ink then the best place to buy is online. You can benefit by getting some of the best deals and the time you will save shopping online compared to the traditional method will astound you. However, buying online can be confusing. The range of products is enormous and knowing whether you are buying your HP printer ink from a reputable merchant can be daunting.

You will be presented with a great number of choices when purchasing your HP printer ink online. Should you buy compatible printer ink cartridges, OEM cartridges or remanufactured cartridges or would a Refill Kit be a better choice? To help with your decision, check out our guide to understanding the difference between an OEM cartridge and a remanufactured cartridge.

Buying your HP printer ink online has great advantages. The competition is huge so the prices remain low providing you with great savings. Most merchants will even include free shipping and with the time you save by having your HP printer ink delivered to your door you will have benefited in every respect.

When deciding which merchant to choose from when purchasing your HP printer ink, let us do the work for you. We have found what we consider to be the best deals from the most reputable merchants. Rather than limit the option to only one merchant we have provided you with a choice to allow you to do a little shopping of your own.

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Are you considering buying your next ink jet cartridge online? Not sure whether to buy an OEM or remanufactured ink jet cartridge? Well look no further. This little guide will give you the information you need to help you make an informed decision.

Firstly, some of you might be asking what an OEM ink jet cartridge is exactly. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. This is a printer ink cartridge that has been produced by the original manufacturer of your printer.

Obviously what this means is that if you have purchased an OEM ink jet cartridge, you have purchased the exact printer ink for your printer. This is the printer ink the manufacturer of your printer will often stipulate you should use for best quality printing and using any other will not only cause bad quality prints but will also void your warranty.

But is this correct? In a word, NO! Using an OEM ink jet cartridge will create the best quality printing for your printer but so too can compatible or remanufactured cartridges. Assuming you buy from a reputable merchant who sells quality products you can get the same quality as an OEM cartridge.

As for voiding the warranty by using a non OEM ink jet cartridge, this is no longer the case. Legislation known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act was introduced which basically states that you can use third party products.

And the biggest bonus of all is that remanufactured or compatible cartridges are cheaper than OEM ink jet cartridges so you can make huge savings.

How do I recycle my inkjet printer cartridges?
This depends on the brand of ink cartridge. Check out the website of the manufacturer of your printer. Each company has different recycling methods. Make sure you select the country you reside in as each country also has different methods of recycling inkjet printer cartridges.

Can I refill my inkjet printer cartridges?
You certainly can and it can save you money. Check out our refill kits homepage for tips and hints for refilling ink cartridges.

What is the difference between OEM inkjet printer cartridges and compatible cartridges?
An OEM cartridge is the original manufacturer’s cartridge. A compatible printer ink cartridge is a generic brand that is manufactured by a company other than the original manufacturer of your printer.

Are OEM cartridges better than compatible cartridges?
That depends on who you ask. If you ask the original manufacturer of your computer, they will say that theirs is the best. If you ask a company that manufacturer’s compatible inkjet printer cartridges then they will say that theirs is the best. Most people find that they cannot tell the difference between a compatible inkjet cartridges and the original. And compatible cartridges are cheaper!

Will using compatible inkjet printer cartridges void my printer warranty?
In the US legislation has been passed which allows the use of third party products – this is known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act. This means that you can use compatible cartridges without voiding your warranty.

How can I avoid problems when installing my inkjet printer cartridges?
Problems with printing can occur if you store your inkjet cartridge the wrong way or install it incorrectly.

Check out our Hints and Tips for Installing your Ink Cartridge for more detailed info.

Not all print cartridges are the same. Inkjet print cartridges and laser toner cartridges differ quite substantially both in price and quality. If you are contemplating whether to purchase an inkjet printer or a laser printer, the information on print cartridges in this article may help you.

The first most obvious difference between inkjet print cartridges and laser toner cartridges is that inkjet cartridges are used in inkjet printers and laser toner cartridges are used in laser printers.

Inkjet print cartridges use a liquid ink which can smudge. Printer companies are striving to improve on this; however it is the laser printer that wins hands down. Laser toner cartridges contain a powdered ink. This generally means that your prints will be smudge free.

Another major difference is the cost of the print cartridges. Although it may appear that laser toner cartridges are quite expensive they are actually cheaper in the long run when you consider the cost per page. Laser toner printers are generally cheaper with lower printing cost per page.

If deciding whether to purchase a laser printer or inkjet printer then consider the information relating to print cartridges discussed above but also take into account the following:

• the price difference between an inkjet printer and a laser printer
• whether you are going to be printing primarily in black & white or in colour – laser colour printers are still more expensive than inkjet printers
• the volume of prints and the speed you need them printed – laser printers generally print faster than inkjet printers