Did you know How Printer ink is made?
Today’s printer ink is made of what is called carbon black, a pigment which is actually similar to the soot that was used in ancient times. The composition also includes a binder, a solvent, and a plethora of additives, such as chelating and drying agents. Ink recipes vary a bit depending on the company that […]
What if your Ink or Toner Cartridge is not recognized?
Its not that unusual when you insert your new ink or Toner and the Printer will give you a message saying that the Ink or Toner is not recognized. “DRAMA” Murphy’s Law will state that this will happen at the precise moment when you just really don’t need it…. This can happen with most of […]
Ink Cartridges – “Did you know’?
I ‘ve seen articles that say Ink is as expensive as liquid gold, well that’s not quite true but it is expensive, so its good to know a few about the cartridges. Always know about the options, for example many inkjet Printers will have a Genuine Ink and a Compatible Ink cartridge available for the […]
Genuine or Compatible Ink?
I’m asked this question often “Is there any difference between Compatible & Genuine”? I also get asked all the time “do your compatibles work”? This pisses me right off. The answer is that the Genuine Inks are made specifically for the printer to the highest possible specifications and work extremely well. HOWEVER, Do I always buy […]
Install a Brother TN2250 Toner and DR-2225 Drum Replacement
Install a Brother TN2250 Toner and DR-2225 Drum Replacement {1} Open the front panel of your Printer and take out the DR-2225 drum from the printer. {2} Press the green tab in the DR-2225 drum to release the Brother TN2250 toner from the Drum. {3} Install the new Genuine or Compatible TN2250 toner cartridge. Once you […]
Keep Your Ink Cartridge Healthy
Keep Your Ink Cartridge Healthy (and How HP Prevents Printer Ink Drying) I’ve been reading about an interesting university study on an inkjet system using silicone to prevent printer ink drying that draws its inspiration from the human eye. Being a true ink geek myself, I enjoy hearing about new ideas and I find the […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Toner
There’s a lot that goes on between clicking “print” and holding your high-quality printed page. Today, one of the HP Supplies Guys, takes us under the hood of the LaserJet printer to teach us more about the tech behind toner. Providing the best LaserJet printing devices and toners in the world is no small task. […]