Category: Office Equipment

What Is an Impact Printer?

We spend a lot of time talking about inkjet and laser printers. We even share a good bit of information about 3D printers. There’s one type of printer that doesn’t get a whole lot of attention anymore, though: the impact printer. An impact printer is, as the name suggests, a type of printer that creates text on paper using impact. It works by striking a plastic or metal head against an ink ribbon. When the ink ribbon contacts the paper, it leaves behind the appropriate character, symbol, dot or line. Some of the most common types of impact printers include dot matrix, ball printers and daisy-wheel printers. While they are still used in some situations, impact printers have largely fallen out of use in favor of non-impact machines. Continue reading “What Is an Impact Printer?”

A Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing Magnetic Ink

There are a lot of different types of ink on the market. From your standard black and tri-color inkjet cartridges to cartridges filled with special types of ink that are used in specific applications, there are many more ink types than many people realize. One special type is known as magnetic ink. This ink, which is readable by both humans and specialized equipment, is widely used in the financial industry to improve speed and accuracy in the business world. If you are shopping for magnetic ink, there are a few things to keep in mind. Keep reading to check out our buyer’s guide to purchasing magnetic ink. Continue reading “A Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing Magnetic Ink”

Laser or Inkjet? Tips on Choosing the Best Printer for Your Home Office

You need to invest in a new printer for your home office, and you are stuck at a crossroads: Should you buy an inkjet printer or a laser printer? While both have their merits and drawbacks, each is more suitable for certain applications than others. Determining which one best meets your home office needs can be difficult simply because there are so many factors to take into consideration.   Continue reading “Laser or Inkjet? Tips on Choosing the Best Printer for Your Home Office”

Product Spotlight: Why We Love HP Ink

When you are in the market for a new printer, the choices can seem overwhelming. There are several well-known brands — all of which have loyal fan bases. Whether you are shopping for a printer for home use or one for an office, you’ll have to choose between heavy hitters like HP, Epson, Canon and Brother. Continue reading “Product Spotlight: Why We Love HP Ink”

Why We Love Canon PIXMA Printers

Choosing the right printer isn’t always easy. There are countless brands and models on the market and determining which one best suits your needs is an overwhelming task. The Canon brand has been trusted for decades, and for good reason. Canon products are well-known for combining exceptional quality with affordable pricing, and they are popular both on consumer and commercial levels. Continue reading “Why We Love Canon PIXMA Printers”

Printing 101: The Difference Between Toner and Inkjet Cartridges

Modern technology has made turning digital files into tangible documents very easy. Printers are more affordable than ever before but choosing the right one isn’t always easy. In addition to paying attention to the upfront cost, you also need to factor in the cost of consumables. Modern printers use one of two types of consumable material–toner and inkjet cartridges. Ink is the liquid that is used in inkjet printers while toner is a powdered material that is used in laser printers. Continue reading “Printing 101: The Difference Between Toner and Inkjet Cartridges”

The Best (and Worst) Photoshop Fails in the Media to Date

Many people can master the art of Photoshop, and this kind of skill is relied on heavily for photos, posters, movies and more. As technology gets smarter, this kind of photo-editing tool only gets easier to use and even more capable of completely altering what a camera has captured. Continue reading “The Best (and Worst) Photoshop Fails in the Media to Date”