Electronics & Computers

Default settings on printers are not set up to save you money. Rather than going through all that ink and paper (and dollars), change a few of the settings. To save money on ink: change the print quality to "draft" and the color setting to "print in grayscale" (or black and … [Read more...] about Optimize your printer settings to use less ink & paper

Thin and non-bolded fonts require less ink to print. By sticking to these standard fonts--and avoiding bold and thick fonts--you'll use less ink and prolong your ink cartridge's life. Standard fonts like Arial and Courier are good standbys.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Save ink by avoiding bold fonts

If you print a lot of photos and a lot of standard documents, get two different printers. This allows you to print photos from the higher-end color printer and the more run-of-the-mill documents from a more economical black and white printer.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Have different printers for different needs

Keep un-used ink cartridges in their original packaging and in a cool, dry place. This will prolong their life, usually up to a couple of years depending on the brand.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Store ink cartridges properly

Before buying a printer, find out the price of ink cartridges and how many pages a cartridge will print. While the printer is a one-time purchase, you'll be buying ink for years to come. The American Consumer Institute found that the cost of printer ink can be 10 times the cost … [Read more...] about Beware of the cost per page before you buy a printer