Even if the cartridge appears to be out of ink...check it. First, give it a little shake. Yes, believe it or not, a gentle shake can more evenly redistribute the ink in the cartridge, providing a longer life. Second, check for clogs. Run a moist cloth along the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Check the cartridge before throwing it out
Printers & Accessories
Optimize your printer settings to use less ink & paper
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
Save ink by avoiding bold fonts
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
Have different printers for different needs
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
Store ink cartridges properly
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