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Buy a new machine just for the toner
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Use free office software
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Print to a PDF file for paper-free recordkeeping
Free programs like Pdf995 allow you to create PDF files from your documents. If you already have an advanced program like Adobe Acrobat you have this capability too. For files that you want to keep as records, but for which you don't necessarily need paper copies, try printing to … [Read more...] about Print to a PDF file for paper-free recordkeeping
Get cheaper starter business cards online
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