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

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

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

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

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